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TORRANCE, Calif., May 21, 2013 /Christian Newswire/ -- "My name is Michelle Borquez. I am an evangelist's kid. I am a ministry leader in my church. I am the national spokesperson for Beth Moore's "Loving Well" television special and for GLO Bible... And I am a survivor of divorce...
"Divorce wasn't my choice. But, it happened. It was devastating. And I needed healing. I needed help navigating through the anxiety, the doubt, the daily heartache and the fear that life was over.”
Michelle Borquez's story is like so many women right now who feel alone, abandoned and without hope. And even though Christians honor and uphold marriage, the divorce rate – even for those who are active in their church -- is high. Experts disagree on the exact figure, but many estimate that between 38% to 50% of divorces each year involve Christians.
The despair and pain women experience during a difficult divorce are almost unimaginable. For many, their hopes and dreams lie shattered on the floor. Their loneliness and sadness are overwhelming. And for those who have children, fears about their future haunt them.
That's why Michelle Borquez created Live Again, a DVD-based recovery series just for women. The series includes eight 30-minute sessions on the topics Christian women truly need: accepting reality, loneliness, forgiveness, sex and dating, respect, wholeness, and more.
"No matter how much pain and loneliness you feel right now, these videos will help you live again and find hope," says Michelle Borquez, the creator and host of Live Again.
Without a roadmap to healing, many women find themselves going down the wrong path and having to do U-turns to get back on track. They end up in bad relationships, depression, and fear. Some feel that God can never forgive them. They think their lives are over and they have a black cloud over their heads. They worry about themselves and their children.
"Live Again is exactly what churches need to reach out to women who've been devastated by divorce. It's a Christ-centered women's recovery program that helps them heal and draw closer to the Lord." P astor Roger Ball, First Baptist Church, Tempe, AZ
Live Again: Wholeness After Divorce helps women find hope and a future. In each of the 8 sessions, Michelle interviews a woman who tells her story. It is encouraging to watch these women share deeply from their hearts, not only about the sadness and the grieving process, but how they found joy and strength. Michelle also interviews an expert or licensed counselor in each session who gives practical advice on how to heal.
Women can watch Live Again in their own homes. Or, they can find a friend or mentor and do it together. After each interview there are journaling and discussion questions, and there's even a Live Again online group they can join to talk with other women who have experienced the same things they have.
"This is exactly what Christian women need when they've gone through the tragedy of divorce," says Bethany Crocker, a women's ministry leader. "They need to know they are not alone. And God can and will use them again. They worry that they’ve already missed Plan A and Plan B, but the Lord promises to weave the tragedy into something that’s better than they ever hoped. The Live Again DVD is the only divorce recovery program I've ever seen made just for Christian women. It's flexible. I can lend the DVD, or invite a woman over to my house, or start a group at church."
The 8-session complete kit for Live Again: Wholeness After Divorce (ISBN 9781596366336) is available wherever good Christian books are sold, including LifeWay Stores, Family Christian Stores, Berean Stores, Mardel, Christian Book Distributors, and Amazon.com. Or buy directly from Aspire Press at www.LiveAgainDVD.com. It has a 100% money-back guarantee.
Live Again: Wholeness After Divorce DVD is published by Aspire Press, an imprint of Rose Publishing, one of the top Christian publishers for Bible study and Bible reference products, and a supplier member of Christian Booksellers Association and the Evangelical Christian Publishers Association. Rose Publishing was named "Supplier of the Year" in 2011 by Christian Retailing magazine.
Interviews with host, Michelle Borquez:
Publicity Contact: Katelyn Curran, Katelyn@rose-publishing.com
Church and Pastor Intro Videos:
Video promo (2 min.) www.youtube.com/watch?v=vyV-LptIaTg
Sampler Video (5 min.) www.youtube.com/watch?v=OVmtV8YrB5E
Women's Intro Videos:
Video promo (2 min.) www.youtube.com/watch?v=1S27dkhlUko
Christian Bookstore Intro Video:
Looping sampler video to view and download (15 min.)
www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZqTUUdVvgrE
Online groups:
Encouragement by email (for women and leaders) - Sign up at liveagaindvd.com/inspirations
Live Again discussion group for women - subscribe by sending email to LiveAgain-subscribe@yahoogroups.com
Live Again Leader discussion for mentors and leaders - subscribe by sending email to LiveAgainLeaders-subscribe@yahoogroups.com
