Adultery: Finding Joy in the Aftermath

Description

Adultery: Finding Joy in the Aftermath is the third book in the Healing Hands – When God “Writes” the Wrong series by Drs. Douglass. Few experiences cut as deeply as betrayal in marriage. Infidelity shatters trust, devastates families, and ripples through entire communities. Yet even in this valley of pain, there is hope.

Drawing from more than forty years of pastoral counseling, biblical exegesis, and lived testimony, the authors examine the anatomy of adultery—its emotional, spiritual, and social consequences—and chart a path toward restoration. Each chapter weaves together theology, humanistic insights, and practical tools for healing, showing readers that joy is not lost forever but can be rediscovered in God’s presence.

This book speaks to all “affectants” of adultery:

• The betrayed (PA), who carry the deep wounds of broken trust.

• The perpetrator (PBA), who must confront culpability and seek repentance.

• The secondary affectants (SA)—children, family, and community—who often bear unseen scars.

From biblical case studies like David and Bathsheba to modern-day stories of brokenness and renewal, Adultery: Finding Joy in the Aftermath offers compassionate wisdom for both believers and non-believers. Whether you are walking through the storm of infidelity yourself or supporting someone you love, this book affirms that betrayal does not have the final word. With God’s grace—and with intentional steps of healing—wholeness and joy are still possible.