While this is not necessarily a blanket endorsement (as I have not read it all and disagree with some stuff), I think SHRINK4MEN is an excellent resource in general for faithful spouses. It is focused on helping men deal with abusive female partners. However, I think the advice is broad enough to help female readers … Continue reading “Feature Resource: SHRINK4MEN”
Category: Encouragement
Pastor to Faithful Spouse
It is no longer a matter of speculation: Your spouse has admitted to cheating. Besides you have the evidence of this awful truth going back months–or even years–in your hands. The world has stopped, and you are in shock. You think, “This sort of thing happens to other people. Not us!” How might a pastor help … Continue reading “Pastor to Faithful Spouse”
Divorce Minister Milestone: Quarter MILLION Views!
Blessed be God, even the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of mercies, and the God of all comfort; Who comforteth us in all our tribulation, that we may be able to comfort them which are in any trouble, by the comfort wherewith we ourselves are comforted of God. -2 Corinthians 1:3-4, KJV 225,000 … Continue reading “Divorce Minister Milestone: Quarter MILLION Views!”
God loves adultery victims, too!
“Jesus is “‘the stone you builders rejected, which has become the cornerstone.’” -Acts 4:11, NIV God loves thieves. True. God loves rapists. True. God loves adulterers and adulteresses. True. But does God love their victims? Does God love the robbed? Does God love the raped? Does God love adultery victims? I know God does. He identifies as one … Continue reading “God loves adultery victims, too!”
Another Life…
See, I am doing a new thing! Now it springs up; do you not perceive it? I am making a way in the wilderness and streams in the wasteland. -Isaiah 43:19, NIV Four years ago yesterday, I started my journey into professional chaplaincy. It was the first day of my Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE) experience. … Continue reading “Another Life…”
Yes, it happened. Yes, you didn’t deserve it.
Marriage should be honored by all, and the marriage bed kept pure, for God will judge the adulterer and all the sexually immoral. -Hebrews 13:4, NIV “Yes, it happened. She cheated on you. And yes, you didn’t deserve it. It’s not your fault.” You really want to help a faithful spouse. These are the sort … Continue reading “Yes, it happened. Yes, you didn’t deserve it.”
I speak as an evangelical chaplain.
I am an evangelical, ordained minister and professional chaplain. This website tackles infidelity from those lenses. I maintain that the Bible has plenty to say on the topics of adultery, abandonment, and divorce to correct what currently is out there for faithful spouses. In launching this blog, I am attempting to provide healing words to … Continue reading “I speak as an evangelical chaplain.”
Real Talk: When It Hurts SO MUCH!
***Important Disclaimer: Please seek appropriate mental health help if you are experiencing thoughts of suicide and especially if you have a plan to take your life! Divorce Minister is not a mental health provider and therefore not a substitute for direct and professional help for mental health needs. DM is a pastor, not a therapist.*** It was … Continue reading “Real Talk: When It Hurts SO MUCH!”
The lies cheaters spew…
Today was a celebration day. My favorite Munchkin turned five years old today. And we had deep dish pizza. You know the kind with fresh Italian-style sausage and cheese so thick you need a steak knife to cut it. Daddy’s love language. And Munchkin’s favorite…at least, for a day. You know kids. Then she decided … Continue reading “The lies cheaters spew…”
You are gold!
For by means of a harlot A man is reduced to a crust of bread; And an adulteress will prey upon his precious life. -Proverbs 6:26, NKJV A cheater is not qualified to rate your value. A cheater apologist is not qualified to rate your value. Such evaluations are worthless. A cheater has just run the … Continue reading “You are gold!”