In a lawsuit the first to speak seems right, until someone comes forward and cross-examines. -Proverbs 18:17, NIV Stories are powerful. They give hope in hopeless places. And they can crush the spirit as well. Stories are well known as effective manipulation tools. Despots the world around recognized this and engage in promoting propaganda for … Continue reading “The Air Wave War”
Category: Sin
Going to Counseling Does NOT Automatically Equal Repentance
“I am sending you like lambs into a pack of wolves. So be as wise as snakes and as innocent as doves.” -Matthew 10:16, CEV Just because an adulterous spouse goes to the pastor’s office for pastoral counseling does not mean he or she is repenting. This move can simply be a cover for further … Continue reading “Going to Counseling Does NOT Automatically Equal Repentance”
Rejecting Remarried Pastors over “husband of one wife” texts
“If any be blameless, the husband of one wife, having faithful children not accused of riot or unruly.” – Titus 1:6, KJV (added emphasis mine) “A bishop then must be blameless, the husband of one wife, vigilant, sober, of good behaviour, given to hospitality, apt to teach….” -I Timothy 3:2, KJV (added emphasis mine) “An elder must … Continue reading “Rejecting Remarried Pastors over “husband of one wife” texts”
Beware of Limp-less Leaders!
The sun rose above him [Jacob] as he passed Peniel, and he was limping because of his hip. -Genesis 32:31, NIV While I was working as a security officer before I was ever married, I remember listening to a teaching on the Christian radio about leadership. Some prominent pastor, I do remember who, was quoted as … Continue reading “Beware of Limp-less Leaders!”
Temptation To Treat Affairs As Symptoms
When the woman saw that the fruit of the tree was good for food and pleasing to the eye, and also desirable for gaining wisdom, she took some and ate it. She also gave some to her husband, who was with her, and he ate it. – Genesis 3:6, NIV Even with good books addressing … Continue reading “Temptation To Treat Affairs As Symptoms”
Lament and Michael Card
So often the church has lost sight of how important lament is. God wants our honesty. And sometimes all we can give God is our tears and protests of pain. The following series of YouTube videos linked below lay out a teaching by the Christian musician, Michael Card, on the topic of lament. It blessed … Continue reading “Lament and Michael Card”
On the “Bitter Card”
Make every effort to live in peace with everyone and to be holy; without holiness no one will see the Lord. See to it that no one falls short of the grace of God and that no bitter root grows up to cause trouble and defile many. – Hebrews 12:14-15, NIV I am suspicious of … Continue reading “On the “Bitter Card””
Do NOT Respond In Kind!
A good name is more desirable than great riches; to be esteemed is better than silver or gold. -Proverbs 22:1, NIV Nothing justifies committing adultery. And nothing justifies having an emotional affair. Nothing. Just because your spouse committed adultery or had an emotional affair does not mean you are now allowed to have one, too. … Continue reading “Do NOT Respond In Kind!”
King David’s Son Still Died…
Then David said to Nathan, “I have sinned against the Lord.” Nathan replied, “The Lord has taken away your sin. You are not going to die. But because by doing this you have shown utter contempt for the Lord, the son born to you will die.” -2 Samuel 12:13-14, NIV Forgiveness does not wipe out all consequences for … Continue reading “King David’s Son Still Died…”
Cheater-speak: “My marriage is my idol.”
People will be lovers of themselves…treacherous, rash, conceited, lovers of pleasure rather than lovers of God—having a form of godliness but denying its power. Have nothing to do with such people. – 2 Timothy 3:2a, 4-5, NIV “I feel like I’ve made my marriage an idol. So, I need to give it to God being … Continue reading “Cheater-speak: “My marriage is my idol.””