“‘For this reason a man will leave his father and mother and be united to his wife, and the two will become one flesh.’ So they are no longer two, but one flesh.” -Mark 10:7-8, NIV On Marrying A Ticking Adultery-Bomb From my own personal and painful experience, I have arrived at two important things I would … Continue reading “On Marrying A Ticking A-Bomb Partner”
Author: Divorce Minister
God Prepares A Banquet
You prepare a table before me in the presence of my enemies; You anoint my head with oil; My cup runs over. Psalm 23:5, NKJV The best revenge is putting the haters behind you and moving forward into God’s destiny on your life (see Ephesians 2:10). We do not have to agree with the false … Continue reading “God Prepares A Banquet”
Dissecting “You’re NOT the boss of me!”
The wife hath not power of her own body, but the husband: and likewise also the husband hath not power of his own body, but the wife. -I Corinthians 7:4, KJV Submitting yourselves one to another in the fear of God. Wives, submit yourselves unto your own husbands, as unto the Lord. For the husband is the … Continue reading “Dissecting “You’re NOT the boss of me!””
A Song Full Of Truth
Chris Tomlin’s “Good, Good Father” “If ye then, being evil, know how to give good gifts unto your children, how much more shall your Father which is in heaven give good things to them that ask him?” -Matthew 7:11, KJV Then Satan answered the Lord, and said, “Doth Job fear God for nought? Hast not thou … Continue reading “A Song Full Of Truth”
Speaking The Uncomfortable Truth
“Therefore let all Israel be assured of this: God has made this Jesus, whom you crucified, both Lord and Messiah.” When the people heard this, they were cut to the heart and said to Peter and the other apostles, “Brothers, what shall we do?” Peter replied, “Repent and be baptized, every one of you, in … Continue reading “Speaking The Uncomfortable Truth”
Perspective
“For what shall it profit a man, if he shall gain the whole world, and lose his own soul?” -Mark 8:36, KJV Dearly beloved, I beseech you as strangers and pilgrims, abstain from fleshly lusts, which war against the soul; Having your conversation honest among the Gentiles: that, whereas they speak against you as evildoers, … Continue reading “Perspective”
Review: “What I Wish Pastors Knew About Divorce” by Laura Petherbridge
Today, I am reviewing a blog post on “Family Matters.” It is by Laura Petherbridge who happens to be a speaker appearing in the Divorce Care® materials. The title of the post under consideration today is “What I Wish Pastors Knew About Divorce” (Click on title to be directed to the actual blog post). First, … Continue reading “Review: “What I Wish Pastors Knew About Divorce” by Laura Petherbridge”
Psalm 36–A Good Reminder About God
While I was in the pit of misery, I found the Psalms were a balm to my soul. Here is a beautiful Psalm to feed your soul. It is one that reminds us of God’s character in the face of those whose thoughts and actions are continually wicked. Psalm 36 (KJV) The transgression of the … Continue reading “Psalm 36–A Good Reminder About God”
Scars Leading To Promotion
Bring Me The Horizon – “Throne” I listen to a wide variety of music–Classical to country to heavy metal. Recently, I was listening to the radio, and this song was playing. In some ways–not all the lyrics mind you–it had strong Christocentric themes. This Lenten season I could not help but think about how Christ’s … Continue reading “Scars Leading To Promotion”
It is a total rebuild, not a remodel!
“And every one that heareth these sayings of mine, and doeth them not, shall be likened unto a foolish man, which built his house upon the sand: And the rain descended, and the floods came, and the winds blew, and beat upon that house; and it fell: and great was the fall of it.” -Matthew 7:26-27, … Continue reading “It is a total rebuild, not a remodel!”