A new heart also will I give you, and a new spirit will I put within you: and I will take away the stony heart out of your flesh, and I will give you an heart of flesh. -Ezekiel 36:26, KJV I can remember when we sat down to hash out THE LIST. This list … Continue reading “Rules Do Not Work”
Author: Divorce Minister
Get Rooted in God’s Love!
“And I pray that you, being rooted and established in love, may have power, together with all the Lord’s holy people, to grasp how wide and long and high and deep is the love of Christ….” -Ephesians 3:17b-18, NIV The Good News–i.e. the Gospel–starts with this unfathomable thought: The God of the Universe knows and … Continue reading “Get Rooted in God’s Love!”
Like A Boss
“No weapon formed against you shall prosper, And every tongue which rises against you in judgment You shall condemn. This is the heritage of the servants of the Lord, And their righteousness is from Me,” Says the Lord. -Isaiah 54:17, NKJV Too often we, faithful spouses, do not give ourselves enough credit for what we … Continue reading “Like A Boss”
Refuse To Get Sucked Into Their Warped Reality
There is more hope for fools than for people who think they are wise. –Proverbs 26:12, NLT They traded the truth about God for a lie…. –Romans 1:25a, NLT Cheaters can come across as so confident in their lies. This confidence has the power to make even the most stalwart faithful spouse second-guess their instincts, hard evidence, … Continue reading “Refuse To Get Sucked Into Their Warped Reality”
Naghmeh Abedini And Sorting My Painful History
The LORD detests lying lips, but he delights in those who tell the truth. -Proverbs 12:22, NLT When my first marriage was falling apart, my (now) ex-wife would make statements and tell people–including my own family–that I was threat to her. I even have an email from her father where he states I am such … Continue reading “Naghmeh Abedini And Sorting My Painful History”
Kept It On To The End
DM in Fall 2012 When to take off the wedding ring? This is a debated subject. When is the right time to remove one’s wedding ring? Is it okay to take it off when the divorce papers are filed? After discovering infidelity? Only when the official papers are signed? This subject is not settled in … Continue reading “Kept It On To The End”
Encouraging Thought
While I was healing from my divorce and the abandonment of my first wife, I ran across the ministry of Brennan Manning in his writings. He was a man who struggled with the demons of alcoholism. And Manning was also an amazing man of God who preached a powerful word about grace. When I felt … Continue reading “Encouraging Thought”
Best Days Ahead
So the Lord blessed the latter end of Job more than his beginning…. -Job 42:12a, KJV Fear lies. It says things like… “Your best years are behind you.” “You will never find happiness again.” “You will always be financially insecure.” “No one will ever want you.” “You will never find a true friend.” “You will … Continue reading “Best Days Ahead”
What If I Want Her To Burn In Hell?
God is an honest judge. He is angry with the wicked every day. – Psalm 7:11, NLT What if I want him/her to burn in Hell… for what he/she did to me (and the kids)? Anger is an appropriate response to evil perpetrated against one. And I think God is understanding of this strong emotional … Continue reading “What If I Want Her To Burn In Hell?”
Are Evangelicals Really Going To Support A Brazen Cheater For President?!
Politics are something that have become less and less important to me. However, sometimes certain things rise to the top and just bug me! Usually, they are stories of the powerful lying or running rough-shod over the vulnerable. Today’s post deals directly with the issues this blog tackles–namely evangelicals and infidelity. I write this post today to … Continue reading “Are Evangelicals Really Going To Support A Brazen Cheater For President?!”