“I’m so thankful that my wife puts up with me.” -Old-School Evangelical huband This statement may be true. Plus, in some ways, it is a harmless statement of gratitude for a wife who is willing to accept her husband–minor flaws and all. That is good. However, I have heard it stated by individuals that go … Continue reading ““I am so thankful my wife puts up with me.””
Author: Divorce Minister
Does Your Soul Feel Downcast?
Psalms are beautiful expressions of the heart. I love this Psalm and suspect many can relate to the Psalmist’s words. Have you ever struggled with feeling downcast? This is a Psalm for you… Psalm 42* 1As the hart panteth after the water brooks, so panteth my soul after thee, O God. 2 My soul thirsteth for … Continue reading “Does Your Soul Feel Downcast?”
Mindset Change: Default to Divorce Biblically
And I saw, when for all the causes whereby backsliding Israel committed adultery I had put her away, and given her a bill of divorce; yet her treacherous sister Judah feared not, but went and played the harlot also. – Jeremiah 3:8, KJV Because Joseph her husband was faithful to the law, and yet did not … Continue reading “Mindset Change: Default to Divorce Biblically”
What if Hosea was an evangelical pastor today?
“Plead with your mother, plead— for she is not my wife, and I am not her husband— that she put away her whoring from her face, and her adultery from between her breasts, … For their mother has played the whore; she who conceived them has acted shamefully.” -Hosea 2:2, 5a, NRSV Join me in … Continue reading “What if Hosea was an evangelical pastor today?”
There are some “wins” in store for you!
As long as Moses held up his hands, the Israelites were winning, but whenever he lowered his hands, the Amalekites were winning. When Moses’ hands grew tired, they took a stone and put it under him and he sat on it. Aaron and Hur held his hands up—one on one side, one on the other—so … Continue reading “There are some “wins” in store for you!”
Asking Faithful Spouse About “Their Part”
The fathers shall not be put to death for the children, neither shall the children be put to death for the fathers: every man shall be put to death for his own sin. – Deuteronomy 24:16, KJV “What did you contribute to the breakdown of your marriage?” -Inquiring Christian I do not like this sort … Continue reading “Asking Faithful Spouse About “Their Part””
If he can’t get the pastor to cheat…
…Satan can target his spouse to eliminate another shepherd. Be sober, be vigilant; because your adversary the devil, as a roaring lion, walketh about, seeking whom he may devour… – I Peter 5:8, KJV But if you are always biting and devouring one another, watch out! Beware of destroying one another. – Galatians 5:15, NLT … Continue reading “If he can’t get the pastor to cheat…”
Tell The Congregation!
Do not listen to an accusation against an elder unless it is confirmed by two or three witnesses. Those who sin should be reprimanded in front of the whole church; this will serve as a strong warning to others. -1 Timonthy 5:19-20, NLT I am aware that these verses are sometimes abused in churches to … Continue reading “Tell The Congregation!”
How To Cultivate Happiness
In every thing give thanks: for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus concerning you. -1 Thessalonians 5:18, KJV Who knew that being thankful is good for one’s soul? Apparently, God did! 🙂 What do you give thanks to God for? I am thankful for good health. Thankful for my parents who … Continue reading “How To Cultivate Happiness”
Making Repentance The Priority
Peter’s words pierced their hearts, and they said to him and to the other apostles, “Brothers, what should we do?” Peter replied, “Each of you must repent of your sins and turn to God, and be baptized in the name of Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of your sins. Then you will receive the gift … Continue reading “Making Repentance The Priority”