“Son of man, give your people this message: The righteous behavior of righteous people will not save them if they turn to sin, nor will the wicked behavior of wicked people destroy them if they repent and turn from their sins. When I tell righteous people that they will live, but then they sin, expecting their … Continue reading “Becoming A Better Husband (Or Wife)”
Author: Divorce Minister
Twisted Theology–“This is God disciplining you!”
“My son, do not despise the chastening of the Lord, Nor be discouraged when you are rebuked by Him; For whom the Lord loves He chastens, And scourges every son whom He receives.” … Furthermore, we have had human fathers who corrected us, and we paid them respect. Shall we not much more readily be in … Continue reading “Twisted Theology–“This is God disciplining you!””
Stubborn Pride Ends Relationships Everyday!
“It’s easier to fool people than to convince them that they have been fooled.” – Mark Twain There is more hope for fools than for people who think they are wise. -Proverbs 26:12, NLT My ex-wife fooled a lot of people. Present company included. I am sure I am not alone in that experience–i.e. in … Continue reading “Stubborn Pride Ends Relationships Everyday!”
Others Judging Your Healing
“Judge not, that ye be not judged. For with what judgment ye judge, ye shall be judged: and with what measure ye mete, it shall be measured to you again.” -Matthew 7:1-2, KJV A common annoyance I encounter–and suspect other faithful spouses encounter as well–are Christians giving their unsolicited assessment of my state of healing. “You … Continue reading “Others Judging Your Healing”
Like A Broken Bone…
All his sons and daughters came to comfort him, but he refused to be comforted. “No,” he said, “I will continue to mourn until I join my son in the grave.” So his father wept for him [i.e. Joseph]. – Genesis 37:35, NIV When a broken bone heals, I hear that it is stronger in … Continue reading “Like A Broken Bone…”
When God Gives You A Different Miracle…
This song by Third Day came out around the time I was in the pits of desperation and despair. It’s message about needing a miracle really resonated with me back then. It still stirs my heart listening to it today. While the miracle I sought was a resurrected marriage, God chose to not give me … Continue reading “When God Gives You A Different Miracle…”
Why Does “The Shared Responsibility Lie” Persist?
And the man that committeth adultery with another man’s wife, even he that committeth adultery with his neighbour’s wife, the adulterer and the adulteress shall surely be put to death. -Leviticus 20:10, KJV The one who sins is the one who will die. The child will not share the guilt of the parent, nor will … Continue reading “Why Does “The Shared Responsibility Lie” Persist?”
Pastors Need To Say It
“From the least to the greatest, all are greedy for gain; prophets and priests alike, all practice deceit. They dress the wound of my people as though it were not serious. ‘Peace, peace,’ they say, when there is no peace. Are they ashamed of their detestable conduct? No, they have no shame at all; they … Continue reading “Pastors Need To Say It”
Dangerous Duggar Marital Sex Advice
This past Thursday, October 8th, 2015, Michelle Duggar–of reality show “19 Kids and Counting” fame–responded to fan mail asking for advice. She was particularly tackling the fan question of advice for a newlywed wife, Jill. Here’s the post. Before I went through my divorce, I might have agreed with everything Michelle writes in this post, … Continue reading “Dangerous Duggar Marital Sex Advice”
Momentary Troubles
Therefore we do not lose heart. Though outwardly we are wasting away, yet inwardly we are being renewed day by day. For our light and momentary troubles are achieving for us an eternal glory that far outweighs them all. So we fix our eyes not on what is seen, but on what is unseen, since … Continue reading “Momentary Troubles”