I will praise thee; for I am fearfully and wonderfully made: marvellous are thy works; and that my soul knoweth right well. -Psalm 139:14, KJV It was a day in the winter of 2013. That day I awoke to the realization that I actually liked myself. I was not full of self-loathing. No longer did I feel … Continue reading “Make Friends With YOURSELF!”
Author: Divorce Minister
Blogger Matt Walsh On Ashley Madison Exposures
Last week Friday, Matt Walsh put out an article on the Ashley Madison data breach. It is entitled “Cheating On Your Spouse Is Not A Mistake” (click on title for link to article). While I certainly do not agree with everything Matt Walsh writes, I generally like this take on the exposure of cheaters. … Continue reading “Blogger Matt Walsh On Ashley Madison Exposures”
Adult Children of Divorce
When I preached a few weeks back on divorce, someone came to me after the sermon asking for resources for adult children of divorce. I did not have much to offer as I am unaware of much for that demographic. It is symptomatic of how adultery and divorce remain viewed as an issue only … Continue reading “Adult Children of Divorce”
Christianity Is NOT the Problem!
“Woe unto you, scribes and Pharisees, hypocrites! for ye are like unto whited sepulchres, which indeed appear beautiful outward, but are within full of dead men’s bones, and of all uncleanness. Even so ye also outwardly appear righteous unto men, but within ye are full of hypocrisy and iniquity.” – Matthew 23:27-28, KJV Jesus … Continue reading “Christianity Is NOT the Problem!”
Silver Lining of Ashley Madison Hack
While I do not condone the hacking of a business website–it is wrong and criminal–I am appreciative of the what has happened since the publication of Ashley Madison data. Call it a silver-lining: 1. Victims of deception and cheating became empowered by knowledge. I am not of the camp that considers the cheaters victims … Continue reading “Silver Lining of Ashley Madison Hack”
James MacDonald and Adultery Teachings
Almost There BUT… Yesterday, James MacDonald shared some teachings on adultery and divorce in a broadcast entitled: “Putting Your Heart in Your Marriage – C.” It was part of his ministry “Walk in the Word.” He is going through the Ten Commandments and hit the one that prohibits adultery (see Exodus 20:14). Here’s the link … Continue reading “James MacDonald and Adultery Teachings”
Brother Standing Up For Anna–Josh Duggar’s Wife
“If we say that we have no sin, we deceive ourselves, and the truth is not in us. If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins, and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.” – I John 1:8-9, KJV Anna Duggar’s brother, Daniel Keller, apparently took exception to the quoting … Continue reading “Brother Standing Up For Anna–Josh Duggar’s Wife”
Personal Integrity
When Peter saw him [John], he asked, “Lord, what about him?” Jesus answered, “If I want him to remain alive until I return, what is that to you? You must follow me.” – John 21:21-22, NIV It is understandable. You have been soul raped and your world has been turned upside down by your partner’s selfish, … Continue reading “Personal Integrity”
A Chaplain’s Unique Perspective
And he shall set the sheep on his right hand, but the goats on the left. Then shall the King say unto them on his right hand, “Come, ye blessed of my Father, inherit the kingdom prepared for you from the foundation of the world: For I was an hungred, and ye gave me meat: I was … Continue reading “A Chaplain’s Unique Perspective”
Assumption of Choice
“Remember, I pray thee, who ever perished, being innocent? or where were the righteous cut off? Even as I have seen, they that plow iniquity, and sow wickedness, reap the same.” – Eliphaz the Temanite in Job 4:7-8, KJV And it was so, that after the Lord had spoken these words unto Job, the Lord said to … Continue reading “Assumption of Choice”