Lying lips are abomination to the Lord: but they that deal truly are his delight. -Proverbs 12:22, KJV Along with stories reporting the exposure of Ashley Madison‘s client information–i.e. adultery seekers’ info–I have seen some things cautioning against looking at these lists as well as bemoaning the exposure as destroying marriages. Such reasoning infuriates … Continue reading “I would want to know…”
Author: Divorce Minister
Josh Duggar and Ashley Madison
Take no part in the worthless deeds of evil and darkness; instead, expose them. – Ephesians 5:11, NLT In the wake of the Ashley Madison hack and posting of user identities, information has come to light about embattled, eldest son of the Duggar family fame. And it is not good… For those who are … Continue reading “Josh Duggar and Ashley Madison”
Works All Things For Good…Nine Years Today
And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are the called according to his purpose. -Romans 8:28, KJV DM on August 19th, 2006 Today marks what would have been my nine year anniversary of being married to my (now) ex-wife. The strange thing is sadness … Continue reading “Works All Things For Good…Nine Years Today”
Is Divorce Minister Just Feeding Into Our Already Divorce-Permissive Society?
“Enter through the narrow gate. For wide is the gate and broad is the road that leads to destruction, and many enter through it. But small is the gate and narrow the road that leads to life, and only a few find it.” -Matthew 7:13-14, NIV Too Divorce Permissive? The Scripture’s take on divorce … Continue reading “Is Divorce Minister Just Feeding Into Our Already Divorce-Permissive Society?”
Parents of Divorcees And Disenfranchised Grief
Then they sat on the ground with him for seven days and nights. No one said a word to Job, for they saw that his suffering was too great for words. – Job 2:13, NLT Adultery effects more than just the couple. So does divorce. After preaching, I was pulled aside and asked about … Continue reading “Parents of Divorcees And Disenfranchised Grief”
Bible Talk Delivered…stay tuned for audio link
My gals in the lobby after I finished preaching Then I said, I will not make mention of him, nor speak any more in his name. But his word was in mine heart as a burning fire shut up in my bones, and I was weary with forbearing, and I could not stay. – Jeremiah … Continue reading “Bible Talk Delivered…stay tuned for audio link”
Paul Does Not Shame Abandoned Spouses
But if the unbelieving depart, let him depart. A brother or a sister is not under bondage in such cases: but God hath called us to peace. – I Corinthians 7:15, KJV Busy today putting on the final touches to my sermon that I will be delivering to services tomorrow morning. Just want to leave … Continue reading “Paul Does Not Shame Abandoned Spouses”
Even evil plans…
“You intended to harm me, but God intended it all for good. He brought me to this position so I could save the lives of many people.” -Genesis 50:20, NLT This verse is Joseph speaking to his fearful brothers after the death of their father. These are the same brothers who almost murdered him and … Continue reading “Even evil plans…”
The Heart Knows…
The heart has its reasons, which reason does not know. – Blaise Pascal (1623-1662), French Philosopher, Thoughts, #277 It was three years ago this past Monday… ….when I was served the divorce papers by a marshal on my way to celebrate my graduation from my very first unit of Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE). That day seems … Continue reading “The Heart Knows…”
Prophetic Encounter And God’s Encouragement
But one who prophesies strengthens others, encourages them, and comforts them. – I Corinthians 14:3, NLT Fresh off my trip back home to Minnesota, I went to a church meeting for young adults at my charismatic, evangelical home church. I had just discovered the Other Man as well as strong indicators the months long relationship … Continue reading “Prophetic Encounter And God’s Encouragement”