People do not despise a thief if he steals to satisfy his hunger when he is starving. Yet if he is caught, he must pay sevenfold, though it costs him all the wealth of his house. -Proverbs 6:30-31, NIV These verses about a hungry thief stealing are in the midst of the passage warning the … Continue reading “Looking For Marriage Deficiencies Is “Barking Up Wrong Tree!””
Author: Divorce Minister
Sometimes You Need A Wake-up Whack!
Wounds from a friend can be trusted, but an enemy multiplies kisses. -Proverbs 27:6, NIV I was incredibly naive prior to experiencing my first wife’s adultery and abandonment. Very naive! And I am thankful for the friends God put in my path who gave me the proverbial “wake-up whack” when I needed it. While being blunt, … Continue reading “Sometimes You Need A Wake-up Whack!”
If You Feel Forsaken, You Are In Good Company!
And at three in the afternoon Jesus cried out in a loud voice, “Eloi, Eloi, lema sabachthani?” (which means “My God, my God, why have you forsaken me?”). -Mark 15:34, NIV When you feel alone, hurt, and rejected, it is okay to voice these things to God. In fact, you can tell Him directly of … Continue reading “If You Feel Forsaken, You Are In Good Company!”
God of the Unexpected Resurrection
Much of the shock and surprise of Jesus’ resurrection is loss on us now 2,000 years later. Many of us know what happened on Easter as we have been told this story many and many times from childhood. Jesus dies only to be raised from the grave on the third day–i.e. Easter. But for the … Continue reading “God of the Unexpected Resurrection”
Agency & Advisors After Adultery Discovery
I saw the dead, both great and small, standing before God’s throne. And the books were opened, including the Book of Life. And the dead were judged according to what they had done, as recorded in the books. – Rev. 20:12, NLT This past week I viewed a YouTube video of a former megachurch pastor … Continue reading “Agency & Advisors After Adultery Discovery”
“He Took My Sins And My Sorrows”
“He took my sins and my sorrows, He made them His very own; He bore the burden to Calvary, And suffered and died alone.” -“I Stand Amazed In the Presence” words by Charles H. Gabriel (1905) What a powerful hymn on about Jesus’ death on our behalf! This old hymn has so many incredible truths. … Continue reading ““He Took My Sins And My Sorrows””
Betrayed With A Kiss
Now the betrayer had given them a sign, saying, “The one I will kiss is the man. Seize him and lead him away under guard.” And when he came, he went up to him at once and said, “Rabbi!” And he kissed him. -Mark 14:44-45, ESV Three Years. That’s the time Judas spent eating with, … Continue reading “Betrayed With A Kiss”
Celebrating Record Shattering Month–10,000+ Views!
March Madness Indeed! This past month saw the highest volume of visitors to the blog ever for a calender month. We had over 10,000 views from nearly 3,000 unique individuals hailing from over 65 different countries of origin. It is encouraging to see the word is getting out there even if that indicates the need … Continue reading “Celebrating Record Shattering Month–10,000+ Views!”
Was Jesus Being “Unforgiving” In Matthew 18?
“If your brother or sister sins, go and point out their fault, just between the two of you…. and if they refuse to listen even to the church, treat them as you would a pagan or a tax collector.” -Jesus in Matthew 18:15a, 17b, NIV Was Jesus Being “Unforgiving” To Demand the Sinner Listen To His/Her Victim? Christians often … Continue reading “Was Jesus Being “Unforgiving” In Matthew 18?”
Gotta Ask Yourself: Why did she HAVE TO leave?
To the married I give this command (not I, but the Lord): A wife must not separate from her husband. – I Corinthians 7:10, NIV While a marriage is falling apart or actively being destroyed as it is with infidelity, it is easy to be caught in a fog. Your rational mind may not be able … Continue reading “Gotta Ask Yourself: Why did she HAVE TO leave?”