“Easy ‘forgivism’ may gloss over the terrible situation in the short term, but it reinforces to everyone that the egregious, soul-siphoning sin committed against the victim was trivial, easy to get over.” Source: In faith communities like the Duggars, abuse victims are encouraged to be filled with grace. It’s not that simple. – The Washington … Continue reading “Duggar Debacle”
Author: Divorce Minister
Cheater Care
Now the serpent was more crafty than any of the wild animals the Lord God had made. He said to the woman, “Did God really say…” -Genesis 3:1a, NIV Fuzzy thinking is the enemy of the spiritually imperil. Many a cheater has found themselves in sin just as Eve did because they allowed the Enemy … Continue reading “Cheater Care”
Internal Pressure To Reconcile
They went out from us, but they were not of us; for if they had been of us, they would no doubt have continued with us: but they went out, that they might be made manifest that they were not all of us. – I John 2:19, KJV Recently, I had a dream. In this … Continue reading “Internal Pressure To Reconcile”
A Good Point From A Country Song
Times following infidelity discovery are usually times of great confusion. It’s like one has been thrown into the deep end of a pool and sunk to the bottom. Things that used to be easy are now made difficult. It’s hard to move, hear, and see in the deep waters. It is disorienting to put it … Continue reading “A Good Point From A Country Song”
Encouraging People to Divorce Too Lightly?
If a man be found lying with a woman married to an husband, then they shall both of them die, both the man that lay with the woman, and the woman: so shalt thou put away evil from Israel. – Deuteronomy 22:22, KJV “You’re encouraging people to divorce too lightly!” This or some similar version … Continue reading “Encouraging People to Divorce Too Lightly?”
Vision of DIVORCE MINISTER Blog
…fixing our eyes on Jesus, the pioneer and perfecter of faith. For the joy set before him he endured the cross, scorning its shame, and sat down at the right hand of the throne of God. – Hebrews 12:2, NIV Why create the blog “Divorce Minister?” Divorce Minister: Taking Adultery Seriously is a blog born … Continue reading “Vision of DIVORCE MINISTER Blog”
The Air Wave War
In a lawsuit the first to speak seems right, until someone comes forward and cross-examines. -Proverbs 18:17, NIV Stories are powerful. They give hope in hopeless places. And they can crush the spirit as well. Stories are well known as effective manipulation tools. Despots the world around recognized this and engage in promoting propaganda for … Continue reading “The Air Wave War”
Listen to the Holy Spirit
For God hath not given us the spirit of fear; but of power, and of love, and of a sound mind. – 2 Timothy 1:7, KJV One of the beautiful things about true Christianity is that Christians serve a living and active God. God moves in the hearts and lives of those God has … Continue reading “Listen to the Holy Spirit”
Going to Counseling Does NOT Automatically Equal Repentance
“I am sending you like lambs into a pack of wolves. So be as wise as snakes and as innocent as doves.” -Matthew 10:16, CEV Just because an adulterous spouse goes to the pastor’s office for pastoral counseling does not mean he or she is repenting. This move can simply be a cover for further … Continue reading “Going to Counseling Does NOT Automatically Equal Repentance”
Rejecting Remarried Pastors over “husband of one wife” texts
“If any be blameless, the husband of one wife, having faithful children not accused of riot or unruly.” – Titus 1:6, KJV (added emphasis mine) “A bishop then must be blameless, the husband of one wife, vigilant, sober, of good behaviour, given to hospitality, apt to teach….” -I Timothy 3:2, KJV (added emphasis mine) “An elder must … Continue reading “Rejecting Remarried Pastors over “husband of one wife” texts”