Let’s be honest here: It is easier to identify people who are divorced than people who are committing adultery. Adulterous spouses are notorious for hiding their cheating ways with various levels of success. However, with a divorce, a public stance is made. The marriage relationship is officially over in the eyes of the state. And … Continue reading “Anti-Divorce Focus Is Lazy Pastoring”
Author: Divorce Minister
Sometimes God Leads Us To Places We Do Not Want To Go
A popular song in evangelical churches these days is called “Oceans (Where Feet My Fail).” Here’s the YouTube version: The lines “Take me deeper than my feet could ever wander / And my faith will be made stronger in the presence of my Savior” strike me. It reminds me of Jesus’ prophecy over the Apostle … Continue reading “Sometimes God Leads Us To Places We Do Not Want To Go”
Mailbag: What To Do?
Danabern7 wrote, I would like you and your wife’s advice on my situation . Husband cheated on me in an affair for sure 15 yrs. ago . About 4 yrs. ago I found text messages to him and a married co- worker calling her “baby” and that’s my girl”. When I threatened to call her … Continue reading “Mailbag: What To Do?”
Wrathful God
5 You can be sure that no immoral, impure, or greedy person will inherit the Kingdom of Christ and of God. For a greedy person is an idolater, worshiping the things of this world. 6 Don’t be fooled by those who try to excuse these sins, for the anger of God will fall on all who disobey … Continue reading “Wrathful God”
Israel truly “divorced” and not restored
“She [nation of Judah] saw that for all the adulteries of that faithless one, Israel, I had sent her away with a decree of divorce. Yet her treacherous sister Judah did not fear, but she too went and played the whore.” -God speaking in Jeremiah 3:8, ESV While very graphic and difficult (using words like … Continue reading “Israel truly “divorced” and not restored”
Unchosen Paths
Then Samuel took the horn of oil and anointed him in the midst of his brothers. And the Spirit of the Lord rushed upon David from that day forward. – Prophet Samuel annointing David as King, I Samuel 16:13a An unchosen path is how I think of going through the valley of adultery discovery and … Continue reading “Unchosen Paths”
Merry Christmas – Welcoming The Prince of Peace
For to us a child is born, to us a son is given; and the government shall be upon his shoulder, and his name shall be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace. – Isaiah 9:6, ESV Merry Christmas to one and all! Today, we remember and celebrate the coming of Jesus. This … Continue reading “Merry Christmas – Welcoming The Prince of Peace”
A Good Name
A good name is to be chosen rather than great riches, and favor is better than silver or gold. – Proverbs 22:1, ESV As Christmas is just around the corner, I am encouraging all faithful spouses to reclaim their good name as a holiday “gift.” I am weary and righteously angry at a world where … Continue reading “A Good Name”
Wilting Daisies Or Bruised Reeds Cheaters Are NOT!
When I was a child, I talked like a child, I thought like a child, I reasoned like a child. When I became a man, I put the ways of childhood behind me. – I Corinthians 13:11, NIV Let’s get something straight: A crushed “delicate flower” or a “bruised reed” does not have the energy … Continue reading “Wilting Daisies Or Bruised Reeds Cheaters Are NOT!”
Habitual Lying Is Serious
You are of your father the devil, and your will is to do your father’s desires. He was a murderer from the beginning, and does not stand in the truth, because there is no truth in him. When he lies, he speaks out of his own character, for he is a liar and the father … Continue reading “Habitual Lying Is Serious”