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”

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!”

Exposing the Ugly Truth

Take no part in the unfruitful works of darkness, but instead expose them. – Ephesians 5:11, ESV In a world where extramarital sex is glorified and the bar-hoping swinger is idolized on Rom-Com, prime-time TV, the Church is fighting an uphill battle against adultery. And it is losing. I think I can almost hear Satan … Continue reading “Exposing the Ugly Truth”

The Christmas Story Instructing Us On Adultery And Divorce

Now the birth of Jesus Christ took place in this way. When his mother Mary had been betrothed to Joseph, before they came together she was found to be with child from the Holy Spirit. And her husband Joseph, being a just man and unwilling to put her to shame, resolved to divorce her quietly. – Matthew … Continue reading “The Christmas Story Instructing Us On Adultery And Divorce”

Let’s Hate What God Hates

There are six things the Lord hates, seven that are detestable to him: haughty eyes, a lying tongue, hands that shed innocent blood, a heart that devises wicked schemes, feet that are quick to rush into evil, a false witness who pours out lies and a person who stirs up conflict in the community. – Proverbs 6:16-19, NIV To have heart of God … Continue reading “Let’s Hate What God Hates”

How Many Times Does Jesus Say He Hates Divorce?

How many times does Jesus say that he hates divorce? 0 Zilch. None. Not once. This might surprise you if you’ve heard teachings on this from the pulpit. You probably have heard messages about how God hates divorce. However, well-meaning Christian leaders usually omit that this passage (Malachi 2:16) is really about using divorce to … Continue reading “How Many Times Does Jesus Say He Hates Divorce?”