This past week I was blessed to spend time up at a cabin in Northern Minnesota. It was a wonderful time of memory making and relaxation with family. When I was driving back home yesterday, I was listening to an audio book. In particular, I am going through When Narcissism Comes to Church: Healing Your … Continue reading “Powerful quote to share”
Author: Divorce Minister
On expectations to be the “model” divorced spouse
“’I am innocent, but it makes no difference to me— I despise my life. Innocent or wicked, it is all the same to God. That’s why I say, ‘He destroys both the blameless and the wicked.’” -Job 9:21-22, NLT Ever noticed the pressure among Christians to talk about “our part” when our marriages end in divorce–even … Continue reading “On expectations to be the “model” divorced spouse”
Listening to “The Rise and Fall of Mars Hill” Podcast
Recently, Christianity Today launched a fascinating podcast about the rise and demise of Mars Hill Church in Seattle. It is entitled, “The Rise and Fall of Mars Hill.” This is a very well researched and balanced take on this megachurch’s rise and implosion. If you have followed this blog for any time, you will be aware … Continue reading “Listening to “The Rise and Fall of Mars Hill” Podcast”
A spiritual secret for contentment
I have learned the secret of being content in any and every situation, whether well fed or hungry, whether living in plenty or in want. -Philippians 4:12b, NIV When I am tempted to spiral into resentment (or start going there), I am reminded of an important spiritual secret: Gratitude is a great antidote to resentment. … Continue reading “A spiritual secret for contentment”
Haughty, naughty cheaters
As the Scriptures say, “God opposes the proud but gives grace to the humble.” -James 4:6b, NLT The spiritually fatal flaw of cheaters is their pride. They behave as if they know better than everyone, including God. Such individuals are beyond hope until they are humbled. Humility is essential for godliness. A cheater bereft of … Continue reading “Haughty, naughty cheaters”
See God’s beauty!
The heavens proclaim the glory of God. The skies display his craftsmanship. -Psalm 19:1, NLT When reeling from infidelity discovery, it is easy to loose sight of the truth expressed here in Psalm 19. The world turns grey in the midst of our depression. Yet the heavens do not stop shouting out God’s glory even if … Continue reading “See God’s beauty!”
Divorce Minister Blog turns 7 years old today!
Today is the blog’s “birthday.” I launched this online ministry seven years ago today with the hope to address a gap in resources for faithful spouses. What I experienced when I went through my own divorce from a cheater was the absence of solid pastoral resources that took adultery seriously. So, I launched “Divorce Minister: … Continue reading “Divorce Minister Blog turns 7 years old today!”
Life is precious, and it DOES get better!
I will praise thee; for I am fearfully and wonderfully made: marvellous are thy works; and that my soul knoweth right well. -Psalm 139:14, KJV Life is precious. What we do with ours matters. Recently, this truth has been driven home to me both in my private and in my professional life as I encounter people … Continue reading “Life is precious, and it DOES get better!”
What Ephesians 5:24 does NOT say about submissive wives!
Now as the church submits to Christ, so also wives should submit to their husbands in everything. -Ephesians 5:24, NIV What Ephesians 5:24 does NOT say! I did a post on a verse used against husbands (see here). This one is for the ladies–i.e. the faithful wives. Notice this verse and surrounding passage NEVER mentions divorce. Not … Continue reading “What Ephesians 5:24 does NOT say about submissive wives!”
Words empty of their real meaning
Woe unto them that call evil good, and good evil; that put darkness for light, and light for darkness; that put bitter for sweet, and sweet for bitter! – Isaiah 5:20, KJV Private Definitions of Cheaters I can remember my undergraduate philosophy professor telling us on multiple occasions how to deal with difficult argument situations. … Continue reading “Words empty of their real meaning”