You belong to your father, the devil, and you want to carry out your father’s desires. He was a murderer from the beginning, not holding to the truth, for there is no truth in him. When he lies, he speaks his native language, for he is a liar and the father of lies. -John 8:44, NIV … Continue reading “Judgy Jesus? Yep, you betcha!”
Category: Cheating
Believe truth!
For the word of God is alive and powerful. It is sharper than the sharpest two-edged sword, cutting between soul and spirit, between joint and marrow. It exposes our innermost thoughts and desires. -Hebrews 4:12, NLT Do not get your beliefs from your cheater! They are liars. Plus, their lies are designed for their own … Continue reading “Believe truth!”
Hand them over
You need to know that Alexander,the jeweler, has done me great harm. May our Lord give him what he deserves for all he has done. -2 Timothy 4:14, TPT “Are you praying for her (him)?” asks a concerned Christian. This is the “magic bullet” of spiritual healing. Maybe you heard of it? The idea is if you pray … Continue reading “Hand them over”
Marriage ending decision
“If a man is discovered committing adultery, both he and the woman must die. In this way, you will purge Israel of such evil.” -Deuteronomy 22:22, NLT Sometimes the most loving thing we can do is accept the decisions of others and allow them to experience the consequences of those decisions. According to Scripture, adultery … Continue reading “Marriage ending decision”
Words matter, words can minimize
“See, it is I who created the blacksmith who fans the coals into flame and forges a weapon fit for its work. And it is I who have created the destroyer to wreak havoc; no weapon forged against you will prevail, and you will refute every tongue that accuses you. -Isaiah 54:16-17a, NIV Words matter. Words can minimize. … Continue reading “Words matter, words can minimize”
Simple Commandment
Thou shalt not commit adultery. -Exodus 20:14, KJV I wonder how this simple and clear commandment has become second fiddle to couples’ counseling “wisdom” for so many pastors. So much time goes into the “why” of the cheating and little time is spent on pointing out the willful nature of the sin. In other words, … Continue reading “Simple Commandment”
The gut knows
This morning I was watching a reel on my phone. In this reel, a man called into a show and shared about his troubled marriage. He talked about how his wife had an “emotional affair.” The host and the caller go back and forth about what he should have done as a husband. Then the … Continue reading “The gut knows”
Gratitude guards your heart
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, ‘You must not eat from any tree in the garden’?” – Genesis 3:1, NIV As a hospice chaplain*, I see many different sorts of people on a daily basis. Often times, my … Continue reading “Gratitude guards your heart”
Power Struggle, not a marriage
Submit to one another out of reverence for Christ. -Ephesians 5:21, NIV I am convinced some Cheaters treat marriage issues as power struggles. They refuse to submit to their spouse as they find it offensive to actually “lose” in any way. To them, the idea of humbling themselves and truly repenting is repulsive. They act allergic … Continue reading “Power Struggle, not a marriage”
The road is paved
“The road to Hell is paved… …with good intentions.” -A proverb This saying is a wise one to remember when dealing with the aftermath that comes following infidelity discovery. It applies both to the actual cheater and to those who profess they are only giving “care.” “I never intended to hurt you.” – Cheater … Continue reading “The road is paved”