5 A father to the fatherless, a defender of widows, is God in his holy dwelling. 6 God sets the lonely in families, he leads out the prisoners with singing; but the rebellious live in a sun-scorched land. -Psalm 68:5-6, NIV Our God is someone who cares for the isolated and imprisoned. What I love about the Psalms is how … Continue reading “God is a sure bet!”
Category: Encouragement
Divorce Minister Passes 500,000 Views!!
Divorce Minister blog ministry passed a platform milestone this past week: The blog has been viewed over half a million times from over 200,000 visitors hailing from nearly 200 countries! And all of this has happened in less than four years of existence! It is quite amazing to me to see demonstrated interest and hunger … Continue reading “Divorce Minister Passes 500,000 Views!!”
As the Spirit moves…
“The wind blows wherever it wants. Just as you can hear the wind but can’t tell where it comes from or where it is going, so you can’t explain how people are born of the Spirit.” -John 3:8, NLT Being abandoned only to discover one’s spouse has an adultery partner is tough. That isn’t even … Continue reading “As the Spirit moves…”
Another Oldie But Goodie Song on Self-Respect
It’s a problem not unique to us. We are not the first people who are tempted to give up our self-respect in an attempt to keep the lying cheater. The following song at the bottom of this post is from a 1960s song about having some self-respect as a man walking away from an lying … Continue reading “Another Oldie But Goodie Song on Self-Respect”
Hymn Encouragement: “Though the wrong….”
“This is my Father’s world: Oh, let me ne’er forget That though the wrong seems oft so strong, God is the ruler yet.” -“This Is My Father’s World” by Maltbie Babcock It is rough. These are the times to remember an eternal perspective. God will deal with injustice ultimately. Today, I simply want to encourage you to … Continue reading “Hymn Encouragement: “Though the wrong….””
Another Good Song – “Babe” by Sugarland (featuring Taylor Swift)
I admire those faithful spouses who were able to enforce their boundaries with “just” one revelation of infidelity. These rare souls know they deserve to be treated better. And they have no problems enforcing their “deal-breakers” as in “you cheat on me, and we are over, period.” And for those who come here that are … Continue reading “Another Good Song – “Babe” by Sugarland (featuring Taylor Swift)”
Cheaters, Churches, and Christianity
I can hardly believe the report about the sexual immorality going on among you—something that even pagans don’t do. I am told that a man in your church is living in sin with his stepmother. You are so proud of yourselves, but you should be mourning in sorrow and shame. And you should remove this man … Continue reading “Cheaters, Churches, and Christianity”
Happy Mother’s Day, Faithful Wives!
Happy Mother’s Day to all those faithful spouses who are mothers! The shame of a “broken home” is not upon you. You are modeling health and godliness when you refuse to tolerate infidelity in your marriage and home. You are teaching your children (and grandchildren) not to tolerate abuse as adultery is abuse, IMO. On … Continue reading “Happy Mother’s Day, Faithful Wives!”
Michael Card teachings on lament.
So often the church has lost sight of how important lament is. God wants our honesty. And sometimes all we can give God is our tears and protests of pain. The following series of YouTube videos linked below lay out a teaching by the Christian musician, Michael Card, on the topic of lament. It blessed … Continue reading “Michael Card teachings on lament.”
Divorce Minister Blog Vision
…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 ministry born … Continue reading “Divorce Minister Blog Vision”