Category: Encouragement

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 As one goes through infidelity discovery and divorce, the injustices or “wrong” seem to pile up. Your soon-to-be-ex and his/her supporters might look no … Continue reading ““Though the Wrong Seems Oft So Strong””

God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble. Therefore will not we fear, though the earth be removed, and though the mountains be carried into the midst of the sea; Though the waters thereof roar and be troubled, though the mountains shake with the swelling thereof. Selah. … Be still, and … Continue reading “Be Still”

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 An important lesson I learned through surviving my divorce was to make my own choices and decisions. … Continue reading “Be Your Own Man (Woman)”

Calling the Focus on the Family® Helpline When the Other Man was revealed to me, I called a helpline to figure out my next steps. Specifically, I called the Focus on the Family® Helpline (1-855-771-HELP (4357)). It actually was supportive for me. My mother had called earlier and had a very bad experience with the … Continue reading “Evangelical Helpline For Struggling Marriages”

Recently, someone told me that her pastor said that that people who divorce their spouses for adultery could not remarry. I asked her where he got that notion. She said “The Word of God, of course!” I asked her why other conservative pastors would disagree with her pastor when they know “the Word of God”  as well. … Continue reading “As Long As This Is Being Taught By Pastors…”