Forgiveness is hard. But we are called to forgive our brother and sister. Jesus tells us to do so. And he tells us to do so from our hearts. In illustrating this point, Jesus gives us “The Parable of the Unmerciful Servant” in Matthew 18:21-35. Essentially, it is a story about how a servant owes … Continue reading “Forgiving Adultery”
Category: Forgiveness
Has God really forgiven him even when he is still in adultery?
David, thank you so much for your words. I had been programed for twenty years to believe that my stbxh was a Christian, honorable, wise, trustworthy and safe man. Then he left me out of the blue and a month later I found out he was having an affair and that he had been cheating with … Continue reading “Has God really forgiven him even when he is still in adultery?”
Don’t Caste Your Pearls
“Do not give what is holy to the dogs; nor cast your pearls before swine, lest they trample them under their feet, and turn and tear you in pieces.” -Jesus in Matthew 7:6, NKJV And when the Pharisees saw it, they said to His disciples, “Why does your Teacher eat with tax collectors and sinners?” When … Continue reading “Don’t Caste Your Pearls”
I hate the movie “Fireproof”
For a time is coming when people will no longer listen to sound and wholesome teaching. They will follow their own desires and will look for teachers who will tell them whatever their itching ears want to hear. – 2 Timothy 4:3, NLT About five years ago, a major marital craze went through the American, … Continue reading “I hate the movie “Fireproof””
When do I forgive?
I understand. I guess what I’m asking is: When do I forgive? As time moves on, as it apparently has in your case, when do we forgive and move on? It seems the sin will never be acknowledged. Or, in other cases, it can not be … in the case of death of the offender, … Continue reading “When do I forgive?”
The Doormat Is NOT the High Ground
I wrote to you in my letter not to associate with sexually immoral people— not at all meaning the people of this world who are immoral, or the greedy and swindlers, or idolaters. In that case you would have to leave this world. But now I am writing to you that you must not associate … Continue reading “The Doormat Is NOT the High Ground”
When Pastors Are Caught…
While I am not interested in shaming anyone or any denomination as I see such actions as detrimental to building the Church, I am interested in learning from difficult situations. Today, I am examining a public statement about two pastors caught in infidelity with each other. Chump Lady passed along this situation to me via … Continue reading “When Pastors Are Caught…”
So is my ex correct in saying that God forgives him, so it is all ok
Dear Divorce Minister, My ex-husband, who has been having an affair for two years, tells me that he has prayed to God and everything is ok between him and God. He continues to go to Church each Sunday with our daughter (nobody there knows he has been committing adultery and I go to a … Continue reading “So is my ex correct in saying that God forgives him, so it is all ok”
You Don’t Have To Agree
Finally, be strong in the Lord and in his mighty power. Put on the full armor of God,so that you can take your stand against the devil’s schemes. For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the powers of this dark world and against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly … Continue reading “You Don’t Have To Agree”
True Reconciliation
“True reconciliation exposes the awfulness, the abuse, the hurt, the truth. It could even sometimes make things worse. It is a risky undertaking but in the end it is worthwhile, because in the end only an honest confrontation with reality can bring real healing. Superficial reconciliation can bring only superficial healing.” -Desmond Tutu Today’s quote … Continue reading “True Reconciliation”