“During the celebration [church retirement party for Yawn], Julianna and Pastor Yawn both got drunk and were described in the filings as ‘dancing “on” each other in a provocative way that was very embarrassing to Ben Zobrist, especially in front of their close church friends.’ The dad-of-three baseball player privately rebuked his wife for her … Continue reading “Zobrist Saga Continues With Dirty Dancing Allegations”
Category: Sin
Glimpses of clarity
“But if you fail to do this, you will be sinning against the Lord; and you may be sure that your sin will find you out.” -Numbers 32:23, NIV A slip. An admission is made. The veil of lies is lifted for a brief moment of truth-telling. Then it is back to the old games of … Continue reading “Glimpses of clarity”
Cheater-Speak: “I’m afraid of him.”
“I’m afraid of him,” she–aka the cheater–says. This like a blank check that a female cheater can cash in at anytime for sympathy and support from pastors and therapists alike. Most do not bother to ask any followup questions as to why she is claiming such fear. If they do, they might get: “I’m afraid, because … Continue reading “Cheater-Speak: “I’m afraid of him.””
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”
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”
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”
Julianna Zobrist makes a statement re:Ben Zobrist’s accusations
Back story on today’s post: Former NBL star, Ben Zobrist filed a lawsuit against the alleged lover, former Pastor Brian Yawn, who Zobrist claimed was involved with his wife, Julianna. Apparently, Julianna Zobrist had something to “say” about the claims in that lawsuit and, more specifically, about her divorce from Ben Zobrist: “I am choosing … Continue reading “Julianna Zobrist makes a statement re:Ben Zobrist’s accusations”
Disbelief of others
For there is nothing hidden that will not be disclosed, and nothing concealed that will not be known or brought out into the open. -Luke 8:17, NIV Discovering infidelity is disorienting. What a faithful spouse needs are clear heads. What a faithful spouse does NOT need is someone feeding their disbelief over the cheating. An … Continue reading “Disbelief of others”