But as for you, ye thought evil against me; but God meant it unto good, to bring to pass, as it is this day, to save much people alive. -Genesis 50:20, KJV Just because God redeems a horrible situation does NOT mean the original sin is less than evil. God can take the discovery of adultery … Continue reading “Still evil”
Category: Sin
Is there an “innocent party” in a divorce?
Is there such thing as an “innocent party” in a divorce? Yes. I struggled with this question when fighting to retain my minister’s license years ago. Psycho-babble is winning when we cannot identify or distinguish between the innocent party and the perpetrator. Now, I understand those who say we all contribute to our marriage relationship. … Continue reading “Is there an “innocent party” in a divorce?”
Not entitled to your agreement!
While an abusive cheater may act otherwise, he or she is NOT entitled to your agreement. They might want you to agree to a blasé narrative about why you are divorcing absent all mention of their marriage-ending sin. They might want you to agree to never bring up the cheater partner. They might want you … Continue reading “Not entitled to your agreement!”
Marriage counseling is not magic. Therapy is not enough.
If attending pre-marital counseling, marriage therapy, and individual therapy could make a good marriage, then my first marriage ought to have been amazing. It wasn’t. Instead, my current marriage with Mrs. DM–where we have attended nearly zero therapy sessions together–is thriving. What’s my point? Attending therapy does not make a good marriage. Other elements are … Continue reading “Marriage counseling is not magic. Therapy is not enough.”
Gentle Reminder: You CAN choose to disagree!
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 “Gentle Reminder: You CAN choose to disagree!”
Spiritually Dangerous!
“But the cowardly, the unbelieving, the vile, the murderers, the sexually immoral, those who practice magic arts, the idolaters and all liars–they will be consigned to the fiery lake of burning sulfur. This is the second death.” -Revelations 21:8, NIV (emphasis mine) What if pastors led with this verse from Jesus to cheaters as opposed … Continue reading “Spiritually Dangerous!”
Unjust! Laura Lentz reportedly fired along with cheater husband Carl Lentz.
Now, unnamed sources tell the Sun that Laura was let go by Hillsong, reportedly because “if a married couple both work at the church and one of them is terminated, they both will be fired immediately.” -“Carl Lentz’s wife, Laura, reportedly fired from Hillsong amid scandal” by Lauren Steussy This is unjust. The husband cheats, and insult … Continue reading “Unjust! Laura Lentz reportedly fired along with cheater husband Carl Lentz.”
Adultery or Clergy Sexual Abuse?
2 And it came to pass in an eveningtide, that David arose from off his bed, and walked upon the roof of the king’s house: and from the roof he saw a woman washing herself; and the woman was very beautiful to look upon. 3 And David sent and enquired after the woman. And one said, “Is … Continue reading “Adultery or Clergy Sexual Abuse?”
Why DM keeps blogging
Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of compassion and the God of all comfort, who comforts us in all our troubles, so that we can comfort those in any trouble with the comfort we ourselves receive from God. -2 Corinthians 1:3-4, NIV Cheating combined with spiritual abuse is a … Continue reading “Why DM keeps blogging”
Confrontation takes real courage!
“Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged, for the LORD your God will be with you wherever you go.” -Joshua 1:9, NIV When marital infidelity is discovered, it takes a great amount of courage to confront. The first confrontation is NOT with the cheater, though. … Continue reading “Confrontation takes real courage!”