More than a year after the divorce and after I had married Mrs. DM, I was contacted by my ex-wife out of the blue. She was contacting me to ostensibly gain closure and understand why our marriage ended. My ex-wife wanted to meet up to rehash our relationship in person. Her inquest was essentially: Can … Continue reading ““Can we meet up to discuss what went wrong in our marriage?””
Category: Theology of divorce
Major Catholic Church Development Regarding Annulments and Adultery
Big News Reported On CNN: “Pope Francis makes annulment of marriages cheaper and easier” by Delia Gallagher and Daniel Burke (click on article title above for link) I am not Catholic. My understanding of marriage is more in line with Protestantism, of course. I am an evangelical and a Lutheran minister, after all. In my … Continue reading “Major Catholic Church Development Regarding Annulments and Adultery”
I’m intolerant.
Yes, that is correct. My name is David, and I am intolerant. And I am not ashamed of this truth in the least. This intolerance presents no problems internally for me. In fact, I hope more people–and more pastors, especially–become as intolerant as I am. If only our churches were so intolerant! My hope is … Continue reading “I’m intolerant.”
Personal Growth Versus Accepting Blame
And he said, That which cometh out of the man, that defileth the man. For from within, out of the heart of men, proceed evil thoughts, adulteries, fornications, murders, Thefts, covetousness, wickedness, deceit, lasciviousness, an evil eye, blasphemy, pride, foolishness: All these evil things come from within, and defile the man. – Mark 7:20-23, KJV, (emphasis mine) … Continue reading “Personal Growth Versus Accepting Blame”
I know you want your marriage to survive this…
Speaking to myself three years ago: “I know you want your marriage to survive your spouse’s infidelity… …but the fate of your marriage does not hinge on your decision(s).” When my marriage unraveled and I discovered the Other Man, I wanted so badly for my (then) wife to repent of her unfaithfulness and stop the divorce … Continue reading “I know you want your marriage to survive this…”
Blogger Matt Walsh On Ashley Madison Exposures
Last week Friday, Matt Walsh put out an article on the Ashley Madison data breach. It is entitled “Cheating On Your Spouse Is Not A Mistake” (click on title for link to article). While I certainly do not agree with everything Matt Walsh writes, I generally like this take on the exposure of cheaters. … Continue reading “Blogger Matt Walsh On Ashley Madison Exposures”
Adult Children of Divorce
When I preached a few weeks back on divorce, someone came to me after the sermon asking for resources for adult children of divorce. I did not have much to offer as I am unaware of much for that demographic. It is symptomatic of how adultery and divorce remain viewed as an issue only … Continue reading “Adult Children of Divorce”
Christianity Is NOT the Problem!
“Woe unto you, scribes and Pharisees, hypocrites! for ye are like unto whited sepulchres, which indeed appear beautiful outward, but are within full of dead men’s bones, and of all uncleanness. Even so ye also outwardly appear righteous unto men, but within ye are full of hypocrisy and iniquity.” – Matthew 23:27-28, KJV Jesus … Continue reading “Christianity Is NOT the Problem!”
James MacDonald and Adultery Teachings
Almost There BUT… Yesterday, James MacDonald shared some teachings on adultery and divorce in a broadcast entitled: “Putting Your Heart in Your Marriage – C.” It was part of his ministry “Walk in the Word.” He is going through the Ten Commandments and hit the one that prohibits adultery (see Exodus 20:14). Here’s the link … Continue reading “James MacDonald and Adultery Teachings”
Brother Standing Up For Anna–Josh Duggar’s Wife
“If we say that we have no sin, we deceive ourselves, and the truth is not in us. If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins, and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.” – I John 1:8-9, KJV Anna Duggar’s brother, Daniel Keller, apparently took exception to the quoting … Continue reading “Brother Standing Up For Anna–Josh Duggar’s Wife”