For the Lord is righteous, he loves justice…. -Psalm 11:7a, NIV Caring for faithful spouses is a justice issue, in my opinion. I know many issues in this world are related to the imbalance of justice. Adultery and adultery victims are not the only ones suffering from a world run through with injustice. Yet they are suffering injustices. If … Continue reading “Indifference to injustice is not a godly option”
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What are you doing to care for your soul?
“I am the good shepherd. The good shepherd sacrifices his life for the sheep. “ -John 10:11, NLT Holding onto to the belief in God’s goodness is a real fete of soul strength during the time of infidelity discovery and divorce. I know it is not easy. It is a real test of one’s … Continue reading “What are you doing to care for your soul?”
Carl Lentz Story Much Worse!
Disgraced, former Hillsong pastor, Carl Lentz, was allegedly involved in committing adultery for years! In fact, I probably would rather categorize these relationships as Clergy Sexual Abuse as he is alleged to have been sleeping with members of his own church since 2017! This is ugly. All of this demonstrates why “Taking Adultery Seriously” remains … Continue reading “Carl Lentz Story Much Worse!”
Promises from Isaiah 54
“Fear not; you will no longer live in shame. Don’t be afraid; there is no more disgrace for you.” -Isaiah 54:4a, NLT Can we claim the promises in this chapter even though they are about Israel? Yes. These are words to God’s people. We are God’s people as children of God (see I John 3:1). … Continue reading “Promises from Isaiah 54”
DM is moving! Spotty posting warning.
By the end of this month (April 2020), I will be moving my family closer to where I work. This means that I might not get a post up every single day as I usually do. I just wanted you all to know. Hopefully, this will only happen a few times in this transition season. … Continue reading “DM is moving! Spotty posting warning.”
Tweaking Blog Following Saturday’s MN BlogCon
Well, you have probably noticed some cosmetic changes on Divorce Minister: Taking Adultery Seriously. Last Saturday, I attended my first blogging conference in my home state, Minnesota. They gave me some ideas, and I have been tweaking my blog a little bit here and there since to try and extend my reach. Thanks for bearing … Continue reading “Tweaking Blog Following Saturday’s MN BlogCon”
Cheaters Are NOT Martyrs But Rather Aggressors!
And don’t you realize that if a man joins himself to a prostitute, he becomes one body with her? For the Scriptures say, “The two are united into one.” –I Corinthians 6:16, NLT Cheaters seem to enjoy playing the “martyr card.” They claim their spouse did not give them enough sex or emotional attention. “We … Continue reading “Cheaters Are NOT Martyrs But Rather Aggressors!”
I speak as an evangelical chaplain.
I am an evangelical, ordained minister and professional chaplain. This website tackles infidelity from those lenses. I maintain that the Bible has plenty to say on the topics of adultery, abandonment, and divorce to correct what currently is out there for faithful spouses. In launching this blog, I am attempting to provide healing words to … Continue reading “I speak as an evangelical chaplain.”
He Came Down For You, Too!
“Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends. Ye are my friends, if ye do whatsoever I command you. Henceforth I call you not servants; for the servant knoweth not what his lord doeth: but I have called you friends; for all things that I have … Continue reading “He Came Down For You, Too!”
Being A Divorcee In Christian Community
For all the law is fulfilled in one word, even in this: “You shall love your neighbor as yourself.” But if you bite and devour one another, beware lest you be consumed by one another! -Galatians 5:14-15, NKJV It hard to be divorced and live in the evangelical, Christian community. Because “The Shared Responsibility Lie” is … Continue reading “Being A Divorcee In Christian Community”