I don’t mean to say that I have already achieved these things or that I have already reached perfection. But I press on to possess that perfection for which Christ Jesus first possessed me. -Philippians 3:12, NLT Faithful spouses are not without their moral or relational flaws. I know I was and am not perfect. … Continue reading “Imperfect but still deserving better!”
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I would want to know…
Lying lips are abomination to the Lord: but they that deal truly are his delight. -Proverbs 12:22, KJV Along with stories reporting the exposure of Ashley Madison‘s client information–i.e. adultery seekers’ info–I have seen some things cautioning against looking at these lists as well as bemoaning the exposure as destroying marriages. Such reasoning infuriates … Continue reading “I would want to know…”
Josh Duggar and Ashley Madison
Take no part in the worthless deeds of evil and darkness; instead, expose them. – Ephesians 5:11, NLT In the wake of the Ashley Madison hack and posting of user identities, information has come to light about embattled, eldest son of the Duggar family fame. And it is not good… For those who are … Continue reading “Josh Duggar and Ashley Madison”
Clarification: My Goal Is NOT To Shame Faithful Spouses Who Stay
Yesterday, I had an interesting exchange with another pastor who raised a concern. He was wondering if my blogging is shaming for faithful spouses who choose to stay and restore their marriage with a cheater. I am writing today to address that concern. To be crystal clear: My goal is NOT to shame faithful spouses who … Continue reading “Clarification: My Goal Is NOT To Shame Faithful Spouses Who Stay”
Remember Your “Cistern Story”
So when Joseph came to his brothers, they stripped him of his robe—the ornate robe he was wearing—and they took him and threw him into the cistern. The cistern was empty; there was no water in it. – Genesis 37:23-24, NIV What’s your “Cistern Story?” Can you think of a time when your world was … Continue reading “Remember Your “Cistern Story””
Duggar Debacle
“Easy ‘forgivism’ may gloss over the terrible situation in the short term, but it reinforces to everyone that the egregious, soul-siphoning sin committed against the victim was trivial, easy to get over.” Source: In faith communities like the Duggars, abuse victims are encouraged to be filled with grace. It’s not that simple. – The Washington … Continue reading “Duggar Debacle”
Feedback Request: Pondering Writing A Book
Maybe it was dealing with horrible counsel found in Dr. Laney’s book or maybe it was a recent story of how this blog helped someone from my hometown or maybe it was writing another submission to a Christian online magazine for publication. I don’t know. Whatever it was (maybe a “Who” and not an “it”), I do … Continue reading “Feedback Request: Pondering Writing A Book”
Moving day…No, literally!
Sorry for being silent…Mrs., Munchkin, and I were moving today. We are grateful for all the family who helped us move to our new more affordable place. Still have more work to do. But am glad for this move. It is much nicer than the one I took on my own over two years ago … Continue reading “Moving day…No, literally!”
On False Care And Concern
“Then he will say to those on his left, ‘Depart from me, you who are cursed, into the eternal fire prepared for the devil and his angels. For I was hungry and you gave me nothing to eat, I was thirsty and you gave me nothing to drink, I was a stranger and you did not invite … Continue reading “On False Care And Concern”
Adultery Helps Marriages Is An Old Lie
And why not do evil that good may come?—as some people slanderously charge us with saying. Their condemnation is just. – Romans 3:8, ESV If you are at all like me, this seems like a strange argument for the Apostle Paul to be addressing in his letter to the Romans. However, my eyes were open … Continue reading “Adultery Helps Marriages Is An Old Lie”