Not Too Sensitive, Just Burned

Fools mock at making amends for sin,     but goodwill is found among the upright. – Proverbs 14:9, NIV When someone intentionally boils water and scalds another with it, I find it heartless to then blame the burn victim for crying out in pain when they are touched lightly on his/her burns. Such is how I … Continue reading “Not Too Sensitive, Just Burned”

Is it really “just” an emotional affair?

But among you there must not be even a hint of sexual immorality, or of any kind of impurity, or of greed, because these are improper for God’s holy people. – Ephesians 5:3, NIV (emphasis mine) “You have heard that it was said, ‘You shall not commit adultery.’ But I tell you that anyone who looks … Continue reading “Is it really “just” an emotional affair?”

Choosing Divorce As Act Of Love

God is love. – I John 4:16b, NIV I gave faithless Israel her certificate of divorce and sent her away because of all her adulteries. Yet I saw that her unfaithful sister Judah had no fear; she also went out and committed adultery. – Jeremiah 3:8, NIV Can Choosing Divorce Ever Be the Most Loving … Continue reading “Choosing Divorce As Act Of Love”

House of Cards

I know there are some wondering “what about the adulterous spouse? Where’s the grace for them?” I want to make it clear that there is grace and redemption for them too. There is grace and redemption available to all. From all the personal stories I’ve heard/read, and from my own experience with infidelity, here’s a … Continue reading “House of Cards”

Getting lost is sometimes the best thing

This song seemed fitting considering the most recent posts (and Mrs. DM is on a country kick tonight). “Find Yourself” by Brad Paisley When you find yourself In some far off place And it causes you To rethink some things You start to sense That slowly you’re becoming someone else And then you find yourself … Continue reading “Getting lost is sometimes the best thing”