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Make every effort to live in peace with everyone and to be holy; without holiness no one will see the Lord. See to it that no one falls short of the grace of God and that no bitter root grows up to cause trouble and defile many. See that no one is sexually immoral…. – Hebrews 12:14-16a, NIV An important part … Continue reading “Bitterness And Adultery”

Are not five sparrows sold for two pennies? Yet not one of them is forgotten by God. Indeed, the very hairs of your head are all numbered. Don’t be afraid; you are worth more than many sparrows. – Luke 12:6-7, NIV I am convinced God gave us animals to teach us about Him and His love for … Continue reading “Furry Friends Help”

“I’m for the marriage.” Have you ever had a counselor or pastor tell you this right before making you feel guilty about considering divorce following your spouse’s repeated infidelities? Maybe you’ve told yourself this? Perhaps, you or they tied it to the Malachi 2 passage. “God hates divorce, and so, do I. I’m for keeping … Continue reading ““I’m for the marriage.””

One who has unreliable friends soon comes to ruin,     but there is a friend who sticks closer than a brother. -Proverbs 18:24, NIV Today, I am  writing a post about what I learned concerning friendships following my ex’s adultery and my divorce. These are lessons I learned from my personal experience, and I speak from … Continue reading “Dealing With Friends Post-Adultery And Divorce”

And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose. -Romans 8:28, NIV Today, I wanted to post about some important lessons I learned as an adultery and divorce survivor. These are just my personal thoughts–not counseling or really even pastoral reflections for the … Continue reading “Lessons Learned After My Divorce”

He said, “Who told you that you were naked? Have you eaten of the tree of which I commanded you not to eat?” The man said, “The woman whom you gave to be with me, she gave me fruit of the tree, and I ate.” Then the Lord God said to the woman, “What is this that you have done?” … Continue reading “Blame-shifting From Eden”

Blog Update:   I wasn’t sure if anyone would listen. But I felt God leading me to test the waters in writing a blog on adultery/divorce, and I decided to launched this blog on Friday, July 11th, 2o14. After thirty days and  thirty-one posts, the blog has reached and exceeded the 10,000 views mark with … Continue reading “Thank You: Over 10,000 Views In One Month!”

The teachers of the law and the Pharisees brought in a woman caught in adultery. They made her stand before the group and said to Jesus, “Teacher, this woman was caught in the act of adultery. In the Law Moses commanded us to stone such women. Now what do you say?”  -John 8:3-5, NIV. This famous passage from … Continue reading “Default To Divorce”

Hi Pastor David,   I found your blog via Chump Lady.    I know that this is not your blog’s stated purpose — you call it Divorce Minister after all — but I am trying to reconcile with my husband after his affair nearly 3 years ago. I read Chump Lady because I find that … Continue reading “Letter from Still A Chump”