When he lies, it is consistent with his character; for he is a liar and the father of lies. -John 8:44b, NLT I hate being lied to. In other words, I don’t like being manipulated because that is what being lied to is about–namely, manipulation. Someone who lies to you is trying to manipulate you. … Continue reading “Hate being lied to”
Author: Divorce Minister
In love with darkness
…men loved darkness rather than light, because their deeds were evil. 20 For everyone practicing evil hates the light and does not come to the light, lest his deeds should be exposed. -John 3:19b-20, NKJV Cheaters do not want their lies exposed. They will go through all sort of contortions to keep control of the narrative where they … Continue reading “In love with darkness”
Rescue Animals
What is the price of two sparrows—one copper coin? But not a single sparrow can fall to the ground without your Father knowing it. -Matthew 10:29, NLT God cares for all of His creation. We are far more capable than the birds of the air. Yet God figures out how to care for them as … Continue reading “Rescue Animals”
Much loved pets
I am a sucker for getting pets. We got another parrot shortly after our wedding anniversary. That brings our “flock” to three.* The latest is a talkative Jardine parrot. He is very beautiful and funny when he talks. An example is when he says, “Ooops” if his claws slip while walking on the newspaper. And … Continue reading “Much loved pets”
Roots into Christ’s love
And I pray that you, being rooted and established in love, 18 may have power, together with all the Lord’s holy people, to grasp how wide and long and high and deep is the love of Christ, 19 and to know this love that surpasses knowledge—that you may be filled to the measure of all the fullness of God. -Ephesians 3:17b-19, NIV Do … Continue reading “Roots into Christ’s love”
Hurts SOO much!
Day and night I have only tears for food, while my enemies continually taunt me, saying, “Where is this God of yours?” -Psalm 42:3, NLT Hurts SOOO much! It is hard to overstate how awful it feels to discover your spouse has been unfaithful to you. The pain is literally debilitating. Basic life functions like … Continue reading “Hurts SOO much!”
Inflated Sense of Entitlement
An adulterous woman consumes a man, then wipes her mouth and says, “What’s wrong with that?” -Proverbs 30:20, NLT Only a cheater could confess to infidelity in one breath and in the other demand that you win their trust back in the other! It is truly a moment in life that is stranger than fiction. Yet I … Continue reading “Inflated Sense of Entitlement”
His Joy
…fixing our eyes on Jesus, the pioneer and perfecter of faith. For the joy set before him he endured the cross, scorning its shame, and sat down at the right hand of the throne of God. -Hebrews 12:2, NIV (emphasis mine) As I reflect on the Scriptures about Jesus’ death, I am struck by this … Continue reading “His Joy”
So many decisions even in the act!
Cheating does not “just happen.” So many deliberated choices are made by cheaters that pave the way to violating their marriage vows. Infidelity is NEVER just one “mistake.” They had to make a series of poor choices. -To have sex with someone not their spouse, they had to first find this individual. -They had to … Continue reading “So many decisions even in the act!”
Allowances and Understanding
Eight days later the disciples were together again, and this time Thomas was with them. The doors were locked; but suddenly, as before, Jesus was standing among them. “Peace be with you,” he said. -John 20:26, NLT Eight days! Jesus has already shown up once to the Disciples. Yet the Disciples are still in a locked room … Continue reading “Allowances and Understanding”