“‘…if I have cheated anybody out of anything, I will pay back four times the amount.’” -Luke 19:8b, NIV A truly repentant Cheater will offer restitution. This is what I see from this famous story about Jesus meeting Zacchaeus. Jesus did not insist on this. The offer was freely offered by Zaccheaus. He had met … Continue reading “Freely provides restitution”
Author: Divorce Minister
Blessed remarriage!
You will say then, “Branches were broken off so that I could be grafted in.” Granted. But they were broken off because of unbelief, and you stand by faith. Do not be arrogant, but tremble. For if God did not spare the natural branches, he will not spare you either. -Romans 11:19-21, NIV Often times, … Continue reading “Blessed remarriage!”
Called out!
For some people have deliberately violated their consciences; as a result, their faith has been shipwrecked. Hymenaeus and Alexander are two examples. I threw them out and handed them over to Satan so they might learn not to blaspheme God. -I Timothy 1:19b-20, NLT The Apostle Paul names, names here. He does not shy away from … Continue reading “Called out!”
They do not really care about you!
“I never intended to hurt you,” says Cheater. This statement is either from someone who is lying boldly to your face or by someone who sucks at connecting their actions to consequences. In neither instance are they a good person to be around. They may be lying to more than just you in making this … Continue reading “They do not really care about you!”
It’s my birthday!
Today is another birthday for me. Life gets better. This is what I have seen in my lifetime. After going through some terrible things, I have experienced how God uses those experiences to create beauty later in life. Years ago, I remember talking with a guy at a gym I frequented in Connecticut. He shared … Continue reading “It’s my birthday!”
Telling on themselves.
Cheaters often overestimate their own cleverness. They think they are getting away with it all. But rather, their words are telling everyone with ears to hear the reality of their sins. How does this work? They level an outrageous accusation towards the faithful spouse. Maybe they say that the faithful spouse is manipulating everyone close … Continue reading “Telling on themselves.”
Dumb Stuff “Christians” Say Regarding Cheating Situations
Even fools are thought wise if they keep silent, and discerning if they hold their tongues. -Proverbs 17:28 More Christians could learn from that fool from Proverbs 17:28 who held his tongue when it comes to marriages ravaged by adultery. Sadly, the advice (and condemnation) come all too freely for faithful spouses. Here a few … Continue reading “Dumb Stuff “Christians” Say Regarding Cheating Situations”
Achieved the “800 Bench Press Club” Yesterday!
When going through infidelity discovery, the pain is really strong. I am so glad I did not allow that pain to stop me from living into the future. Yesterday, I achieved a feat that would have blown my 20 or even 30 year old self. In training, I bench pressed 805 lbs (365 kgs) in … Continue reading “Achieved the “800 Bench Press Club” Yesterday!”
Fun Hobby Saturday!
Today, I have a rare Saturday off from work. It is the weekend leading up to my birthday. So, I am going up to the Twin Cities to do a heavy session in bench press. It is a mini-birthday treat to me. I am excited to see where my limits are at in bench before … Continue reading “Fun Hobby Saturday!”
Song to strengthen
When recovering from the destruction of infidelity discovery and divorce, getting a solid job to meet financial needs is important. Today, I am simply posting a song to encourage those going into fray of the job hunt today. (Truth be told, I am also posting for myself, too. In a little while, I will be … Continue reading “Song to strengthen”