A friend is always loyal, and a brother is born to help in time of need. -Proverbs 17:7, NLT A blessing in disguise with cheating revelation is how that awful news exposes ones true friends verses erstwhile “friends.” I am SOOOO grateful for the many friends who passed that fire-test. These are people who stood … Continue reading “Silver Lining about friends following cheating revelations”
Author: Divorce Minister
“It doesn’t matter what she did,” says cheater apologist.
“It doesn’t matter what she did. You need to focus on your own sins.” – Cheater Apologist This sort of response is the very definition of dismissive. It has all the appearance of godliness without the substance. Of course, adultery–i.e. the victimization of faithful spouses–matters to God! When someone responds by being dismissive of adultery or … Continue reading ““It doesn’t matter what she did,” says cheater apologist.”
Divorce Minister blog wins another award!
Yesterday, I learned that my blog was selected as a top five blog in the category of “Christian Divorce Blogs.” The article explaining the selection process is here. I am encouraged to see the blog getting recognition. This is a far cry from how this blog started as I wondered if anyone would be interested … Continue reading “Divorce Minister blog wins another award!”
“I didn’t tell you, because I thought you would get angry,” says Cheater.
“I didn’t tell you, because I thought you’d get angry.” -Cheater Let’s start to unpack this “gem” of a cheater-speak: 1. The cheater is aware that what he or she did might be upsetting to the faithful spouse, yet still did it. This is another reason why I am in the camp that cheaters have full knowledge … Continue reading ““I didn’t tell you, because I thought you would get angry,” says Cheater.”
Leads to destruction
You can rationalize it all you want and justify the path of error you have chosen, but you’ll find out in the end that you took the road to destruction. -Proverbs 14:12, TPT “I have to follow my heart,” says the cheater. “God would want me to be happy,” says the cheater. “I have to … Continue reading “Leads to destruction”
Glad God Condemns
God will surely judge people who are immoral and those who commit adultery. -Hebrews 13:4b, NLT God is love…. -I John 4:16b, KJV If God does not condemn anything, can God real be loving? I do not think so. That is why I am grateful God does condemn adultery as evil (see Deut. 22:22). Such condemnation is … Continue reading “Glad God Condemns”
Still a virgin? Really?!
(Nora defines “fooling around” as beyond making out but short of intercourse—to her knowledge, Crist never engaged in intercourse so he could honestly say he was a virgin.) -Taylor Berglund, “John Crist Cancels 2019 Tour Dates After Reports of Sexting, Harassment, Manipulation” This sentence in the article about disgraced Christian Comedian John Crist caught my … Continue reading “Still a virgin? Really?!”
Christian Comedian John Crist Fiasco
Recently, news broke about a Christian comedian known for his parodies of the evangelical culture. John Crist canceled his tour to deal with a pattern of admitted sinful behavior towards women. If half of what is shared in the breaking article (click here) is true, Crist is a predator. The article shares stories of how … Continue reading “Christian Comedian John Crist Fiasco”
Joshua Harris on his divorce and leaving Christianity
Harris is very likable and humble in this interview. He gives some hints as to what was behind his marriage ending. Harris says, “…if you are living in unrepentant sin, then you have to be put out of the church. …. I excommunicated myself essentially.” Examples of what offenses might cause this excommunication: “Getting an … Continue reading “Joshua Harris on his divorce and leaving Christianity”
God going before!
“As soon as you hear the sound of marching in the tops of the poplar trees, move quickly, because that will mean the Lord has gone out in front of you to strike the Philistine army.” -2 Samuel 5:24, NIV When God has plans for you, He goes before you as He did for King David in this … Continue reading “God going before!”