The fathers shall not be put to death for the children, neither shall the children be put to death for the fathers: every man shall be put to death for his own sin. – Deuteronomy 24:16, KJV “What did you contribute to the breakdown of your marriage?” -Inquiring Christian I do not like this sort … Continue reading “Asking Faithful Spouse About “Their Part””
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If he can’t get the pastor to cheat…
…Satan can target his spouse to eliminate another shepherd. Be sober, be vigilant; because your adversary the devil, as a roaring lion, walketh about, seeking whom he may devour… – I Peter 5:8, KJV But if you are always biting and devouring one another, watch out! Beware of destroying one another. – Galatians 5:15, NLT … Continue reading “If he can’t get the pastor to cheat…”
Tell The Congregation!
Do not listen to an accusation against an elder unless it is confirmed by two or three witnesses. Those who sin should be reprimanded in front of the whole church; this will serve as a strong warning to others. -1 Timonthy 5:19-20, NLT I am aware that these verses are sometimes abused in churches to … Continue reading “Tell The Congregation!”
How To Cultivate Happiness
In every thing give thanks: for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus concerning you. -1 Thessalonians 5:18, KJV Who knew that being thankful is good for one’s soul? Apparently, God did! 🙂 What do you give thanks to God for? I am thankful for good health. Thankful for my parents who … Continue reading “How To Cultivate Happiness”
Making Repentance The Priority
Peter’s words pierced their hearts, and they said to him and to the other apostles, “Brothers, what should we do?” Peter replied, “Each of you must repent of your sins and turn to God, and be baptized in the name of Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of your sins. Then you will receive the gift … Continue reading “Making Repentance The Priority”
Divorce Minister Blog Reaches Over 50,000!
Over 50,000 Individual Visitors! Divorce Minister: Taking Adultery Seriously officially launched on July 11th, 2014. Since that date, we have had over 50,000 unique individual visitors as of today. This includes individuals from over 150 different countries stretching across the globe. Plus, the blog has had over 150,000 views. All under 1.5 years of existence! I share this … Continue reading “Divorce Minister Blog Reaches Over 50,000!”
Denial is not the same thing as forgiveness.
“For everyone practicing evil hates the light and does not come to the light, lest his deeds should be exposed.” – John 3:20, NKJV Silence about infidelity is the same thing as avoiding the light. It says the person does not what his or her wicked deeds exposed. They have not truly embraced repentance and … Continue reading “Denial is not the same thing as forgiveness.”
Truly Repentant Cheaters Stop Managing Their Image
Surrendering Their Image Control A key piece in the testimony given by W. Paul Young, the author of The Shack, was how he did not make an excuse or try to hide the fact of his infidelity. He stopped trying to pretend or control how people perceived him. And, certainly, he did not put a muzzle on … Continue reading “Truly Repentant Cheaters Stop Managing Their Image”
“Date Your Spouse” Advice
“Date your wife. Take her out. Get her flowers. Maybe it will reignite something?” – Christian leader to faithful husband I find this advice obnoxious. Sadly, it seems ubiquitous in evangelical-land as a way to “affair proof” a marriage. Such is dangerous and delusional thinking. The state of the marriage relationship is not what causes adultery. … Continue reading ““Date Your Spouse” Advice”
DM’s Three Main Messages
The time following infidelity is often very confusing to the sucker-punched faithful spouse. This website was launched as a resource and support for Christian faithful spouses trying to navigate such treacherous waters. It was also started to help pastors and Christian leaders who truly care about faithful spouses during such traumatic times. What I have … Continue reading “DM’s Three Main Messages”