Marriage should be honored by all, and the marriage bed kept pure, for God will judge the adulterer and all the sexually immoral. -Hebrews 13:4, NIV How can you miss it that bad?! How can someone read and understand the Bible yet treat adultery as a “regrettable footnote” to a marriage ending? It astounds me … Continue reading “Adultery is NOT a footnote!”
Loophole? OT Polygamy.
“I gave your master’s house to you, and your master’s wives into your arms. I gave you all Israel and Judah. And if all this had been too little, I would have given you even more.” -2 Samuel 12:8, NIV What do we make of God saying that He would have given King David more … Continue reading “Loophole? OT Polygamy.”
Removal of ring tells you something
When a cheater goes on vacation and removes her wedding ring, you can be sure she is emotionally unfaithful (and likely more). The wedding ring minds us and others that we are married. It is a symbol that helps signal socially that the person is unavailable. A person choosing to remove this article and “forget” … Continue reading “Removal of ring tells you something”
Special Works Prepared Just For Us To Do!
For we are God’s handiwork, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance for us to do. -Ephesians 2:10, NIV You were put on this planet with a plan in mind. God has prepared good works for you to do. These are works prepared for how you were specifically designed. I find this … Continue reading “Special Works Prepared Just For Us To Do!”
Centering reminder: I am a son of God, and that is enough.
Make it your own, but I find a good statement to remind myself of my worth and identity is: I am a son (or daughter) of God, and that is enough. Don’t know what you may be struggling with today. But I hope this saying gives you strength and peace as it does for me.
Letter re:Doug Weiss’ Divorce
Recently, Chump Lady posted on Doug Weiss’ divorce and then sudden engagement to Joni Lamb (of the Christian Daystar broadcasting fame). Dr. Doug Weiss treats “sex addiction” and claims to be in recovery from sex addiction for over 30 years. While this is important information to know for context, this post is not so much … Continue reading “Letter re:Doug Weiss’ Divorce”
Cheaters devalue.
Instead of your shame you will receive a double portion, and instead of disgrace you will rejoice in your inheritance. And so you will inherit a double portion in your land, and everlasting joy will be yours. -Isaiah 61:7, NIV Cheaters devalue. They will run you down, figuratively speaking. The whole point is to make it seem like … Continue reading “Cheaters devalue.”
Initially ashamed….
I remember when I first started dating, again… My profile didn’t have info about being divorced. I felt ashamed of this. Soon, though, I realized that I was wasting time not having it posted. So, I changed it. People will sort themselves when we show who we are. We do not have to be ashamed … Continue reading “Initially ashamed….”
God is a good bet!
And without faith it is impossible to please God, because anyone who comes to him must believe that he exists and that he rewards those who earnestly seek him. -Hebrews 11:6, NIV God is a good bet. I know it does not always feel that way. However, that is what it means to have faith. God … Continue reading “God is a good bet!”
Opening one’s heart takes courage
It takes courage to open up one’s heart. For a while, I have been selective where I work and interact about to whom I have shared the part of my story where my first marriage ended. People sometimes react oddly to such disclosures. And not everyone needs to know. A common response that I have … Continue reading “Opening one’s heart takes courage”