At the beginning of 2021, I would like to pause to share some statistics about the ongoing reach of Divorce Minister: Taking Adultery Seriously during the past year, 2020. During 2020, Divorce Minister had: Views = 95,544 Visitors = 31,217 Countries/Territories of Origin = 153 The blog’s top five actual posts: 1. Nancy Ortberg shares … Continue reading “Divorce Minister Statistical Year in Review”
Pastors, be more biblical and leave divorce off your vice list!
Pastors, let us strike “divorce” from our list of social ills and vices! Before going through a divorce myself, I probably never would have understood the importance of this simple move. I was not sensitized to the subtle shaming messages such inclusion sends. What I have noticed is how pastors and other Christian leaders will … Continue reading “Pastors, be more biblical and leave divorce off your vice list!”
Cut the Connection
When at a conference following the fresh official end to my first marriage, I was given some solid advice about my future. Like two ships untying their lines from a dock, I was told to let my ex-wife sail her ship away, and I was to do the same. It was about cutting the cord … Continue reading “Cut the Connection”
God’s Deal-Breakers: Eschatological Lessons on Covenant
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 11:20b-21, NIV An often used argument against faithful spouses choosing divorce from a cheater is the analogy to God’s covenant with his people. … Continue reading “God’s Deal-Breakers: Eschatological Lessons on Covenant”
Encouragement: Good men and good women DO exist!
He replied again, “I have zealously served the Lord God Almighty. But the people of Israel have broken their covenant with you, torn down your altars, and killed every one of your prophets. I am the only one left, and now they are trying to kill me, too.” … “Yet I will preserve 7,000 others in Israel … Continue reading “Encouragement: Good men and good women DO exist!”
…and then the cheating is discovered.
…and be sure your sin will find you out. -Numbers 32:23b, KJV All those emotionally cold counseling meetings. All the finger-pointing and fault-finding sessions. All the anger over what seemed petty yet was treated as “life and death” marriage problems. …then the cheating is uncovered, and it all starts to make sense. While it … Continue reading “…and then the cheating is discovered.”
Re: Comment on “Divorce lessons from the Christmas Story”
I recently received a comment responding to my Christmas post where I share divorce lessons from the Christmas story (click here to read what I wrote). It is a thoughtful comment that I believe deserves some engagement from my end. So, I decided to pull it out and share my thoughts in response to it. … Continue reading “Re: Comment on “Divorce lessons from the Christmas Story””
Divorce lessons from the Christmas Story
This is how the birth of Jesus the Messiah came about: His mother Mary was pledged to be married to Joseph, but before they came together, she was found to be pregnant through the Holy Spirit. Because Joseph her husband was faithful to the law, and yet did not want to expose her to public disgrace, … Continue reading “Divorce lessons from the Christmas Story”
Interim Report Finds Ravi Zacharias Engaged In Sexual Misconduct For Years!
“While some of the massage therapists we have tried to interview are not willing to share their experiences with us, many have spoken candidly and with great detail. Combining those interviews with our review of documents and electronic data, we have found significant, credible evidence that Mr. Zacharias engaged in sexual misconduct over the course … Continue reading “Interim Report Finds Ravi Zacharias Engaged In Sexual Misconduct For Years!”
Weitnauer apology to Ravi Zacharias sexting scandal alleged victim Lori Anne Thompson
An excellent apology was made public by an RZIM employee recently. His name is Carson Weitnauer. It is posted on his blog, Reasons for God (apology found here). I encourage you to go visit the website and read the apology for yourself. It is well-done in my opinion. He makes it publicly as this is a … Continue reading “Weitnauer apology to Ravi Zacharias sexting scandal alleged victim Lori Anne Thompson”