It is impossible to bring such people back to repentance…. 7 When the ground soaks up the falling rain and bears a good crop for the farmer, it has God’s blessing. 8 But if a field bears thorns and thistles, it is useless. The farmer will soon condemn that field and burn it. -Hebrews 6:6b, 7-8, NLT The … Continue reading “Dire warnings from Hebrews 6”
Beware of sand foundations!
But anyone who hears my teaching and doesn’t obey it is foolish, like a person who builds a house on sand. -Matthew 7:26, NLT We all know it is a sand foundation. This is the truth of trying to rebuild a marriage with the infidelity left unaddressed or treated as a “minor” problem. The marriage … Continue reading “Beware of sand foundations!”
Our pets
Mr. Pickles, the cat, saw me through some of the darkest times as my first marriage ended. He would greet me at the door at the end of my work day. Then join me on the couch as I relaxed. Finally, he would sleep at the end of my bed purring near my feet as … Continue reading “Our pets”
Shallow people
“This is the way of an adulterous woman: She eats and wipes her mouth and says, ‘I’ve done nothing wrong.’” -Proverbs 30:20, NIV This verse could easily be said of cheating men as well. They all have a shallow understanding of “love.” The marriage relationship is turned into an exchange rather than a commitment. So, … Continue reading “Shallow people”
Disconnected Professions
Another thing you do: You flood the Lord’s altar with tears. You weep and wail because he no longer looks with favor on your offerings or accepts them with pleasure from your hands. You ask, “Why?” -Malachi 2:13-14a, NIV The disconnect between what some “Christians” say and do is astounding: -A cheater apologist can talk about righteous living while turning a … Continue reading “Disconnected Professions”
Common Evangelical Statement About Husbands
For husbands, this means love your wives, just as Christ loved the church. He gave up his life for her…. -Ephesians 5:25, NLT When I hear this verse cited by Evangelicals, I shudder internally. This is a highly abused text. Evangelicals often use this as a proof text to shame husbands. Obviously, this text teaches … Continue reading “Common Evangelical Statement About Husbands”
Adultery is NOT a footnote!
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!”