As the Scriptures say, “God opposes the proud but gives grace to the humble.” -James 4:6b, NLT The spiritually fatal flaw of cheaters is their pride. They behave as if they know better than everyone, including God. Such individuals are beyond hope until they are humbled. Humility is essential for godliness. A cheater bereft of … Continue reading “Haughty, naughty cheaters”
See God’s beauty!
The heavens proclaim the glory of God. The skies display his craftsmanship. -Psalm 19:1, NLT When reeling from infidelity discovery, it is easy to loose sight of the truth expressed here in Psalm 19. The world turns grey in the midst of our depression. Yet the heavens do not stop shouting out God’s glory even if … Continue reading “See God’s beauty!”
Divorce Minister Blog turns 7 years old today!
Today is the blog’s “birthday.” I launched this online ministry seven years ago today with the hope to address a gap in resources for faithful spouses. What I experienced when I went through my own divorce from a cheater was the absence of solid pastoral resources that took adultery seriously. So, I launched “Divorce Minister: … Continue reading “Divorce Minister Blog turns 7 years old today!”
Life is precious, and it DOES get better!
I will praise thee; for I am fearfully and wonderfully made: marvellous are thy works; and that my soul knoweth right well. -Psalm 139:14, KJV Life is precious. What we do with ours matters. Recently, this truth has been driven home to me both in my private and in my professional life as I encounter people … Continue reading “Life is precious, and it DOES get better!”
What Ephesians 5:24 does NOT say about submissive wives!
Now as the church submits to Christ, so also wives should submit to their husbands in everything. -Ephesians 5:24, NIV What Ephesians 5:24 does NOT say! I did a post on a verse used against husbands (see here). This one is for the ladies–i.e. the faithful wives. Notice this verse and surrounding passage NEVER mentions divorce. Not … Continue reading “What Ephesians 5:24 does NOT say about submissive wives!”
Words empty of their real meaning
Woe unto them that call evil good, and good evil; that put darkness for light, and light for darkness; that put bitter for sweet, and sweet for bitter! – Isaiah 5:20, KJV Private Definitions of Cheaters I can remember my undergraduate philosophy professor telling us on multiple occasions how to deal with difficult argument situations. … Continue reading “Words empty of their real meaning”
Julianna Zobrist makes a statement re:Ben Zobrist’s accusations
Back story on today’s post: Former NBL star, Ben Zobrist filed a lawsuit against the alleged lover, former Pastor Brian Yawn, who Zobrist claimed was involved with his wife, Julianna. Apparently, Julianna Zobrist had something to “say” about the claims in that lawsuit and, more specifically, about her divorce from Ben Zobrist: “I am choosing … Continue reading “Julianna Zobrist makes a statement re:Ben Zobrist’s accusations”
Assume the cheater planned this evil!
17 “I have perfumed my bed With myrrh, aloes, and cinnamon. 18 Come, let us take our fill of love until morning; Let us delight ourselves with love. 19 For my husband is not at home; He has gone on a long journey….” -Proverbs 7:17-19, NKJV Unless your cheater told you the day of the “deed,” you can be … Continue reading “Assume the cheater planned this evil!”
A time to hate?
There is a time for everything, and a season for every activity under the heavens: … a time to love and a time to hate, a time for war and a time for peace. -Ecclesiastes 3:1, 8, NIV Did you know the Bible tells us a time exists to hate? So, this means hate is not … Continue reading “A time to hate?”
Happy Independence Day!
But if the unbeliever departs, let him depart; a brother or a sister is not under bondage in such cases. But God has called us to peace. -I Corinthians 7:15, NKJV Today is July 4th when Americans celebrate our independence. I wanted to take this opportunity to remind my readers of their freedom. They are free to divorce … Continue reading “Happy Independence Day!”