For all the promises of God in him are yea, and in him Amen, unto the glory of God by us. 2 Corinthians 1:20, KJV Today, I am sharing another song. May its words encourage you. Make it a prayer in faith. You might be going through a dark time, but never forget that God is a … Continue reading “When dealing with faithlessness, remember God is FAITHFUL!”
Cheaters and liars in dangerous waters
Such teachings come through hypocritical liars, whose consciences have been seared as with a hot iron. -I Timothy 4:2, NIV What happens when we walk into a body of cold water? It usually feels really cold initially. However, as we wait and stay in the water, our legs become numb to the temperatures. It … Continue reading “Cheaters and liars in dangerous waters”
Ambiguous Loss Article
Today, I came across an article (click here) that labels divorce as an “ambiguous loss.” When I saw the article, I thought of how having a name for it might help some who read here. To be clear, I do not agree with the advice the author gives to the person who made the advice … Continue reading “Ambiguous Loss Article”
Forgiveness begins with acknowledgment of wrong
“If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins, and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.” -I John 1:9, KJV What good is forgiveness to someone who does not think he or she did anything wrong? It is worthless. They are not in bondage to a conscience warning them … Continue reading “Forgiveness begins with acknowledgment of wrong”
Shameless sinners
But the Lord is still there in the city, and he does no wrong.Day by day he hands down justice, and he does not fail. But the wicked know no shame. -Zephaniah 3:5, NLT Shameful behavior deserves to be treated as shameful behavior. I believe in unconditional love. However, I do believe we must reject a life of shameful … Continue reading “Shameless sinners”
Please, don’t bother!
If your cheater refuses to stop cheating AND demonstrate to YOUR satisfaction that the affairs are done for good… …then please do NOT bother trying to reconcile! This is not a workable situation. You do not deserve to remain in an abusive situation as that is what a marriage to an active cheater is. Both … Continue reading “Please, don’t bother!”
Confident lies are disorienting.
“‘Now go and attack Amalek, and utterly destroy all that they have, and do not spare them. But kill both man and woman, infant and nursing child, ox and sheep, camel and donkey.’” …. Then Samuel went to Saul, and Saul said to him, “Blessed are you of the Lord! I have performed the commandment … Continue reading “Confident lies are disorienting.”
Is God good? Really is a question of trustworthiness.
The LORD replied, “I will make all my goodness pass before you, and I will call out my name, Yahweh, before you. For I will show mercy to anyone I choose, and I will show compassion to anyone I choose.” -Exodus 33:19, NLT Have you ever struggled with the question of whether God is good? … Continue reading “Is God good? Really is a question of trustworthiness.”
Newsflash: Liars lie!
“You belong to your father, the devil, and you want to carry out your father’s desires. He was a murderer from the beginning, not holding to the truth, for there is no truth in him. When he lies, he speaks his native language, for he is a liar and the father of lies.” -John 8:44, … Continue reading “Newsflash: Liars lie!”
Update re:Bill Hybels scandal and Willow Creek Church
This post is merely to inform my readership of a recent development. The recent report merely confirms what was already rather apparent regarding Bill Hybels. For those who are unaware, an independent group (Independent Advisory Group (AIG)) did a review of matters regarding the Bill Hybels fiasco and how things were handled by Willow Creek … Continue reading “Update re:Bill Hybels scandal and Willow Creek Church”