“Whoever believes in him is not condemned, but whoever does not believe stands condemned already because they have not believed in the name of God’s one and only Son.” -Jesus in John 3:18, NIV Jesus is condemning, too! We often make God in our own image or an image we prefer. That image of Jesus is … Continue reading “Jesus is condemning, too!”
God heard my cries! Remember who He is.
I will call upon the Lord, who is worthy to be praised: so shall I be saved from mine enemies. The sorrows of death compassed me, and the floods of ungodly men made me afraid. The sorrows of hell compassed me about: the snares of death prevented me. In my distress I called upon the … Continue reading “God heard my cries! Remember who He is.”
You have your integrity still.
When Peter saw him [John], he asked, “Lord, what about him?” Jesus answered, “If I want him to remain alive until I return, what is that to you? You must follow me.” – John 21:21-22, NIV It is understandable. You have been soul raped and your world has been turned upside down by your partner’s selfish, … Continue reading “You have your integrity still.”
Re-titling DM Book…
As I get edits back on my book manuscript, I have decided to change its title. When I started Divorce Minister, I created this blog ministry specifically to be a space where people could come to receive pastoral care from a pastor who could relate to the pain of infidelity discovery, abandonment, and divorce. I knew … Continue reading “Re-titling DM Book…”
When condemning is a good thing!
O Lord, shouldn’t I hate those who hate you? Shouldn’t I despise those who oppose you? Yes, I hate them with total hatred, for your enemies are my enemies. -Psalm 139:21-22, NLT When condemning is a good thing… Currently, most people will not have a problem condemning pedophilia. It is wrong, and talking about victims may evoke anger over … Continue reading “When condemning is a good thing!”
What is the Greek for “soul rape?”
Do you not know that your bodies are members of Christ? Shall I then take the members of Christ and make them members of a harlot? Certainly not! -I Corinthians 6:15, NKJV When I explained how a cheater violates the soul of a faithful spouse as soul rape, I had a “Christian” psychologist retort to me: “What’s the … Continue reading “What is the Greek for “soul rape?””
Working on Divorce Minister Book with Title Change
Yesterday, I was busy at work on the book. This is an important week for manuscript edits and the like. The book–as of now–is going to be called: Taking Adultery Seriously: Divorce Minister help for surviving infidelity and keeping your faith I am very excited about completing this process. This will be my first … Continue reading “Working on Divorce Minister Book with Title Change”
“For better, for worse, for richer, for poorer” Vows
For we must all stand before Christ to be judged. We will each receive whatever we deserve for the good or evil we have done in this earthly body. -2 Corinthians 5:10, NLT “…for better, for worse…” These are familiar parts of the wedding vows in a Christian wedding ceremony. But do we really believe … Continue reading ““For better, for worse, for richer, for poorer” Vows”
Tullian Tchividjian and his brand of unbiblical “grace”
“If another believer sins, rebuke that person; then if there is repentance, forgive.” -Luke 17:3b, NLT Two former pastors and cheaters recently wrote a post pleading for the church to extend “grace” to morally fallen clergy. These two pastors are speaking from the perspective of fallen pastors themselves. Their names are Tullian Tchividjian–who admitted to an … Continue reading “Tullian Tchividjian and his brand of unbiblical “grace””
“Vengeance is mine,” says God
Dear friends, never take revenge. Leave that to the righteous anger of God. For the Scriptures say,“I will take revenge; I will pay them back,” says the Lord. -Romans 12:19, NLT What allows Christian victims to let go of the injustices they experienced? Is it a denial wrongs happened? No. Is it a minimization of the … Continue reading ““Vengeance is mine,” says God”