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 “Personal integrity intact…or not”
DM Book Rough Manuscript Completed!
I completed the rough draft of my book today! Woohoo! It is currently 120 pages long. My working title is: Taking Adultery Seriously: The Divorce Minister Guide to Surviving Infidelity What do you all think? Drop me a line in the comments if you have any suggestions re:title. As I work on the … Continue reading “DM Book Rough Manuscript Completed!”
DM Book Manuscript Nearing Completion! Conclusion left.
Today, I made more progress on my book manuscript. All I have left is editing the thirteenth chapter into book prose, writing a conclusion, and an “About the Author” final section. My target length is 120 pages or less including all the title pages and copyright permissions. I am on page 116 as of today! … Continue reading “DM Book Manuscript Nearing Completion! Conclusion left.”
“I care for you” but…
The words of the reckless pierce like swords, but the tongue of the wise brings healing. -Proverbs 12:18, NIV I care about you BUT not enough… …to end my friendship with the adulterous spouse until she repents. My thoughts: “Sorry, your concern for me sounds skin deep. Scripture is clear that a person who … Continue reading ““I care for you” but…”
Bill Hybels Fiasco and the Power of Image
“Woe to you, teachers of the law and Pharisees, you hypocrites! You are like whitewashed tombs, which look beautiful on the outside but on the inside are full of the bones of the dead and everything unclean.” -Matthew 23:27, NIV Reverend Bill Hybels and the Power of Image When we talk about cheaters–and I believe … Continue reading “Bill Hybels Fiasco and the Power of Image”
Willow Creek Elders and Lead Pastor Resigns Over Bill Hybels Fiasco
Yet an elder needs to be one who is without blame before others. -I Timothy 3:2a, TPT Last night, an article in Christianity Today outlined that the Willow Creek Church leaders took a big step forward to finally addressing the Bill Hybels situation with godliness. The article is: “Willow Creek Elders and Pastor Heather Larson Resign over … Continue reading “Willow Creek Elders and Lead Pastor Resigns Over Bill Hybels Fiasco”
Onto Chapter 12 of 13–DM Book Manuscript Progress!
Today, I made more progress on my book manuscript. All I have left is two regular chapters and then a conclusion. My target length is 120 pages or less including all the title pages and copyright permissions. I am on page 106 as of today. All that said, I want to pause now and thank … Continue reading “Onto Chapter 12 of 13–DM Book Manuscript Progress!”
Manuscript Milestone – Writing DM Book
During this season of transition for me, I am working to finish the promised book sharing the insights of this website. On Sunday, I achieved an important milestone in that quest: I passed the 100 page mark in my manuscript! This is significant because I am aiming to produce a book that is less than … Continue reading “Manuscript Milestone – Writing DM Book”
Devastating NYT article on Rev Bill Hybels
…and be sure your sin will find you out. -Numbers 32:23, KJV In a devastating article by Laurie Goodstein for The New York Times, Rev. Bill Hybels enters the limelight again for allegations of sexual impropriety. This time the accuser is Pat Baranowski who was an assistant to Rev. Bill Hybels back in the 1980s. According … Continue reading “Devastating NYT article on Rev Bill Hybels”
DM, What about that Jesus’ saying on the cross about forgiveness?
DM, I love this site, and I wholeheartedly agree with the articles and posts. If you haven’t already, would you consider doing a post on Jesus’ words on the cross? “Father, forgive them…they know not what they do”. None of us is fully aware of the devastation our sins have caused, in the physical and … Continue reading “DM, What about that Jesus’ saying on the cross about forgiveness?”