Today, I was at a training where grief was discussed. The speaker brought up the example of a mother who lost a child. She mentioned how the milestones of her friends’ kids may elicit pain for that individual. A light bulb went off in my head when she provided that example. This is not unlike … Continue reading “Counting Wedding Anniversaries”
God forgave, BUT King David’s son still died!
Then David said to Nathan, “I have sinned against the Lord.” Nathan replied, “The Lord has taken away your sin. You are not going to die. But because by doing this you have shown utter contempt for the Lord, the son born to you will die.” -2 Samuel 12:13-14, NIV Forgiveness does NOT wipe out all consequences for the … Continue reading “God forgave, BUT King David’s son still died!”
Happy Mother’s Day, Faithful Wives!
Happy Mother’s Day to all those faithful spouses who are mothers! The shame of a “broken home” is not upon you. You are modeling health and godliness when you refuse to tolerate infidelity in your marriage and home. You are teaching your children (and grandchildren) not to tolerate abuse as adultery is abuse, IMO. On … Continue reading “Happy Mother’s Day, Faithful Wives!”
Oh, Cheater tears!
“I could tell my father about how, a month after we separated, my ex called me up and told me through tears that he’d slept with someone else, and it wasn’t good, and could we still divorce but be friends with benefits?” -Hännah Ettinger in “Ending an abusive marriage is hard. Ending one in the … Continue reading “Oh, Cheater tears!”
Mailbag: God took back unfaithful Israel; Are we obligated as well?
A wrote, I am in the middle of divorce proceedings and I have not seen signs of repentence, and even so, know that I would not be required to stay. I do have a question from my own heart. I was reading in Psalm 106:32-48 this morning and was struck at the unfaithfulness of Israel … Continue reading “Mailbag: God took back unfaithful Israel; Are we obligated as well?”
An Article Illustrating “Never Divorce” Damage
A recent opinion piece was published in the Washington Post that caught my attention. It takes aim at the evangelical culture where divorce is NEVER acceptable. The article is by Hännah Ettinger (click on title to be directed to the article):* “Ending an abusive marriage is hard. Ending one in the evangelical church is harder.” As … Continue reading “An Article Illustrating “Never Divorce” Damage”
Is the “Never Divorce” stance idolatry?
She saw that I divorced faithless Israel because of her adultery. But that treacherous sister Judah had no fear, and now she, too, has left me and given herself to prostitution. -Jeremiah 3:8, NLT Is the “Never Divorce” stance on marriage idolatry? Now, before I answer this, I want to be clear I was sympathetic to … Continue reading “Is the “Never Divorce” stance idolatry?”
Cheaters are in love with “the deal” until they are not.
She [an adulteress] does not ponder the path of life; Her ways are unstable, she does not know it. -Proverbs 5:6, NASB A good person produces good things from the treasury of a good heart, and an evil person produces evil things from the treasury of an evil heart. What you say flows from what … Continue reading “Cheaters are in love with “the deal” until they are not.”
John Piper and Divorce
And I saw, when for all the causes whereby backsliding Israel committed adultery I had put her away, and given her a bill of divorce… -Jeremiah 3:8a, KJV Shout out to “Janey The Small” on Twitter who found this audio file (posted in 2013) of Pastor John Piper on what he would advice Christians … Continue reading “John Piper and Divorce”
The Public Relations “War”
In a lawsuit the first to speak seems right, until someone comes forward and cross-examines. -Proverbs 18:17, NIV Stories are powerful. They give hope in hopeless places. And they can crush the spirit as well. Stories are well known as effective manipulation tools. Despots the world around recognized this and engage in promoting propaganda for … Continue reading “The Public Relations “War””