Some Pharisees came to him to test him. They asked, “Is it lawful for a man to divorce his wife for any and every reason?” “Haven’t you read,” he replied, “that at the beginning the Creator ‘made them male and female,’ and said, ‘For this reason a man will leave his father and mother and be … Continue reading “Does God Give Permission To Sin?”
When Pastors Are Caught…***UPDATE***
***UPDATE*** this is a continuation of the post entitled “When Pastors Are Caught…” Since I wrote my last post on the situation at Quest Community Church, developments have occurred. Both pastors were fired. Official statement here. Below is the pertinent sentence: This past Thursday, September 11, after the deliberation and counsel of the Christian & … Continue reading “When Pastors Are Caught…***UPDATE***”
The Doormat Is NOT the High Ground
I wrote to you in my letter not to associate with sexually immoral people— not at all meaning the people of this world who are immoral, or the greedy and swindlers, or idolaters. In that case you would have to leave this world. But now I am writing to you that you must not associate … Continue reading “The Doormat Is NOT the High Ground”
You Are Precious To God
But now, God’s Message, the God who made you in the first place, Jacob, the One who got you started, Israel: “Don’t be afraid, I’ve redeemed you. I’ve called your name. You’re mine. When you’re in over your head, I’ll be there with you. When you’re in rough waters, you will not go down. When … Continue reading “You Are Precious To God”
Don’t Buy The Hype
Take no part in the unfruitful works of darkness, but instead expose them. – Ephesians 5:11, ESV Part of the mission at Divorce Minister is to follow this Biblical command. I aim to expose deeds of darkness, especially as it comes to adultery and any associated spiritual abuse. This is important work as light brings … Continue reading “Don’t Buy The Hype”
God Hates Marital Unfaithfulness
For I hate divorce, says the Lord, the God of Israel, and covering one’s garment with violence, says the Lord of hosts. So take heed to yourselves and do not be faithless. – Malachi 2:16, NRSV “I hate divorce,” says the God of Israel. God-of-the-Angel-Armies says, “I hate the violent dismembering of the ‘one flesh’ of … Continue reading “God Hates Marital Unfaithfulness”
What Did You Contribute?
Were you ever asked that question? What did you contribute? To your divorce? To the affair? Maybe it came from your cheater’s own mouth? Maybe it came from a pastor? Maybe it came from family? Maybe it came from the marriage counselor? My intention is not to cause further trauma on this website. However, I suspect … Continue reading “What Did You Contribute?”
Nothing New
What has been will be again, what has been done will be done again; there is nothing new under the sun. – Ecclesiastes 1:9, NIV “This is the way of an adulterous woman: She eats and wipes her mouth and says, ‘I’ve done nothing wrong.’” -Proverbs 30:10, NIV The Bible holds timeless truth. Today’s Scripture is an … Continue reading “Nothing New”
God Initiated A Divorce
This is what the Lord says: “Where is your mother’s certificate of divorce with which I sent her away? Or to which of my creditors did I sell you? Because of your sins you were sold; because of your transgressions your mother was sent away.” -Isaiah 50:1, NIV Much shame surrounds making the choice to … Continue reading “God Initiated A Divorce”
When Pastors Are Caught…
While I am not interested in shaming anyone or any denomination as I see such actions as detrimental to building the Church, I am interested in learning from difficult situations. Today, I am examining a public statement about two pastors caught in infidelity with each other. Chump Lady passed along this situation to me via … Continue reading “When Pastors Are Caught…”