Sharing only testimonies of reconciled and restored marriages following adultery… feeds false hope in “reconciliation” for faithful spouses dealing with unrepentant cheaters. Show of hands. How many here thought their marriage was going to “make it” and then you would have a testimony about marriage reconciliation to share with others? I know I did. The … Continue reading “Feeding False Hope In “Reconciliation””
Where are the godly divorced testimonies?
Because Joseph her husband was faithful to the law, and yet did not want to expose her to public disgrace, he had in mind to divorce her quietly. -Matthew 1:19, NIV 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; … Continue reading “Where are the godly divorced testimonies?”
The lies cheaters spew…
Today was a celebration day. My favorite Munchkin turned five years old today. And we had deep dish pizza. You know the kind with fresh Italian-style sausage and cheese so thick you need a steak knife to cut it. Daddy’s love language. And Munchkin’s favorite…at least, for a day. You know kids. Then she decided … Continue reading “The lies cheaters spew…”
Adultery is not a victimless “crime.”
You ask, “Why?” It is because the LORD is the witness between you and the wife of your youth. You have been unfaithful to her, though she is your partner, the wife of your marriage covenant. -Malachi 2:14, NIV By now, I bet most people have had to suffer through the public service announcement on … Continue reading “Adultery is not a victimless “crime.””
You are gold!
For by means of a harlot A man is reduced to a crust of bread; And an adulteress will prey upon his precious life. -Proverbs 6:26, NKJV A cheater is not qualified to rate your value. A cheater apologist is not qualified to rate your value. Such evaluations are worthless. A cheater has just run the … Continue reading “You are gold!”
Buddy-Buddy Assumption
“Therefore let all Israel be assured of this: God has made this Jesus, whom you crucified, both Lord and Messiah.” -Acts 2:36, NIV (emphasis mine) Some Christians who have never experienced the very personal and humiliating betrayal of an adulterous spouse can be incredibly insensitive to those of us who have. One way this insensitivity … Continue reading “Buddy-Buddy Assumption”
An Applicable Article On RELEVANT MAGAZINE
He heals the brokenhearted and binds up their wounds. -Psalm 147:3, NIV The other day I came across an article on RELEVANT Magazine’s website. It is entitled, “What Victims of Sexual Abuse Need to Hear from Christians.” The article online is an excerpt from counselor Dan Allender’s book entitled Healing the Wounded Heart: The Heartache of Sexual Abuse … Continue reading “An Applicable Article On RELEVANT MAGAZINE”
Divorce Minister book writing delay…
Of making many books there is no end, and much study is wearisome to the flesh. -Ecclesiastes 12:12b, NKJV I haven’t forgotten. To write a book is still on my “to do” list. However, I have had some positive, yet demanding, life changes lately. They include both Mrs. and I starting new jobs in the last … Continue reading “Divorce Minister book writing delay…”
Why bother?
When the wicked prosper, why bother being good? This is a common question I encounter when a faithful spouses watches their cheating (ex) spouse seemingly avoid any real-life consequences for acting so dastardly and wickedly. It is an ancient question. The Bible is full of rejoinders to the person who is wondering about this sort … Continue reading “Why bother?”
Ask: Where is the loving much?
“Therefore, I tell you, her many sins have been forgiven—as her great love has shown. But whoever has been forgiven little loves little.” -Luke 7:47, NIV The amount of gratitude ought to match the amount forgiven. This is one lesson I take from Jesus’ teaching in this verse. And it is an important spiritual lesson … Continue reading “Ask: Where is the loving much?”