There is more hope for fools than for people who think they are wise. –Proverbs 26:12, NLT They traded the truth about God for a lie…. –Romans 1:25a, NLT Cheaters can come across as so confident in their lies. This confidence has the power to make even the most stalwart faithful spouse second-guess their instincts, hard evidence, … Continue reading “Refuse To Get Sucked Into Their Warped Reality”
Naghmeh Abedini And Sorting My Painful History
The LORD detests lying lips, but he delights in those who tell the truth. -Proverbs 12:22, NLT When my first marriage was falling apart, my (now) ex-wife would make statements and tell people–including my own family–that I was threat to her. I even have an email from her father where he states I am such … Continue reading “Naghmeh Abedini And Sorting My Painful History”
Kept It On To The End
DM in Fall 2012 When to take off the wedding ring? This is a debated subject. When is the right time to remove one’s wedding ring? Is it okay to take it off when the divorce papers are filed? After discovering infidelity? Only when the official papers are signed? This subject is not settled in … Continue reading “Kept It On To The End”
Encouraging Thought
While I was healing from my divorce and the abandonment of my first wife, I ran across the ministry of Brennan Manning in his writings. He was a man who struggled with the demons of alcoholism. And Manning was also an amazing man of God who preached a powerful word about grace. When I felt … Continue reading “Encouraging Thought”
Best Days Ahead
So the Lord blessed the latter end of Job more than his beginning…. -Job 42:12a, KJV Fear lies. It says things like… “Your best years are behind you.” “You will never find happiness again.” “You will always be financially insecure.” “No one will ever want you.” “You will never find a true friend.” “You will … Continue reading “Best Days Ahead”
What If I Want Her To Burn In Hell?
God is an honest judge. He is angry with the wicked every day. – Psalm 7:11, NLT What if I want him/her to burn in Hell… for what he/she did to me (and the kids)? Anger is an appropriate response to evil perpetrated against one. And I think God is understanding of this strong emotional … Continue reading “What If I Want Her To Burn In Hell?”
Are Evangelicals Really Going To Support A Brazen Cheater For President?!
Politics are something that have become less and less important to me. However, sometimes certain things rise to the top and just bug me! Usually, they are stories of the powerful lying or running rough-shod over the vulnerable. Today’s post deals directly with the issues this blog tackles–namely evangelicals and infidelity. I write this post today to … Continue reading “Are Evangelicals Really Going To Support A Brazen Cheater For President?!”
Reconciliation Industrial Complex (RIC) And The Church
They will act religious, but they will reject the power that could make them godly. Stay away from people like that! – 2 Timothy 3:5, NLT The Reconciliation Industrial Complex (RIC) is a term used on the Chump Lady blog, which is a website devoted to supporting faithful spouses or “chumps.” On her website, … Continue reading “Reconciliation Industrial Complex (RIC) And The Church”
Revisited: Their Dust, Shake It Off!
And whosoever will not receive you, when ye go out of that city, shake off the very dust from your feet for a testimony against them. -Luke 9:5, KJV Jesus gave us a ministry of reconciliation (see 2 Corinthians 5:18), yet Jesus told His Disciples to move on if this ministry was rejected. Cheaters reject godly reconciliation … Continue reading “Revisited: Their Dust, Shake It Off!”
Their Dust, Shake It Off!
“But go rather to the lost sheep of the house of Israel. And as ye go, preach, saying, The kingdom of heaven is at hand. … And whosoever shall not receive you, nor hear your words, when ye depart out of that house or city, shake off the dust of your feet.” -Matthew 10:6-7, 14, … Continue reading “Their Dust, Shake It Off!”