And the man that committeth adultery with another man’s wife, even he that committeth adultery with his neighbour’s wife, the adulterer and the adulteress shall surely be put to death. – Leviticus 20:10, KJV And the man that committeth adultery with another man’s wife, even he that committeth adultery with his neighbour’s wife, the adulterer … Continue reading “Where Is This Madness Written?”
My “Dirty Nerdy Moments” Theory
I will praise You, for I am fearfully and wonderfully made; Marvelous are Your works, And that my soul knows very well. -Psalm 139:14, KJV Part of the healing journey after adultery discovery and divorce is learning and embracing the person God has made you to be. It means casting off the denigrating lies of … Continue reading “My “Dirty Nerdy Moments” Theory”
Arguing Over Why You “Deserved It”
A sage trying to work things out with a fool gets only scorn and sarcasm for his trouble. -Proverbs 29:9, THE MESSAGE Arguing Over Why You “Deserved It” This is a wasted argument. It is like talking with someone with your face still bleeding and him/her asking you what you did to deserve having your … Continue reading “Arguing Over Why You “Deserved It””
Even Our Most-Forgiving God Required Repentance
“If you want to come back, O Israel, you must really come back to me. You must get rid of your stinking sin paraphernalia and not wander away from me anymore.” -Jeremiah 4:1 (from 1-2 block), THE MESSAGE This verse comes on the heals of the chapter where God declares His divorce of Israel over … Continue reading “Even Our Most-Forgiving God Required Repentance”
Best Years
They that sow in tears shall reap in joy. – Psalm 126:5, KJV A couple of pastors predicted–i.e. prophesied–this when I was going through the deep valleys of adultery discovery and divorce. They both told me that I would one day remarry and have a family. Both spoke life over me. But I had a … Continue reading “Best Years”
“No Divorce Allowed!” Legalists
11th Commandment- Thou Shalt Not Divorce.* -Hardline, Evangelical Fundamentalists on Divorce (e.g. John Piper) For all who rely on the works of the law are under a curse, as it is written: “Cursed is everyone who does not continue to do everything written in the Book of the Law.” – Galatians 3:10, NIV *Addendum: If … Continue reading ““No Divorce Allowed!” Legalists”
Cheaters Are SO Cruel!
Nothing can heal you; your wound is fatal. All who hear the news about you clap their hands at your fall, for who has not felt your endless cruelty? -Nahum 3:19, NIV (About Assyria) I continue to be astounded by how cruel humans can be to other humans. Stories I hear and experiences I have … Continue reading “Cheaters Are SO Cruel!”
Mailbag: Can Christians Still Go To Hell If They Sin After Asking For Forgiveness?
M wrote: I came here looking for answers to an issue I have had with a cheating ex and why God continues to bless him with the girl he cheated on me with, as well as he has cheated on her, too and she knows nothing about any of it. I came here for advice … Continue reading “Mailbag: Can Christians Still Go To Hell If They Sin After Asking For Forgiveness?”
The Spirit Of Stupid
Joseph had a dream, and when he told it to his brothers, they hated him all the more. He said to them, “Listen to this dream I had: We were binding sheaves of grain out in the field when suddenly my sheaf rose and stood upright, while your sheaves gathered around mine and bowed down … Continue reading “The Spirit Of Stupid”
Primary Issue Is The Adulterous Spouse
The mouth of an adulterous woman is a deep pit; a man who is under the Lord’s wrath falls into it. -Proverbs 22:14, NIV While the Other Man (OM) does not escape censure in this verse, I find it fascinating to see the ancient wisdom of the Bible pointing to the adulterous woman as the … Continue reading “Primary Issue Is The Adulterous Spouse”