When my spirit grows faint within me, it is you who watch over my way. In the path where I walk people have hidden a snare for me. -Psalm 142:3 (NIV) 1 But now, this is what the Lord says— he who created you, Jacob, he who formed you, Israel: “Do not fear, for I have redeemed you; I have summoned … Continue reading “You will not drown”
6 Months Over 45,000 Views From Visitors In Over 100 Countries!
Happy Blog Half-Birthday (+ two days)! In a little over six months, this blog has come a long ways. I had initially started it to see if anyone might be interested in my thoughts on the matters of adultery and divorce. The answer to that question has been a resounding “Yes!” I share these numbers about … Continue reading “6 Months Over 45,000 Views From Visitors In Over 100 Countries!”
You are NOT a disappointment to God!
You are not a disappointment to God! You did not let God down! You are a faithful spouse and a dear child of God. Maybe I am the only faithful spouse to ever have struggled with this one. I doubt it. But I don’t know. When the pain of the divorce was acute, I felt … Continue reading “You are NOT a disappointment to God!”
Worst Piece of Advice Given
“Contend with your mother, contend, For she is not my wife, and I am not her husband; And let her put away her harlotry from her face And her adultery from between her breasts…“ -Hosea 2:2, NASB While I do not mind the end result–the merciful divorce paving the way to my marriage to Mrs. DM–I am … Continue reading “Worst Piece of Advice Given”
We Don’t Fight Over Traitors
You, Lord God Almighty, you who are the God of Israel, rouse yourself to punish all the nations; show no mercy to wicked traitors. -Psalm 59:5, NIV The most intimate of human trust is violated when a spouse chooses to commit adultery. When two Christians enter a marriage, they publicly confess to forsake all others … Continue reading “We Don’t Fight Over Traitors”
Brokenness Sin Origin False Narrative
So when the woman saw that the tree was good for food, that it was pleasant to the eyes, and a tree desirable to make one wise, she took of its fruit and ate. She also gave to her husband with her, and he ate. – Genesis 3:6, NKJV “Can’t you see he only did … Continue reading “Brokenness Sin Origin False Narrative”
My Thoughts On OW Pastoral Exchange On RELEVANT Magazine Online
A few months back, an article appeared in a cutting-edge, evangelical Christian magazine. This article was inspired by a write-in request from a woman, Laurie, who was both the divorced faithful spouse and later the other woman in an adulterous relationship with a married man. She was writing into the magazine for advice how to … Continue reading “My Thoughts On OW Pastoral Exchange On RELEVANT Magazine Online”
Shall FOLLOW Me
“Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me All the days of my life.” – Psalm 23:6a, NKJV *DM after playing in an undergraduate football game in 2002 A mentor of mine from my undergraduate days, Spencer Jones, pointed out some wording in this famous Psalm making a lesson of it. This lesson has stuck with … Continue reading “Shall FOLLOW Me”
Being Abandoned And Still Shamed for the Divorce
“For the man who does not love his wife but divorces her, says the Lord, the God of Israel, covers his garment with violence, says the Lord of hosts. So guard yourselves in your spirit, and do not be faithless.” – Malachi 2:16, ESV Some of us have had the double-whammy of having our former spouse both … Continue reading “Being Abandoned And Still Shamed for the Divorce”
Dear Divorce Minister…Please help me to create some clarity in this mess.
Dear Divorce Minister, I moved to Africa 8 years ago to join my African husband (married 6 yrs, no children). There was no way he would have moved in my direction as he was passionate about his job in Africa. I accepted that and gave up my job, house & country with friends and … Continue reading “Dear Divorce Minister…Please help me to create some clarity in this mess.”