Then Jesus wept. -John 11:35, NLT When looking for a pastor, I would encourage you to consider empathy and compassion as necessary traits. The “answer man” or “answer woman” is not what a hurting heart needs. Today, I read an excellent article about the importance of this trait in pastors. It was written by … Continue reading “Consider a pastor who exhibit empathy”
Fixing our eyes on Him!
Looking unto Jesus the author and finisher of our faith; who for the joy that was set before him endured the cross, despising the shame, and is set down at the right hand of the throne of God. -Hebrews 12:2, KJV Sometimes it helps to set aside one’s circumstances and focus upon Jesus in worship. … Continue reading “Fixing our eyes on Him!”
Cheater Ingratitude
“She cheated on you? Well, did you take her for granted?” -Cruel, Cheater-Apologist Pastor What I find interesting about accusations about ingratitude is how they seem one-sided when a cheater is involved. The faithful spouse is fair game to be criticized for not showing enough gratitude for their spouse. This is doubly the case if … Continue reading “Cheater Ingratitude”
Detaching from their hypocritical ways
“Woe to you, teachers of the law and Pharisees, you hypocrites! You give a tenth of your spices—mint, dill and cumin. But you have neglected the more important matters of the law—justice, mercy and faithfulness. You should have practiced the latter, without neglecting the former.” -Matthew 23:23, NIV Healing from Religious Hypocrites A major learning curve for … Continue reading “Detaching from their hypocritical ways”
Mountain of God
3 Who may ascend the mountain of the Lord? … 4 The one who has clean hands and a pure heart, who does not trust in an idol or swear by a false god. 5 They will receive blessing from the Lord and vindication from God their Savior. -Psalm 24:2a, 3-4, NIV Trust your vindication to God. Cheaters swear by a false god. That … Continue reading “Mountain of God”
He works justice!
The Lord works righteousness and justice for all the oppressed. -Psalm 103:6, NIV As I sat in church this morning, this verse jumped out to me. It is speaking about the character of God. He both sees the oppressed and works to set things right for them. There is so much injustice in situations with infidelity! The … Continue reading “He works justice!”
PSA: Your second marriage is not doomed!
For God hath not given us the spirit of fear; but of power, and of love, and of a sound mind. -2 Timothy 1:7, KJV I am deeply troubled by how acceptable it is within Christian leadership to use fear about divorce against faithful spouses. If you are like me, you have heard the terrifying … Continue reading “PSA: Your second marriage is not doomed!”
Blog Paused Today
I’m going to busy today at the Conference. So, the blog will be paused!
Amplifying your “sins”
You hypocrite, first take the plank out of your own eye, and then you will see clearly to remove the speck from your brother’s eye. -Matthew 7:5, NIV A cheater is often eager, usually, to magnify or amplify your flaws or sins–this is especially true when you both are talking with a pastor or counselor. … Continue reading “Amplifying your “sins””
On Forgiveness: The Broken Vase Parable
Another thing you do: You flood the Lord’s altar with tears. You weep and wail because he no longer looks with favor on your offerings or accepts them with pleasure from your hands. You ask, “Why?” It is because the Lord is the witness between you and the wife of your youth. You have been … Continue reading “On Forgiveness: The Broken Vase Parable”