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On “Root of Bitterness” – Divorce Minister

See to it that no one falls short of the grace of God and that no bitter root grows up to cause trouble and defile many. –Hebrews 12:15, NIV In order to avoid the discomfort of facing injustice and naming it as such, some Christians turn on faithful spouses calling them “bitter.” They are too… Continue reading On “Root of Bitterness” – Divorce Minister

How embracing the value of honesty strengthens your relationship with God

“Speak truth.” (Photo by Brett Jordan from Unsplash) Honesty, a simple yet profound virtue, is often regarded as the bedrock of integrity and character. When you consider the value of honesty, it becomes clear that it is more than just telling the truth; it is about living a life of authenticity, openness, and trustworthiness.  Delving… Continue reading How embracing the value of honesty strengthens your relationship with God

The Blinding, Binding & Grinding of Sin

The varied events in the life of Samson make for a fascinating read. At times I pore over them in astonishment that Samson could be so obtuse and reckless, yet God used him repeatedly for his purposes and his glory. Set apart as a Nazarite from birth,1 Samson did little to live up to and honor… Continue reading The Blinding, Binding & Grinding of Sin

The Lion Of Judah, Prophesied By Jacob

The phrase “Lion of Judah” has become familiar among Christians. We know it describes Jesus, so let’s look at when it originated and where it appears in the Bible. Genesis 49 records Jacob’s last words to his sons. The scripture says he called together all twelve of them and said the following; Gather around me, and… Continue reading The Lion Of Judah, Prophesied By Jacob

Reminder: Cheating is abuse! – Divorce Minister

Should a man take his body, which is part of Christ, and join it to a prostitute? Never! – 1 Corinthians 6:15b, NIV When someone is a cheater, they are also an abuser. You cannot have one without the other. Soul rape is abusive. I am astounded by how cheating and adultery are too often treated as less than… Continue reading Reminder: Cheating is abuse! – Divorce Minister

God Calls Us to Find Happiness in Him – Blog – Eternal Perspective Ministries

In my novel Safely Home, I tell the story of two Harvard roommates reunited in China twenty years after graduation. One is American businessman Ben Fielding, an entrepreneur in international high-tech corporate partnerships. The other is Li Quan, a brilliant academic who, when Ben last saw him, was headed home to be a professor at a… Continue reading God Calls Us to Find Happiness in Him – Blog – Eternal Perspective Ministries

Why Rejoice in a Temporary Dwelling for Seven Days?

Today is the first day of Sukkot – the Feast of Tabernacles in English. I have been thinking a lot about Sukkot lately, mainly because of how it was supposed to be observed versus how it is observed today. I am referring to the booths (sukkot in Hebrew) that people had to live in (Deuteronomy 16:15).… Continue reading Why Rejoice in a Temporary Dwelling for Seven Days?