Category: Devotionals

Complications from “theft of reality” – Divorce Minister

I do not remember precisely where I read or heard the term “theft of reality.” Most likely, I came upon it through Chump Lady or one of the many books I have read on spiritual abuse. “Theft of reality” is a term used to describe how we–faithful spouses–experience a marital narrative with serious truth–and thereby reality–gaps. We… Continue reading Complications from “theft of reality” – Divorce Minister

In the Nick of Time!

Excerpts from Psalms 107 (NIV) Oh, thank God—he’s so good!    His love never runs out.All of you set free by God, tell the world!    Tell how he freed you from oppression, Some of you wandered for years in the desert,    looking but not finding a good place to live,Half-starved and parched with thirst,    staggering and stumbling, on the brink of exhaustion.Then, in your… Continue reading In the Nick of Time!

The Pair Bonding Problem- Not Just A Woman’s Problem

Some men are very concerned about women not being able to pair bond with their husbands because of the women’s sexual histories. I believe this is a legitimate concern. Let me tell you another legitimate concern I have. Not only is it a concern as to whether women will pair bond with their husbands. I’m… Continue reading The Pair Bonding Problem- Not Just A Woman’s Problem

Not right to put onus onto faithful spouse! – Divorce Minister

Skip to content In those days John the Baptist came, preaching in the wilderness of Judea and saying, “Repent, for the kingdom of heaven has come near.” –Matthew 3:1-2, NIV “You got to fight for your marriage!” says Christian leader. I find it odd, these days, to think how the Christian community puts “saving the marriage” on… Continue reading Not right to put onus onto faithful spouse! – Divorce Minister

Reconcile Quickly

One of my favorite stories from The Office is the plot of Season 2, Episode 21, titled “Conflict Resolution.” In the episode, the blundering boss, Michael Scott, wants to show his management skills by resolving workplace disputes. He pulls out his corporate binder full of instructions and spends the entire episode making all the conflicts worse. It… Continue reading Reconcile Quickly

God’s Promises — Broken & Hopeful

Do you ever have days where you feel like everything gets really heavy and hard? You might go from feeling like you are totally in step with Jesus and taking on the world, and suddenly you slam into a wall of your inadequacy, your unbelief or your questions. It happened so quickly you have whiplash… Continue reading God’s Promises — Broken & Hopeful

Blessed and not Cursed

A story is told in Numbers 22-23 about the King of Moab named Baalam. During his time as King, the Israelites travelled from Egypt towards the promised land. When they came near Moab, Baalam became nervous because they had overthrown every Kingdom before them. Baalam was worried that now Isreal would overtake him and possess his kingdom.… Continue reading Blessed and not Cursed

Christians You Should Know: William Carey – Enjoying the Journey

“For as the sufferings of Christ abound in us, so our consolation also aboundeth by Christ.” – 2 Corinthians 1:5 A Snapshot of the Life of William Carey: Born: Aug. 17, 1761 – Paulersbury, EnglandDied: June 9, 1834 – Serampore, India Father of Modern Missions and missionary to India. Carey was a shoemaker 1779-89, school-teacher, and Baptist pastor. He… Continue reading Christians You Should Know: William Carey – Enjoying the Journey

The Names Of God In The Bible – Part 2 – Pursuing Intimacy With God

The Names Of God In The Bible – Part 2 In Part 1 of The Names Of God In The Bible we began to look at some of the many names of God. Names in the Bible, especially in the Old Testament were significant. Names indicated certain character traits of a person. There are many… Continue reading The Names Of God In The Bible – Part 2 – Pursuing Intimacy With God