Divorce Minister

“My ex-wife blew up our marriage by cheating, and then I had to go through an ecclesiastical trial with my denomination to keep my license,” says faithful spouse. “Don’t they realize stuff happens,” says well-meaning friend. The “stuff happens” response to cheating is irksome to me. When a faithful spouse discloses that they were cheated …

One of the most humiliating aspects of dealing with a cheater is this need to know. If a cheater is unwilling to submit to STD tests, then you have your answer as to how repentant they are–i.e. not at all. It is rather low hanging fruit–so to speak–for a cheater to provide scientifically verified assurance …

But I say, anyone who even looks at a woman with lust has already committed adultery with her in his heart. -Matthew 5:28, NLT Public Service Announcement: Divorce is NOT the enemy. Sin IS! A pet peeve of mine is hearing pastors talk about the tragedy of divorce as if this the problem. Such talk …

Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil: for thou art with me; thy rod and thy staff they comfort me. -Psalm 23:4, KJV In the Valley When we walk through the dark places, we have a promise. It isn’t the promise to avoid walking in … Co...

“I will forgive her even if she cheated on me,” says faithful spouse. “Well, you’d just keep that hanging over her head,” says Cheater Apologist. What is ironic about this response is how tone deaf it is regarding what hangs over the faithful spouse! A faithful spouse who “reconciles” and stays in the marriage will …