Light of the World

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Then Jesus again spoke to them, saying, “I am the Light of the world; he who follows Me will not walk in the darkness, but will have the Light of life. (John 8:12) Light!  What is light? Is light energy?  … Continue reading

Disqualified by Whom?

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Many people in today’s church hold an erroneous view, that “anyone who has ever experienced divorce is forever disqualified from consideration for a church leadership role.” This myth goes hand-in-hand with other unbiblical church myths related to divorce. If we … Continue reading

My Greatest Adventure – A Step of Faith

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Adventure:  (1) An exciting or unusual experience; a bold, usually risky undertaking, with an uncertain outcome.  (2) Broadly refers to any enterprise that is potentially fraught with physical, financial or psychological risk, such as a business venture, a love affair, … Continue reading

Covenant Abuse

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…to love, honor, and cherish, from this day forward, so long as we both shall live… The solemnity and vision of those sacred marriage vows still raise my head a little higher and leave me in a reflective mood every … Continue reading

Divorced is NOT a Status

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When completing a census form or a job application, we’re often asked our marital status, and given choices of Single, Married, Divorced or Widowed. An individual who experienced divorce many years ago, and has not married again, feels compelled to label … Continue reading

Just a Trace

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Resting my Kindle on the fold-down tray-top, I gazed out the plane window. I absentmindedly watched the earth drift lazily by, while pondering the words I had just read.  At several thousand feet above the ground, my mind was a … Continue reading

Divorce is Sin…Says Who?

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This is a repost (with minor editing) of my article previously posted on Crying Out for Justice on April 4, 2012. “Divorce is sin…  God hates divorce…”  Most of us have heard this mantra so many times, that we’ve come … Continue reading

Please God Help

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Please God, help me through my divorce! The words stand out on my website stat’s page, like a blinking neon sign. Someone keyed their heart’s prayer into an internet search engine and wound up on my website. I don’t know … Continue reading

The Lee of the Storm

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Last week, my family and I monitored the news channels as we watched Hurricane Isaac crawl north across Louisiana, leaving flooding and wind destruction in its wake. This wasn’t our first time preparing for a storm to hit.  Living in … Continue reading

Missed God’s Plan?

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I hugged my two youngest daughters good-bye, and kissed them each. Then, I turned quickly to leave, before they could see the tears in my eyes.  Driving away from their mother’s house, the tears spilled down my cheeks. A few … Continue reading