In 1980, my first husband and I divorced. I had yet to find the Lord, but my spirit still grieved–not because I needed or desired to remain with this man, but because I knew I had broken my vow. Through the years–I’ve studied the topic extensively. I did not want to stay single, nor did …[ read more ]

עברית: חתונה יהודית. (Photo credit: Wikipedia ) Instone-Brewer, David. “What God Has Joined.” Christianity Today . 5 October 2007. Web. 1 November 2014. We’ve all met pious people–mostly women, but men included, who stay with an abusive spouse because the Bible only clearly states adultery or desertion as reasons for divorce. However, the question always arises, how can Jesus, …[ read more ]

The Gutenberg Bible displayed by the United States Library of Congress, demonstrating printed pages as a storage medium. (Photo credit: Wikipedia ) Divorce is not the unpardonable sin. Despite the fact that divorce can be forgiven and remarriage can ensue, it is never to be taken lightly. If you love your spouse, but are not “in …[ read more ]

“αθεοι” (atheoi), Greek for “those without god”, as it appears in the Epistle to the Ephesians on the third-century papyrus known as “Papyrus 46” (Photo credit: Wikipedia ) My ex-husband would leave me early in the evening so he could get into the bars before the cover charge went into effect. This, he said, was because …[ read more ]

Once upon a time I am divorced. It is not the unpardonable sin , despite the theology of many churches. A sad example of how unforgiving many Christians can be about this issue is seen in the calling of a dear friend of mine. “Sam” had been called into the ministry. With all of his being, he …[ read more ]