I, for one, appreciate this, having had two failed marriages before coming back to Christ. Now I have a healthy third marriage that is already in the double digits of length 😊 but the criticism I get from people when I speak out about this is appalling. Thank you so much for your bravery, I absolutely applaud your honesty and will be here with you for the journey.
When you look at the “stats”, just the fact that you have a third marriage in the double digits is a miracle! That’s the difference Jesus makes- that should be celebrated!
No one truly understands how hard blending a family can be until you’ve done it - my wife and I had no idea what we were walking into when we started 😆
I love that you're helping real people with real issues. Keep going. God has a plan for this, and you never know who might be reading and not commenting, but secretly being impacted by your work.
I remember living through the nightmare of divorce. The awful ‘before’, ‘during’, & ‘after’. I’ve never experienced anything close to that kind of pain. I remember a prayer where I asked God that if I made it through - if He could use it someday to help others. But I needed to heal first & get healthy. Back then, writing wasn’t on my radar. Almost 10 years ago all hell broke loose in my life & now I can testify of the goodness of God. I can look back and see His faithfulness through it all. Thanks for comment brother!
I have never had to go through a divorce, so I find it painfully easy easy to gloss over the trauma that the experience inflicts on people. But just in the past two weeks I have engaged with friends and colleagues who have shared how the experience has changed them. (And the recent Wall Street Journal series helps explain the financial impact.) I'm coming to appreciate how divorce is one more area of our broken Earthly lives that needs God's healing touch. So thank you for speaking to the issue and to the people like me who can play a part in others' journeys.
The purpose is to have a hands on, practical resource people can use to help someone walk through divorce. Definitely will have biblical underpinnings though. Read my latest in “Hot Potatoes & Atomic Minefields” to get a flavor of what it will look like.
I got divorced too, unfortunately, but I no longer fear the stigma. You’re not alone. 🤗🤗
Actually, when I joined Substack, I wanted to call my platform here “Divorced Pastor,” but I eventually decided against it—not because of fear, but because I thought that would overshadow so much else that I am.
I don’t need to frame myself according to a negative thing that I never wanted or planned for however defining it may be. Instead, I content myself with talking about it as a feature of my history. I do so unashamedly.
I, for one, appreciate this, having had two failed marriages before coming back to Christ. Now I have a healthy third marriage that is already in the double digits of length 😊 but the criticism I get from people when I speak out about this is appalling. Thank you so much for your bravery, I absolutely applaud your honesty and will be here with you for the journey.
When you look at the “stats”, just the fact that you have a third marriage in the double digits is a miracle! That’s the difference Jesus makes- that should be celebrated!
Amen 🙏
It hasn’t been an easy road blending families twice but God has been faithful and it’s been a beautiful journey.
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No one truly understands how hard blending a family can be until you’ve done it - my wife and I had no idea what we were walking into when we started 😆
Yes it is not an easy thing. That’s why relying on God is the most important thing you can do.
Thank you for being willing to speak on matters that are often brushed aside my the church. It's a hard place to be.
It a conversation the church needs to have
Thank you for your obedience! There is a need for this area of ministry within the Church.
I love that you're helping real people with real issues. Keep going. God has a plan for this, and you never know who might be reading and not commenting, but secretly being impacted by your work.
I remember living through the nightmare of divorce. The awful ‘before’, ‘during’, & ‘after’. I’ve never experienced anything close to that kind of pain. I remember a prayer where I asked God that if I made it through - if He could use it someday to help others. But I needed to heal first & get healthy. Back then, writing wasn’t on my radar. Almost 10 years ago all hell broke loose in my life & now I can testify of the goodness of God. I can look back and see His faithfulness through it all. Thanks for comment brother!
All aspects of divorce. The truth will set people free. Keep writing!
Thank you!
I have never had to go through a divorce, so I find it painfully easy easy to gloss over the trauma that the experience inflicts on people. But just in the past two weeks I have engaged with friends and colleagues who have shared how the experience has changed them. (And the recent Wall Street Journal series helps explain the financial impact.) I'm coming to appreciate how divorce is one more area of our broken Earthly lives that needs God's healing touch. So thank you for speaking to the issue and to the people like me who can play a part in others' journeys.
You speak to something that you can’t plan for: divorce changes you. This is a reality that is a struggle to work through and accept.
It's a very difficult thing to talk about but it's a conversation we need to have more often in the church, so thanks for stepping up!
And that just it…let’s start the convo
Are you planning on going to the Bible to explain your view and experience? I'd love to know what you're planning.
The purpose is to have a hands on, practical resource people can use to help someone walk through divorce. Definitely will have biblical underpinnings though. Read my latest in “Hot Potatoes & Atomic Minefields” to get a flavor of what it will look like.
Love it!
This is such a great thing — it’s so important and needed! 😊
Thanks Laura! I’ve appreciated your feedback!
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It’s important and matters. Keep sharing. It can save lives. Divorce is hard and it’s helpful to others that you keep writing about it.
Will do and thank you!
A noble and necessary ministry.
Get it. Been there done that and dealt with the questions and answers for myself but it’s much needed in the body of Christ 🙏🙏🙏
Thank you for the feedback you leave on my articles! Appreciate that!
I got divorced too, unfortunately, but I no longer fear the stigma. You’re not alone. 🤗🤗
Actually, when I joined Substack, I wanted to call my platform here “Divorced Pastor,” but I eventually decided against it—not because of fear, but because I thought that would overshadow so much else that I am.
I don’t need to frame myself according to a negative thing that I never wanted or planned for however defining it may be. Instead, I content myself with talking about it as a feature of my history. I do so unashamedly.