CounselingChristians

Q: I talked with non Christians on how pornography affects the spouse. I was feeling vulnerable but wanted to get my feelings out. The first response was "just leave dummy". So many people of the world just don't understand. I've realized this is why Christians are a safe space for our problems. I don't want to leave. I don't want another person. I want my marriage to be restored and to be able to glorify God with the man I love. I made a covenant and I'm not breaking it because the world thinks leaving is the answer. I will continue to pray and fight for my marriage.  What godly advice can you give on my situation. Thx. A: This response has been genericized a bit while addressing and counseling for the noted Unequally yoked spousal sin issue, since what's said can help everyone.   Firstly, yes! It is right to remain in the marriage covenant. There are very few reasons a believer can divorce a spouse, and only after doing everything possible to save it...

Cut off/toxic family Q: I’ve hit breaking point and it is time to cut off my toxic family members. Endless amounts of abuse, nastiness, pain over the years and I can no longer tolerate it.  How can I stand firm in this? Where can I go to in the Bible to help me with this. A: It appears you need more counsel on this. It might be that your new to Christianity or not maturing in the Faith. This can help... Today 1 in 4 are going no contact with family. This estrangement issue is problematic if the person wanting to exit... professes to be Christian.  We as Christians are not called to cut people off or out so we can live in some "happiness bubble". Our best life isnt here on this fallen temporary planet, nor is our life to revolve around ourself, but Christ. We born again ones are called to minister to the lost, the hurting and unsaved. We are ministers of the Gospel, a light in our family, and Ambassadors of Christ. God placed us in this family for the work he has planned fi...