Blog Entries by Bernie

I encounter this question all the time, whether or not pornography use amounts to "adultery" that gives a spouse grounds to pursue divorce. In fact I was talking to a pastor this week who struggled with porn and his wife (who recently discovered it) is ready to leave him because she is convinced that his elicit consumption of Internet porn...

Previously posted on 10/8/2008

Mark Driscoll of Mars Hill Church, Seatle, WA isn't one to beat around the bush and that's certainly the case with his latest booklet on porn and masturbation being released in an ebook via The Resurgence website www.theresurgence.org. I like Mark and while I don't agree with everything he says I find myself ...

I encounter this question all the time, whether or not pornography use amounts to "adultery" that gives a spouse grounds to pursue divorce. In fact I was talking to a pastor this week who struggled with porn and his wife (who recently discovered it) is ready to leave him because she is convinced that his elicit consumption of Internet...

Like many young couples my wife and I lived in a small apartment for the first several years of our marriage. But it was that first year that became quite an ordeal because we decided that we needed a pet (since we weren't ready to start a family). Sure enough we picked up a little black lab mix for free from a guy giving puppies away at...

I’m in the Orlando, Florida area this weekend speaking at a God Encounters young adult event that is focused on moving people to a 24/7 worship experience. My family is joining me today (Friday) and we’re going to Disney World on Monday. It’s really warm and muggy here!

I was thinking this morning about what kids must be thinking when they...

The prodigal blogger has returned! Sorry for the hiatus everyone so much to do and so little time. I’m writing to you from a Southwest Airlines flight to Reno, NV for a meeting.
I’ve managed to catch some of the NBA playoffs over the past few weeks. There have been some exciting moments especially in the Cavs/Magic series. In basketball a...

Wow, some excellent posts on the question of porn viewing being grounds for divorce. I appreciate very much everyone commenting and sharing their thoughts. I am especially grateful for the personal testimonies of those who have lived through their own, or their spouses addiction - thank you for sharing so deeply!

I was listening to the words...

I encounter this question all the time, whether or not pornography use amounts to "adultery" that gives a spouse grounds to pursue divorce. In fact I was talking to a pastor this week who struggled with porn and his wife (who recently discovered it) is ready to leave him because she is convinced that his elicit consumption of Internet porn is...

Ok, so my title to this post sounds a little weird. Here's my thing. I'll confess, that I probably take on too many things, projects, ministries, speaking etc. I have way too many things going, too many, "irons in the fire". I know it comes with the territory it seems for us pastors but I'm beginning to think that it is not the most impactful...

Well I'm going to move on from the Peter Cook story. I think we've pretty much covered that. There were some great comments and insights. Thanks to "Survivor" for sharing your story!

Like many young couples my wife and I lived in a small apartment for the first several years of our marriage. But it was that first year that became quite an...