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Satan And No-Fault Divorce
By Edward Mrkvicka · 12 years ago
No-fault divorce was introduced to the world by Russia in 1917. Prior to then the church defined the boundaries of marriage and family life, and because God hates divorce, divorce was virtually unheard of. But ...
Is Adultery "Just" Another Sin?
By Edward Mrkvicka · 12 years ago
The Bible says we are not to commit adultery, yet, sadly, we know approximately 70% of all marriages include at least one affair. The commandment regarding adultery couldn’t be more clear -- there is no ...
How To Know If You're A Real Christian
By Edward Mrkvicka · 12 years ago
The Christian of 40-50 years ago is not the Christian of today. In fact, in many instances, they are diametrically opposed.
But how can that be? The Word of God, the Bible tells us, is ...
Man's Arrogance vs. God's Intelligence
By Edward Mrkvicka · 13 years ago
I have noticed an alarming propensity of a number of clergy to interpret God’s Word. In sermons across the country we have pastor’s telling us every Sunday what God means when He says X,Y, or ...
On Becoming God's Enemy
By Edward Mrkvicka · 13 years ago
I have devoted much of my lay ministry to the subject of adultery and what it does to all involved, the guilty and innocent alike. Of course, only the guilty will be held accountable for ...
Should We Forgive An Adulterer?
By Edward Mrkvicka · 13 years ago
It is in the DNA of a Christian to want to forgive those who have done us wrong. In doing so, most believe we are following the example of our Savior, Jesus Christ, who said ...
Attacking the Victim of Adultery
By Edward Mrkvicka · 13 years ago
There is an old lawyer’s adage that goes like this: "When the facts are on your side, argue the facts. When the law is on your side, argue the law. And when you don’t have ...
Why Adulterers Cheat
By Edward Mrkvicka · 13 years ago
"Narcissistic personality disorder is a condition in which there is an inflated sense of self-importance and an extreme preoccupation with one's self." (Healthline.com)
A few of its symptoms are: Narcissists take advantage of other people ...
Adultery Is Child Abuse
By Edward Mrkvicka · 13 years ago
The Journal of Child Abuse and Neglect says child abuse is "any recent act or failure to act on the part of a parent or caretaker which results in death, serious physical or emotional harm, ...
False Prophets and the End of the World
By Edward Mrkvicka · 13 years ago
When I was a child back in the forties there were numerous predictions that the world was coming to an end. Of course, it never did. That’s not to say that I wasn’t concerned, because, ...
Adultery Destroys the Soul
By Edward Mrkvicka · 13 years ago
Adultery is a result of unmitigated selfishness.
Sadly, it is a worldwide epidemic.
It often destroys an innocent spouse. It almost always destroys innocent children. It destroys family relationships. It may spread disease. It can ...
America Has A Choice To Make
By Edward Mrkvicka · 13 years ago
The First Amendment of the Constitution states: "Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the ...
Love Beyond Comprehension
By Edward Mrkvicka · 13 years ago
I have spent a lifetime as a Bible student, teacher, and lay minister/counselor; and yet, I still cannot even begin to comprehend the love God has for His children.
I know Scripture says, "And we ...
Are Christians Judgmental?
By Edward Mrkvicka · 13 years ago
There is a disturbing trend emanating from many who are unrepentant sinners. Namely, in order to find comfort in their sin they will attack Christians who try and help by accusing them of being judgmental. ...
Welfare vs. Charity
By Edward Mrkvicka, Jr. · 13 years ago
A favorite political tactic of the Left is to shout "hypocrisy" every time someone from the Religious Right expresses an opinion regarding welfare that is not in keeping with liberal orthodoxy that endorses cradle to ...
Your Troubled Marriage Can Be Saved
By Edward Mrkvicka · 13 years ago
As a lay minister and counselor, I have helped many couples with marriage problems. I do so, not from a secular perspective, but from a spiritual one, with the Bible as my base.
Over the ...
The Church Is Helping Destroy America
By Edward Mrkvicka · 13 years ago
I was raised in a small Midwestern town at a time that now seems like a million years ago.
My mother and father were hardworking parents who were devoted to their children. They loved the ...