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Posted by Sr. Mitzi in West Texas @ 10:02 on Jul 6 2006
The bible does not say divorce is a sin, it says God hates divorce and I am sure God, Kevin &Alayna hated this divorce but it can happen to the best of us. I'm sure Kevin gave it his all. He's adopted,so he knows how important loved ones are, we just don't know what happened & shouldn't judge.
The bible does not say divorce is a sin, it says God hates divorce and I am sure God, Kevin &Alayna hated this divorce but it can happen to the best of us. I'm sure Kevin gave it his all. He's adopted,so he knows how important loved ones are, we just don't know what happened & shouldn't judge.
Reply by Mike in Grand Rapids MI @ 11:35 on Mar 31 2007
No matter what you say, it is still wrong. There is no such thing as a "happy divorce" where God looks down in favor. I have no plank in this area and I can say that I am family of the adoptive parents Max and Elaine Smith of Grand Rapids. Kevin has gone through some rough waters but the only solve to this one was to reconcile to each other... It is disappointing to see that this could happen to the people that have EVERYTHING...money, fame and a good family up bringing...even I looked up to him...now I use him to remind myself not to fall in his pit. I'll always care but there is always the what if... Let's pull our pants up and show the world how God wants us to live. We make choices for ever, not until I decide to break God's rules.
No matter what you say, it is still wrong. There is no such thing as a "happy divorce" where God looks down in favor. I have no plank in this area and I can say that I am family of the adoptive parents Max and Elaine Smith of Grand Rapids. Kevin has gone through some rough waters but the only solve to this one was to reconcile to each other... It is disappointing to see that this could happen to the people that have EVERYTHING...money, fame and a good family up bringing...even I looked up to him...now I use him to remind myself not to fall in his pit. I'll always care but there is always the what if... Let's pull our pants up and show the world how God wants us to live. We make choices for ever, not until I decide to break God's rules.
Reply by KRISTY in U NO @ 17:54 on Jan 31 2007
This is a reply to marry's thing and all you kmax backstabbers: have you gone off your nut? who are you to tell kevin this? you must first get the plank out of your eye before you worm your way into kevins bisness to get the speck out of his eye. you hypocrites, would you go up to one of your friends with a log in your eye and say brother let me get that out for you. no first take the plank out of your eye that you may see clearly to remove the speck.(DUH!) P.S. I'm only 15 and i know this.
This is a reply to marry's thing and all you kmax backstabbers: have you gone off your nut? who are you to tell kevin this? you must first get the plank out of your eye before you worm your way into kevins bisness to get the speck out of his eye. you hypocrites, would you go up to one of your friends with a log in your eye and say brother let me get that out for you. no first take the plank out of your eye that you may see clearly to remove the speck.(DUH!) P.S. I'm only 15 and i know this.
Reply by Mary in KY @ 17:52 on Dec 15 2006
Part of being in the public spotlight means you are held to a higher standard, and there's nothing wrong for the public holding him accountable to sinful actions. That's part of what being a Christian entails. I'm so tired of Christians looking the other way and smiling over sinful behavior simply because they like the person. That's NOT the message of the Bible. The Bible is very clear on sinful behavior and it's very clear on confrontation. A Christlike love means standing up for the truth, not wimping out on it.
Part of being in the public spotlight means you are held to a higher standard, and there's nothing wrong for the public holding him accountable to sinful actions. That's part of what being a Christian entails. I'm so tired of Christians looking the other way and smiling over sinful behavior simply because they like the person. That's NOT the message of the Bible. The Bible is very clear on sinful behavior and it's very clear on confrontation. A Christlike love means standing up for the truth, not wimping out on it.
Reply by Mary in KY @ 17:51 on Dec 15 2006
If it says God hates divorce, that's a very clear indication that it's wrong. God wouldn't hate something yet declare it right. Jesus expands on the sin of divorce in the New Testament. Instead of putting Kevin up on a pedastool by proclaiming he did his best, how about recognizing that since he IS a sinner, that he actually sinned here? Sheesh, even nonChristians recognize when they've done wrong (i.e. Will Smith on his divorce from his first wife).
If it says God hates divorce, that's a very clear indication that it's wrong. God wouldn't hate something yet declare it right. Jesus expands on the sin of divorce in the New Testament. Instead of putting Kevin up on a pedastool by proclaiming he did his best, how about recognizing that since he IS a sinner, that he actually sinned here? Sheesh, even nonChristians recognize when they've done wrong (i.e. Will Smith on his divorce from his first wife).
Posted by Drew in USA @ 19:04 on Jun 7 2006
Wow, what a shock that Christians can just blast the Word of God with their extra biblical lifestyles,and all the while condone this behavior. Divorce is wrong,no exceptions. And the Bible is clear on that. Does God ever give up on us? He never leaves or forsakes us, because that would be a violation of His character and commitment of true love. He compares our relationship with Him to that of a bride and groom. No matter how far we fall, grace and reconciliation are possible. Let's not cop out,in pursuit of our own selfish desires; and then say that it was God's will.No. Stand for Truth!
Wow, what a shock that Christians can just blast the Word of God with their extra biblical lifestyles,and all the while condone this behavior. Divorce is wrong,no exceptions. And the Bible is clear on that. Does God ever give up on us? He never leaves or forsakes us, because that would be a violation of His character and commitment of true love. He compares our relationship with Him to that of a bride and groom. No matter how far we fall, grace and reconciliation are possible. Let's not cop out,in pursuit of our own selfish desires; and then say that it was God's will.No. Stand for Truth!
Reply by Gina McDonald in Temecula @ 06:25 on Nov 9 2008
Ya know Drew, it sounds a lot like you are judging Kevin. I know what the Bible says on divorce and Kevin knows it too but what you DON'T know is the reason why he and Alayna decided to not stay together. Maybe something happened. I don't know but whether something happened or not that doesn't give you the right to act all self-righteous and high and mighty. No one's perfect. I'm sure that you have done things that you're not proud of too. Why don't you take a look at yourself before you start slaming Kevin.
Ya know Drew, it sounds a lot like you are judging Kevin. I know what the Bible says on divorce and Kevin knows it too but what you DON'T know is the reason why he and Alayna decided to not stay together. Maybe something happened. I don't know but whether something happened or not that doesn't give you the right to act all self-righteous and high and mighty. No one's perfect. I'm sure that you have done things that you're not proud of too. Why don't you take a look at yourself before you start slaming Kevin.
Reply by Andrea in California @ 07:25 on Oct 4 2008
the Bible actually gives a reason for divorce and says it is ok, if a spouse is cheated on then it isn't wrong.....no one knows what heppened in the relationship between Kev and his then wife, and we are not to judge, instead pray for them!!!
the Bible actually gives a reason for divorce and says it is ok, if a spouse is cheated on then it isn't wrong.....no one knows what heppened in the relationship between Kev and his then wife, and we are not to judge, instead pray for them!!!
Posted by C @ 22:04 on Apr 27 2006
I TOO KNOW THE PAIN OF SEPARATION AND VERY SOON, DIVORCE. IT IS HARD TO LET GO BUT YOU DO HAVE TO PRAY DAILY TO GET THROUGH IT ALL. GOD HAS A MASTER PLAN FOR US ALL. IF WE WILL ONLY BELIEVE IN HIM HE WILL GUIDE US ON OUR JOURNEY. FOR ME PERSONALLY, MY SEPARATION HAS PROVIDED ME WITH TREMENDOUS SPIRITUAL GROWTH THAT MIGHT NOT HAVE HAPPENED OTHERWISE. I THANK THE LORD FOR GETTING ME OUT OF A FRIGHTENING SITUATION AND BLESSING ME WITH A NEW JOB AND THE BEST 2 KIDS WHO ARE NOW TEENAGERS AND LOVE THE LORD WITH ALL THEIR HEARTS. THEY TOO ARE MY STRENGTH. PRAYERS TO ALL WHO HAVE GONE THROUGH THIS
I TOO KNOW THE PAIN OF SEPARATION AND VERY SOON, DIVORCE. IT IS HARD TO LET GO BUT YOU DO HAVE TO PRAY DAILY TO GET THROUGH IT ALL. GOD HAS A MASTER PLAN FOR US ALL. IF WE WILL ONLY BELIEVE IN HIM HE WILL GUIDE US ON OUR JOURNEY. FOR ME PERSONALLY, MY SEPARATION HAS PROVIDED ME WITH TREMENDOUS SPIRITUAL GROWTH THAT MIGHT NOT HAVE HAPPENED OTHERWISE. I THANK THE LORD FOR GETTING ME OUT OF A FRIGHTENING SITUATION AND BLESSING ME WITH A NEW JOB AND THE BEST 2 KIDS WHO ARE NOW TEENAGERS AND LOVE THE LORD WITH ALL THEIR HEARTS. THEY TOO ARE MY STRENGTH. PRAYERS TO ALL WHO HAVE GONE THROUGH THIS
Posted by RON WIENAND in SOUTH AFRICA @ 13:32 on Sep 26 2005
ITS SO HARD TO SAY GOODBYE TO THE ONE YOU LOVE AND PEOPLE ARE SO ESAY TO CRITICIZE THOSE THAT HAVE. I DON'T THINK THAT WE CAN FEEL WHAT K AND A FELT SO ITS BEST THAT WE TRY AND UNDERSTAND AND LOVE AS GOD LOVES-UNCONDITIONALLY
ITS SO HARD TO SAY GOODBYE TO THE ONE YOU LOVE AND PEOPLE ARE SO ESAY TO CRITICIZE THOSE THAT HAVE. I DON'T THINK THAT WE CAN FEEL WHAT K AND A FELT SO ITS BEST THAT WE TRY AND UNDERSTAND AND LOVE AS GOD LOVES-UNCONDITIONALLY
The opinions expressed in the Reader Comments are not necessarily those held by Cross Rhythms.
It happens to the best of us. That doesn't make God love us any less. The only reason why anybody is making a big deal out of it is because the unbelievers as well as the public have this ridiculous idea that christians do no wrong. Christians--like Kevin Max--- are sinners. The only difference between us and everyone else is that we ask for forgiveness. Sure, God hates divorce--but he is still love. If Kevin was labeled just an ordinary man and not a celebrity-- all the gossip would have never even started. I'm praying for you Kevin, just like I do the rest of the world.