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Miracles and marriage. The Benny Hinn Example

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In 2011 when i first heard the news of the breakdown of pastor Benny Hinn's marriage and subsequent divorce i was overwhelmed. Not because i thought he was anything but human. Nor was it because i felt his wife being the daughter of a pastor was perfect but because of the circumstances of Benny Hinn's marriage which he dutifully spoke about in his seminal classic, " Good Morning Holy Spirit ". In the book he talks about how God led him to meet his wife. On hearing that there marriage collapsed after 30 years i was heart broken. Could God have made a mistake? What could have gone wrong? As a ministry partner i received information as the story progressed and Benny dutifully acknowledged that he erred in his marriage but it was NEVER infidelity. Which is a problem i will have to square up to when i do decide to sign that dotted register. Marriage is under attack as never before. And sadly, many Christian leaders who should be leading the way not only aren’t s...

The Virtuous Man. Who can find? Part ONE.

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This essay is not my work and was sent to me by a good friend pointing out the perils in marriage. PART ONE: The story goes thus: I, Sarah Adams take Lawson Kuti as my lawful wedded husband, to love and to cherish, in sickness and in health, till death do us part” she smiled at him through her veil. “You may now kiss your bride Mr. Lawson” the Pastor beckoned. >Lawson’s heart raced as he gently unveiled his bride’s face. She looked so beautiful. He gently bent over and placed a soft kiss on her lip. Sarah in turn embraced him tightly with tears of joy streaming down her face. “Never leave me Sarah” he whispered in her ear. “I will never leave you” she whispered and they slowly released themselves from the embrace. “I present to you the latest couple!” The Pastor exclaimed excitedly The church cheered and Sarah cried more in her husband’s arms 5 years Later Sarah silently tip toed behind her husband. He ...