Comments on: Family tragedy, tonight at 9

By: Days 6, 7, +8 « every day in the word

Days 6, 7, +8 « every day in the word — Thu, 28 May 2009 23:26:04 +0000

[...] (a Family Pastor at Every Nation Church Tallahassee) makes a lot of good points in his blog, “Family tragedy, tonight at 9.” But the basis of what he says is this: put God first, your spouse second, and your children [...]

By: JJ Jones

JJ Jones — Wed, 27 May 2009 21:13:02 +0000

Clayton, Thanks for visiting my blog and for your article on Jon and Kate. I think it articulates where alot of us are. Thanks for allowing me to link to your take on it. I've added your blog to my blog roll. I've enjoyed browsing through. Blessings. JJ Jones´s last blog post..Jon and Kate . . . Not Doin' So Great

By: Clayton Bell

Clayton Bell — Wed, 27 May 2009 14:42:40 +0000

Sarah, how do you really feel?

By: Sarah Williams

Sarah Williams — Wed, 27 May 2009 03:42:39 +0000

Responding to Angel, I pray for them a lot…..how awesome would it be to see them completely restored. I heard Britney Spears’ mom speak one time, and it really brought the humanity into situations like these. Its easy to think of them as a TV couple who are choosing fame and fortune over their marriage…..and even if that is the case, they are still real people who are going through one of the hardest times in their lives. Why they are choosing to do it on national television, I can only assume they were given a nice bonus for it. In their minds, though, they are probably thinking, “just one more year and we’ll be set”…..then, of course, kids get older, houses get pricier, and the money gets better (so it gets harder to walk away).
It seems like it just sort of spiraled out of control, sadly, and now, they are in way deeper than they ever dreamed. Shows on TLC are not all that popular, so when they started, they probably never imagined how crazy life would get.

I am not defending all of their actions (for one, I vehemently disagree with treating a husband like a child, but plenty of Christian women do it), but they are real people. With real problems. In their defense, I can see how they originally started the show to make ends meet….and now, as Kate said, they are in the public eye whether they do the show or not, so they might as well do it.
NOT that I agree with that at all, but if their faith has been put on the backburner or is being severely tested, then they are not making faith based decisions (unfortunately).

Anyway, sorry for the novel of a comment, but they have been weighing heavily on my heart for the last month or so!
And after seemingly defending them, to me, marriage is the absolute most important relationship (after Jesus), so I completely agree with what you said Clayton!! And I know you are not personally attacking them, but rather calling your readers to a higher standard.
I just hope people are speaking life into their situation and not slandering people they do not know and only see for an hour a week on television.

And now I will step off of my soapbox.

Sarah Williams´s last blog post..I’m Kickin’ Butt and Taking Names

By: Andy Borgmann

Andy Borgmann — Wed, 27 May 2009 02:26:46 +0000

We did a whole show on this topic and we had a huge caller response. We basically talked about what do you do when your wife is “chore of a wife.”

http://www.allenhuntshow.com/Listen/641-jon-and-kate-plus-affair

And just for the record, I “never believed that photo.” You could tell from the opening episode that this marriage/family was doomed to fail.

Andy Borgmann´s last blog post..Asher At First Baseball Game

By: David

David — Wed, 27 May 2009 00:45:57 +0000

I've been watching the tweets about this "show" but really didn't have any idea about it til now (it's probably on cable down here), so thanks for this post - it all makes much more sense now. This concise, Godly list of priorities for marriage is excellent! David´s last blog post..Bird Is The Word

By: Erin

Erin — Tue, 26 May 2009 23:14:26 +0000

This is good stuff. The part about putting your spouse first, above your kids-- that is spot on. Erin´s last blog post..And You’ll Never Believe Who Forgot to Bring Kleenex

By: Terri

Terri — Tue, 26 May 2009 22:34:37 +0000

Thank you for pointing out a few ground rules. I believe that Jon is coming last in this relationship. Kate talked to Jon like he is one of her kids. No honor there.

Praying for them and the kids.

By: Kelley Owens

Kelley Owens — Tue, 26 May 2009 21:07:24 +0000

Great Post Clayton! Kelley Owens´s last blog post..I was watching Sesame Street...

By: angel

angel — Tue, 26 May 2009 19:45:09 +0000

I asked my wife aas we watched the show: “do u think its weird that I pray for them?” I have been a fan of the show for a while and feel for their situation. It makes me evaluate and value my life and my marriage. God is the answer and it seems so evident yet I know how unclear things can b when u r in the midsts of such a situation. Good post hermano.