As the Scriptures say, “God opposes the proud but gives grace to the humble.” -James 4:6b, NLT Did you catch that? “God opposes the proud.” This is at the core of the cheater problem–i.e. pride. They believe they are more important than their spouse, and they are believe that they are entitled to their sinful … Continue reading “Opposes the proud”
Category: Encouragement
Another bday! Yay!!
Life is such a gift! Today, I celebrate another year on this crazy globe. It has been a wonderful year of surprises, some disappointments, personal growth, and much, much joy. This past year I pressed 865lbs in training (picture above). Sadly, my meet in July went poorly with all my attempts failing. So, I am … Continue reading “Another bday! Yay!!”
Your best days are ahead of you!
The Lord blessed the latter part of Job’s life more than the former part. -Job 42:12a, NIV A lie the Enemy wants you to believe is that your life is over following adultery discovery and divorce. He wants you fearful that all that is left for you is awful following a divorce from a cheater. Some “Christians” … Continue reading “Your best days are ahead of you!”
Speaking at Chumpalooza 1.0 in two weeks!
In two weeks, Chumpalooza 1.o kicks off in Maryland! I am so excited to be a part of this conference for faithful spouses–i.e. chumps–where I will get to put faces to online names. I am scheduled to give two talks at this event: 1. Moral Injury and Why Healing from It Can Be So Difficult … Continue reading “Speaking at Chumpalooza 1.0 in two weeks!”
Your Hur? Your Aaron?
Aaron and Hur held his hands up—one on one side, one on the other—so that his hands remained steady till sunset. -Exodus 17:12b, NIV This verse comes from a story about a battle where the Israelites were winning as long as Moses kept his arms raised. Obviously, Moses’ arms got weary. When he grew tired, … Continue reading “Your Hur? Your Aaron?”
Fills my heart with joy
So the man gave names to all the livestock, the birds in the sky and all the wild animals. -Genesis 2:20, NIV From the beginning, God made us to live with creatures He placed on the earth. We were designed to be around animals, caring for them. So, it is no surprise to me that … Continue reading “Fills my heart with joy”
Hold onto hope: Good is coming!
And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are the called according to his purpose. -Romans 8:28, KJV I know this verse is twisted against faithful spouses all too often. Well-meaning yet hurtful Christians quote this verse at the traumatized faithful spouse as a means … Continue reading “Hold onto hope: Good is coming!”
Better days are ahead!
For the Lord your God is bringing you into a good land—a land with brooks, streams, and deep springs gushing out into the valleys and hills…. -Deuteronomy 8:7, NIV I remember the bad days. Sometimes, it was all I could do to remind myself to eat. I lost serious weight from the trauma of it all. … Continue reading “Better days are ahead!”
Keep legacy in mind
And Samuel died; and all the Israelites were gathered together, and lamented him, and buried him in his house at Ramah. -I Samuel 25:1a, KJV When my maternal grandfather died, they shut down his small North Dakotan town to bury him. That’s the sort of impact I hope to have on those around me. I … Continue reading “Keep legacy in mind”
God protects…a song to encourage
God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble. -Psalm 46:1, KJV I am enjoying the new album put out by Kim Walker-Smith. There’s a song, “Protector,” about God protecting and holding us. It is one my favorites. Enjoy: *A version of this post ran previously (the song is still good).