“Fear not; you will no longer live in shame. Don’t be afraid; there is no more disgrace for you.” -Isaiah 54:4a, NLT Can we claim the promises in this chapter even though they are about Israel? Yes. These are words to God’s people. We are God’s people as children of God (see I John 3:1). … Continue reading “Isaiah 54 promises for us”
Category: Encouragement
A good distraction
When my life was recently obliterated by the discovery of the other man plus my (now ex) wife serving me divorce papers, I took a trip to visit my best friends in New York City. It was Labor Day weekend. Now, I am not a huge NYC fan–no offense to those who love this city … Continue reading “A good distraction”
New comforting song
I recently took a trip down to Kansas City, MO. It was a spiritual retreat with a good pastor friend. On the journey, I had this song on loop. It is a comforting song from Bethel and We the Kingdom. Click here to enjoy “Arrows (I Will Be With You)“
God’s opinion matters most!
Fear of man will prove to be a snare, but whoever trusts in the Lord is kept safe. -Proverbs 29:25, NIV If God is for us,who can be against us? -Romans 8:31b, NIV Trust God, Fear NOT “Man!” My anxiety often escalates when I start concerning myself with the opinions of “man” over what I know is God’s verdict … Continue reading “God’s opinion matters most!”
Singing through the desert experience
His wife said to him, “Are you still maintaining your integrity? Curse God and die!” -Job 2:9, NIV These words were uttered by a woman who had just suffered catastrophic loss with her husband, Job. They had loss their considerable wealth, servants, their children, and even Job’s own health. It was bleak. When faced with great … Continue reading “Singing through the desert experience”
Without faith….
And it is impossible to please God without faith. Anyone who wants to come to him must believe that God exists and that he rewards those who sincerely seek him. -Hebrews 11:6, NLT When I teach on faith, I make the point that faith requires believing when we do not see. If we saw and … Continue reading “Without faith….”
Choosing to not dwell on troubling thoughts
Peace I leave with you, my peace I give unto you: not as the world giveth, give I unto you. Let not your heart be troubled, neither let it be afraid. -John 14:27, KJV “Let NOT your heart be troubled…” (Emphasis mine) This is a command from Jesus. A command that implies we have a … Continue reading “Choosing to not dwell on troubling thoughts”
1+ Million Views of Divorce Minister Blog!
Divorce Minister blog quietly eclipsed the 1,000,000 views mark recently! This milestone is just crazy to consider. I almost did not create this blog. It was just going to be a little “brain dump,” and then I started to see the response. So, I opened it up for everyone in July 2014. I am SO … Continue reading “1+ Million Views of Divorce Minister Blog!”
Regarding Envy of Cheater Prosperity
There is something else meaningless that occurs on earth: the righteous who get what the wicked deserve, and the wicked who get what the righteous deserve. This too, I say, is meaningless. -Ecclesiastes 8:14, NIV The observation of the wicked prospering while the righteous are punished is not a new one. That is what this … Continue reading “Regarding Envy of Cheater Prosperity”
My thoughts on dating
When I started dating for the second time, I had a few things I promised myself to do and some things I learned along the way (to Mrs. DM): I did not start dating until after I was officially divorced. My stance is that I needed to see the divorce to go through to be … Continue reading “My thoughts on dating”