For hasn’t he promised you, “I will never leave you alone, never! And I will not loosen my grip on your life!” -Hebrews 13:5b, TPT A temptation when facing difficult circumstances is to believe we are on our own. It may feel that way, for sure. I know I felt it. The abandonment feelings are … Continue reading “God’s problem waiting on God’s solution!”
Category: Encouragement
Beware of false hope
When I was going through the darkest part of my marriage dying, I really did not want the divorce. (As a side note, I am so grateful today that I was freed by that divorce. God has used Mrs. DM and Munchkin to restore the laughter in the halls of my heart.) A temptation I … Continue reading “Beware of false hope”
On feeling wanted
4 And he would not for a while: but afterward he said within himself, “Though I fear not God, nor regard man; 5 Yet because this widow troubleth me, I will avenge her, lest by her continual coming she weary me.” -Luke 18:4-5, KJV A while back, I remember a mentor, Pastor Gary Gilbertson, teaching on this … Continue reading “On feeling wanted”
9th Blog Anniversary!
Divorce Minister: Taking Adultery Seriously is now nine years old! This resource for faithful spouses and their supporters has come a long ways from a simple “brain dump.” As I write this, I am roughly 10,000 views away from 1,000,000 views and just over 400,000 visitors to the blog! I am grateful for the opportunity … Continue reading “9th Blog Anniversary!”
Raising donations for Hope Kids charity!
Picture taken in Central Park (New York City, NY) – App filters applied Years ago, I needed a distraction from the dissolution of my marriage. So, I went to NYC and spent time with my best friends. It was just what I needed. Sometimes we need such (healthy) distractions to get us through some hard … Continue reading “Raising donations for Hope Kids charity!”
Speaking at Chump Nation conference – Chumpalooza in November
On Friday, November 3, I will be at the Maritime Conference Center in Linthicum Heights, Maryland for Chumpalooza. This is a conference designed for faithful spouses–i.e. chumps. It is a first of its kind sort of gathering. I am truly excited to be a part of it and get to connect in person with … Continue reading “Speaking at Chump Nation conference – Chumpalooza in November”
No good out of the “what if’s”
“What if what the cheater is saying about me is true?!” -frets the faithful spouse This is a destructive “What if?” Faithful spouses stuck in this “What if?” are in real danger of spiritual and emotional destruction. They are allowing the daggers of cheater lies dig deeper into their heart. My encouragement is to remember … Continue reading “No good out of the “what if’s””
You’re awesome! Faithful Spouse, never forget it.
After months, years, or even decades of emotional beat-downs, faithful spouses often struggle in knowing their incredible worth. We discount our gifts, abilities, and precious status in God’s eyes. Faithful spouses, you are an incredible bunch! The stories I hear and the people I have met through this ministry confirms this fact to me. I … Continue reading “You’re awesome! Faithful Spouse, never forget it.”
A stranger
Yesterday, I was on a social media site. As they do, they post connection suggestions. One of those was a picture of my ex and her new husband. In that moment, I realized that she is just a stranger to me at this point. All connection has been severed and cauterized. Thankfully. Now in my … Continue reading “A stranger”
Faithful pets
“That cat has been more faithful to me than you daughter!” -Faithful Spouse to MIL (Mother-In-Law) Sometimes our animals exhibited greater character than our spouses. At least, they didn’t cheat on us. It is a sad commentary on cheaters that this is such a true statement. They cannot even beat out a cat or a … Continue reading “Faithful pets”