Giving thanks always for all things unto God and the Father in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ… -Ephesians 5:20, KJV God instructs us to give thanks in all times and all circumstances. I think this spiritual discipline–as it takes effort–is critical to spiritual well-being. As we open our eyes to His gifts to … Continue reading “Give Thanks!”
Category: Encouragement
Fruitful words of encouragement
Death and life are in the power of the tongue: and they that love it shall eat the fruit thereof. -Proverbs 18:21, KJV Do you have someone who is speaking life into your life right now? Are you speaking life into your own life? I remember vividly a time when I was entering a Walmart. … Continue reading “Fruitful words of encouragement”
Complex feelings
Yesterday, I received some disappointing news regarding a management job I interviewed to get. I did not get the job. I would be lying to say I did not feel sad, angry, and disappointed about this. Yet I also feel relief and hope that, perhaps, God is directing even this disappointment for my good (see … Continue reading “Complex feelings”
Friends post adultery revelation
A friend is always loyal, and a brother is born to help in time of need. -Proverbs 17:7, NLT A blessing in disguise with cheating revelation is how that awful news exposes ones true friends verses erstwhile “friends.” I am SOOOO grateful for the many friends who passed that fire-test. These are people who stood … Continue reading “Friends post adultery revelation”
Grateful God Condemns Adultery
God will surely judge people who are immoral and those who commit adultery. -Hebrews 13:4b, NLT God is love…. -I John 4:16b, KJV If God does not condemn anything, can God real be loving? I do not think so. That is why I am grateful God does condemn adultery as evil (see Deut. 22:22). Such condemnation is … Continue reading “Grateful God Condemns Adultery”
God will not be thwarted!
“As soon as you hear the sound of marching in the tops of the poplar trees, move quickly, because that will mean the Lord has gone out in front of you to strike the Philistine army.” -2 Samuel 5:24, NIV When God has plans for you, He goes before you as He did for King David in this … Continue reading “God will not be thwarted!”
It’s my birthday!
Today is another birthday for me. Life gets better. This is what I have seen in my lifetime. After going through some terrible things, I have experienced how God uses those experiences to create beauty later in life. Years ago, I remember talking with a guy at a gym I frequented in Connecticut. He shared … Continue reading “It’s my birthday!”
Achieved the “800 Bench Press Club” Yesterday!
When going through infidelity discovery, the pain is really strong. I am so glad I did not allow that pain to stop me from living into the future. Yesterday, I achieved a feat that would have blown my 20 or even 30 year old self. In training, I bench pressed 805 lbs (365 kgs) in … Continue reading “Achieved the “800 Bench Press Club” Yesterday!”
Fun Hobby Saturday!
Today, I have a rare Saturday off from work. It is the weekend leading up to my birthday. So, I am going up to the Twin Cities to do a heavy session in bench press. It is a mini-birthday treat to me. I am excited to see where my limits are at in bench before … Continue reading “Fun Hobby Saturday!”
Song to strengthen
When recovering from the destruction of infidelity discovery and divorce, getting a solid job to meet financial needs is important. Today, I am simply posting a song to encourage those going into fray of the job hunt today. (Truth be told, I am also posting for myself, too. In a little while, I will be … Continue reading “Song to strengthen”