Yesterday was the anniversary to my divorce becoming final. I almost forgot. It was just another day. That said, I will never forget where I was the moment I received the official word that my first marriage was over. I was sitting in a van at work. Thankfully, I was not alone that day. The … Continue reading “Almost forgot anti-anniversary yesterday!”
Category: Encouragement
“Taking Adultery Seriously” Still
8 Then I saw that for all the causes for which backsliding Israel had committed adultery, I had put her away and given her a certificate of divorce…. -Jeremiah 3:8a, NKJV Now, over a decade ago, I started this ministry for people dealing with infidelity abuse. One might think taking adultery seriously would be uncontroversial of … Continue reading ““Taking Adultery Seriously” Still”
Done with overly “religious”
“Woe to you, scribes and Pharisees, hypocrites! For you are like whitewashed tombs which indeed appear beautiful outwardly, but inside are full of dead men’s bones and all uncleanness.” -Matthew 23:27, NKJV When I started dating again, I decided I did not want an overtly religious partner. I wanted someone who was authentically themselves. My last marriage … Continue reading “Done with overly “religious””
Grateful for what I did not want
Give thanks to the Lord, for he is good. His love endures forever. -Psalm 136:1, NIV Naively, I thought I’d be a “miracle story” until the end of my first marriage. That is probably why it hit so hard when the divorce was finalized. I never wanted the divorce. If left to my own devices, I probably … Continue reading “Grateful for what I did not want”
Another Thanksgiving!
In every thing give thanks: for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus concerning you. -I Thessalonians 5:18, KJV Happy Thanksgiving to those who celebrate! I recognize that this can be a difficult time for many reasons. It can bring up feelings of loss or old difficult memories. One Thanksgiving Eve many years … Continue reading “Another Thanksgiving!”
Spiritual Discipline of Giving Thanks
Be thankful in all circumstances, for this is God’s will for you who belong to Christ Jesus. -I Thessalonians 5:18, NLT Why would the author of I Thessalonians command us to be thankful unless this was something we have to choose to do? The temptation is to allow life’s circumstances to dictate the spiritual climate of our … Continue reading “Spiritual Discipline of Giving Thanks”
Hope Quote
I ran across this quote attributed to Augustine the other day as I was reading a book about dealing with serial bullies (Free Us From Bullying: Real Solutions Beyond Being Nice by Paul Coughlin). This quote struck me as very applicable to situations dealing with a cheater. These two things are good and “beautiful daughters” … Continue reading “Hope Quote”
Find a winner and ditch the loser
Today wasn’t my day at the meet. I missed each of three attempts at 335kgs (738lbs). But I was REALLY close to completing the lift on my third attempt. It happens in this sport. That said, my amazing wife packed up our kiddo and exchange student to drive down three and half hours to see … Continue reading “Find a winner and ditch the loser”
It’s my birthday! Yay!!!
Today marks another year alive on this earth for me.* I am so grateful for the gifts that have come with the years! God has blessed me richly. Life is such a precious gift. I am so grateful for the gifts this life continues to shower upon me. I get to be Mrs. DM’s husband, … Continue reading “It’s my birthday! Yay!!!”
I persist in posting…
But if I say, “I will not mention his word or speak anymore in his name,” his word is in my heart like a fire, a fire shut up in my bones.” -Jeremiah 20:9a, NIV I have been blogging now for over a decade. At times, I have considered shutting down this ministry. However, I … Continue reading “I persist in posting…”