And I pray that you, being rooted and established in love, 18 may have power, together with all the Lord’s holy people, to grasp how wide and long and high and deep is the love of Christ, 19 and to know this love that surpasses knowledge—that you may be filled to the measure of all the fullness of God. -Ephesians 3:17b-19, NIV Do … Continue reading “Rooted in Christ’s love”
Category: Encouragement
Happy Easter! He is risen, indeed!
As she wept, she bent over to look into the tomb and saw two angels in white, seated where Jesus’ body had been, one at the head and the other at the foot. -John 20:11b-12, NIV One common truth about resurrection is how unexpected it looks. Mary did not expect resurrection on that Resurrection Sunday. She just … Continue reading “Happy Easter! He is risen, indeed!”
A Holy Saturday sort of feel!
At the place where Jesus was crucified, there was a garden, and in the garden a new tomb, in which no one had ever been laid. Because it was the Jewish day of Preparation and since the tomb was nearby, they laid Jesus there. -John 19:41-42, NIV When dealing with a cheater and the devastation wrought by their … Continue reading “A Holy Saturday sort of feel!”
For the joy!
…fixing our eyes on Jesus, the pioneer and perfecter of faith. For the joy set before him he endured the cross, scorning its shame, and sat down at the right hand of the throne of God. -Hebrews 12:2, NIV (emphasis mine) Today is Good Friday for the Western Church. As I reflect on the Scriptures … Continue reading “For the joy!”
Circling back
Next week, I am planning on returning to a location I last visited prior to my divorce. It is a full circle sort of experience. God has provided an opportunity for me to show Mrs. DM my old stomping grounds on the East Coast. I have ambivalent feelings about it. However, I suspect it will … Continue reading “Circling back”
Fear rooted in unbelief
And straightway the father of the child cried out, and said with tears, “Lord, I believe; help thou mine unbelief.” -Mark 9:24, KJV Like this father, sometimes we need help with our unbelief. I believe anxiety (non-medical kind) and fear are rooted in unbelief in God’s goodness towards us. More specifically, we struggle to believe … Continue reading “Fear rooted in unbelief”
Song to build up!
Sometimes we need reminders of what our inheritance is in Christ. We can get fixated on what is “wrong” with the world. Today, I want to share a song of encouragement. It is entitled “Ain’t No Grave” by Bethel Music and Molly Skaggs. Enjoy: *I posted this song previously.
New and BETTER life a decade later!
Instead of your shame you will receive a double portion, and instead of disgrace you will rejoice in your inheritance. And so you will inherit a double portion in your land, and everlasting joy will be yours. -Isaiah 61:7, NIV A decade ago. My cheater walked out of my life a decade ago abandoning me and our marriage. … Continue reading “New and BETTER life a decade later!”
Palm Sunday and Expectations
A very large crowd spread their cloaks on the road, while others cut branches from the trees and spread them on the road. -Matthew 21:8, NIV Whenever I think about Palm Sunday (this coming Sunday), my mind goes to thoughts about expectations regarding God. Here the Jewish people thought they had God’s plan for … Continue reading “Palm Sunday and Expectations”
Don’t focus on the poo!
Be thankful in all circumstances, for this is God’s will for you who belong to Christ Jesus. -I Thessalonians 5:18, NLT My wife and I have adopted two rescue parrots.* They are both Green Cheek Conures. I did not grow up with birds. Mrs. DM did. In fact, she told me parrots are her preferred … Continue reading “Don’t focus on the poo!”