…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!”
Category: Encouragement
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!”
Much love
When he saw the crowds, he had compassion on them, because they were harassed and helpless, like sheep without a shepherd. -Matthew 9:36, NIV Ever feel tired and overwhelmed by life? This is the picture I get regarding the crowd mentioned in Matthew 9:36. They were overwhelmed by the difficulties of life, and the usual religious … Continue reading “Much love”
Eighth Anniversary!
Eight years ago, today, I exchanged marriage vows and Mrs. DM became Mrs. DM. It was probably the happiest day of my life to date. We couldn’t stop grinning the whole wedding ceremony. I am so grateful for Mrs. DM. We have now been a couple longer than my first marriage to my Cheater. In … Continue reading “Eighth Anniversary!”
Has whole world in his hands
27 My sheep listen to my voice; I know them, and they follow me. 28 I give them eternal life, and they shall never perish; no one will snatch them out of my hand. -John 10:27-28, NIV I do equipped bench pressing for a hobby. Last week, I held the weight seen in this picture (855lbs) for the first time. It … Continue reading “Has whole world in his hands”