My tears have been my food day and night, While they continually say to me, “Where is your God?” -Psalm 42:3, NKJV I remember going through a phase during my separation and divorce where I had to consciously remind myself to eat. The trauma from discovering the Other Man resulted in a twenty pound weight … Continue reading “Oh, the stress!”
Category: Encouragement
Computer issues… no new post today
No new post today due to my computer acting up just as I was writing. Hopefully, I will be up and writing tomorrow.
An ode to self-respect: “Babe” by Sugerland
I admire those faithful spouses who were able to enforce their boundaries with “just” one revelation of infidelity. These rare souls know they deserve to be treated better. And they have no problems enforcing their “deal-breakers” as in “You cheat on me, and we are over. Period.” And for those who come here that are … Continue reading “An ode to self-respect: “Babe” by Sugerland”
Hymn Encouragement… God still rules!
“This is my Father’s world: Oh, let me ne’er forget That though the wrong seems oft so strong, God is the ruler yet.” -“This Is My Father’s World” by Maltbie Babcock It is rough. These are the times to remember an eternal perspective. God will deal with injustice ultimately. Today, I simply want to encourage you to … Continue reading “Hymn Encouragement… God still rules!”
When all seems lost, cling to God.
Some songs can invoke a time in our lives with just a few notes. This song, “You Won’t Relent,” by Misty Edwards does that for me. It transports me back to the immediate time after my divorce. The devastation of an unwanted divorce is incredible. I think this is especially true for those of us … Continue reading “When all seems lost, cling to God.”
Happy Mother’s Day, Faithful Spouses!
To all the mothers and step-mothers (and spiritual mothers) who are faithful spouses, too: Happy Mother’s Day! You are an amazing person. I hope you take time to celebrate you! It might not seem like it, but “just” being the sane parent is a precious, precious gift that you are giving your children during this … Continue reading “Happy Mother’s Day, Faithful Spouses!”
You do not owe your cheater agreement!
Your worth is not based on your cheater’s opinion of you. It is important to remember that you do not need to agree with your cheater. You are free to have your own opinions and views. This is true even if your cheater thinks otherwise. In that spirit, I share a song to encourage you: … Continue reading “You do not owe your cheater agreement!”
Hobby Milestone Yesterday – 605 lbs (274kg) on bench press (equipped)!
He trains my hands for battle; my arms can bend a bow of bronze. -Psalm 18:34, NIV Pastoring is a very non-concrete profession. It is hard sometimes to see progress. One thing I do for my own self-care is pursue my hobby as an amateur powerlifter. This is one hobby where you see your progress … Continue reading “Hobby Milestone Yesterday – 605 lbs (274kg) on bench press (equipped)!”
Happy Easter! He is risen.
He is not here: for he is risen, as he said. Come, see the place where the Lord lay. -Matthew 28:6, KJV I love Easter. This holiday reminds us that God conquered the grave. I find this comforting as I go through life’s stresses. Whatever comes, the worst enemy–death–is defeated. In the spirit of that … Continue reading “Happy Easter! He is risen.”
The beauty of Holy Saturday
59 Joseph took the body, wrapped it in a clean linen cloth, 60 and placed it in his own new tomb that he had cut out of the rock. -Matthew 27:59-60a, NIV Everything looked lost. Jesus was dead. He was buried along with all his followers’ hopes and dreams. This is Holy Saturday. Can you relate? What I love … Continue reading “The beauty of Holy Saturday”