I will praise thee; for I am fearfully and wonderfully made: marvellous are thy works; and that my soul knoweth right well. -Psalm 139:14, KJV Life is precious. What we do with ours matters. Recently, this truth has been driven home to me both in my private and in my professional life as I encounter people … Continue reading “Life is precious, and it DOES get better!”
Category: Encouragement
Worry not!
29 Are not two sparrows sold for a farthing? and one of them shall not fall on the ground without your Father. 30 But the very hairs of your head are all numbered. 31 Fear ye not therefore, ye are of more value than many sparrows. -Matthew 10:29-31, KJV God treasures us. This is what we ought to … Continue reading “Worry not!”
You get to CHOOSE your victory narrative!
Instead of shame and dishonor, you will enjoy a double share of honor. -Isaiah 61:7a, NLT Why would you choose to accept the lie-filled narrative from your cheater as your own narrative? Choose your own victory narrative! Remember: You are not the rejected spouse. RATHER, you are the FAITHFUL SPOUSE! You are not the morally … Continue reading “You get to CHOOSE your victory narrative!”
Words form the Psalms to Encourage
God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble. Therefore will not we fear, though the earth be removed, and though the mountains be carried into the midst of the sea; Though the waters thereof roar and be troubled, though the mountains shake with the swelling thereof. Selah. … Be still, and … Continue reading “Words form the Psalms to Encourage”
Happy Father’s Day, Faithful Spouse Dads!
To all the faithful spouses who are dads: Have a wonderful Father’s Day! I hope you do something today to celebrate you. This is your day. Enjoy it! Being a father is one of my favorite roles. Munchkin fills my heart with joy and laughter. I am so glad that I get to be her dad … Continue reading “Happy Father’s Day, Faithful Spouse Dads!”
God is worthy of our trust!
5 A father to the fatherless, a defender of widows, is God in his holy dwelling. 6 God sets the lonely in families, he leads out the prisoners with singing; but the rebellious live in a sun-scorched land. -Psalm 68:5-6, NIV Our God is someone who cares for the isolated and imprisoned. What I love about the Psalms is how … Continue reading “God is worthy of our trust!”
Oh, the stress!
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!”
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!”