I am grateful for hobbies. One of my hobbies these days is chasing after a raw bench of 500 lbs (roughly 227 kilograms). This is slightly stymied by the Covid 19 restrictions in my state not allowing for spotters. However, I am still safely making gains (I think). It is a wonderful thing to have … Continue reading “The power of hobbies”
Category: Encouragement
A song to break through fear!
Ye are of God, little children, and have overcome them: because greater is he that is in you, than he that is in the world. -I John 4:4, KJV When faced with scary lies, I encourage you to remember who is with you. God is greater than any problem before you. Do not give into … Continue reading “A song to break through fear!”
An encouraging word for those hungry for justice
This morning I decided to listen to some sermons or thoughts from a favorite preacher, Bob Sorge. The sermon highlight entitled “Justice” caught my eye. I hope it will minister to your heart as it did mine:
Crazy bird man! Ha.
Well, I did not see this one coming. When I got divorced and remarried, I never thought I would become an owner of parrots. It just did not come up while dating Mrs. DM. Yet here I am… …five parrots later! Really, it is a joy. Mrs. DM knows how to play my love of … Continue reading “Crazy bird man! Ha.”
Whatever our troubles, they do not win. Jesus has and does!
“In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world.” -Jesus in John 16:33b, NIV Whatever the trouble we may facing, we have these words of comfort from Jesus. The world does not win! It soothes my anxieties to remember this truth. While Jesus promises that we will experience trouble in this … Continue reading “Whatever our troubles, they do not win. Jesus has and does!”
Mailbag: What is our role?
Pastor David, I did want to ask your opinion/insight on something else if you don’t mind. I am struggling with what our role is as Christians when it comes to this sexual sin that is permeating our society and destroying marriages. I don’t want to let my pain blind me from the truth of the … Continue reading “Mailbag: What is our role?”
Integrity is valuable.
Choose a good reputation over great riches; being held in high esteem is better than silver or gold. -Proverbs 22:1, NLT When a spouse cheats, they destroy their reputation. They demonstrate a lack of integrity. People learning of this reality is not the problem. It is the bad actions that are! Many cheaters are upset about … Continue reading “Integrity is valuable.”
Tears of gratitude for kindness
But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, forbearance, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control. Against such things there is no law. -Galatians 5:22-23, NIV (emphasis mine) Without fail, I find myself tearing up when I hear stories of kindness. The stranger that stops for another in need and offers of themselves when they didn’t have to. I … Continue reading “Tears of gratitude for kindness”
Divorce Minister Statistical Year in Review
At the beginning of 2021, I would like to pause to share some statistics about the ongoing reach of Divorce Minister: Taking Adultery Seriously during the past year, 2020. During 2020, Divorce Minister had: Views = 95,544 Visitors = 31,217 Countries/Territories of Origin = 153 The blog’s top five actual posts: 1. Nancy Ortberg shares … Continue reading “Divorce Minister Statistical Year in Review”
Encouragement: Good men and good women DO exist!
He replied again, “I have zealously served the Lord God Almighty. But the people of Israel have broken their covenant with you, torn down your altars, and killed every one of your prophets. I am the only one left, and now they are trying to kill me, too.” … “Yet I will preserve 7,000 others in Israel … Continue reading “Encouragement: Good men and good women DO exist!”