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.”
Category: Encouragement
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”
Jesus was not passive on Good Friday
20 “I have spoken openly to the world,” Jesus replied. “I always taught in synagogues or at the temple, where all the Jews come together. I said nothing in secret. 21 Why question me? Ask those who heard me. Surely they know what I said.” John 18:20-21, NIV Today is Good Friday. We remember Jesus’ sacrifice today. It is a day where … Continue reading “Jesus was not passive on Good Friday”
No more condemnation for faithful spouses!
It is the Sovereign Lord who helps me. Who will condemn me? They will all wear out like a garment; the moths will eat them up. -Isaiah 50:9, NIV God is on the side of righteousness. In the case of adultery, that means God is on the “side” of the faithful spouse. He is not participating in their condemnation. I … Continue reading “No more condemnation for faithful spouses!”
My happiest day! An important anniversary.
Tomorrow is our anniversary. Mrs. DM and I will be officially married for seven years tomorrow. This is a very significant number for me (besides being the perfect number in Scripture.) My first marriage lasted merely six years and a few months. To say the last year of it was turbulent would be an understatement. … Continue reading “My happiest day! An important anniversary.”
Just a historical fact
The Lord blessed the latter part of Job’s life more than the former part. -Job 42:12a, NIV Looking back is odd these days, I feel like I am considering a stranger as I think about my first marriage. God has truly blessed the second part of my life. I feel tremendously grateful for all He has poured … Continue reading “Just a historical fact”