This is how the birth of Jesus the Messiah came about: His mother Mary was pledged to be married to Joseph, but before they came together, she was found to be pregnant through the Holy Spirit. Because Joseph her husband was faithful to the law, and yet did not want to expose her to public disgrace, … Continue reading “Divorce lessons from the Christmas Story”
Category: Encouragement
Comforting Word From Our Lord
“The Lord your God is with you, the Mighty Warrior who saves. He will take great delight in you; in his love he will no longer rebuke you, but will rejoice over you with singing.” -Zephaniah 3:17, NIV God does not just tolerate you. This is one of the important truths revealed in this verse. God has … Continue reading “Comforting Word From Our Lord”
Some sick people poke you for a reaction. Don’t give them the satisfaction!
A person without self-control is like a city with broken-down walls. -Proverbs 25:28, NLT For God will never give you the spirit of fear, but the Holy Spirit who gives you mighty power, love, and self-control. -2 Timothy 1:7, TPT Some cheaters thrive off of provoking the faithful spouse to anger. I believe this. It … Continue reading “Some sick people poke you for a reaction. Don’t give them the satisfaction!”
Cheaters seem to cheat while faithful spouses are most vulnerable.
Cheaters seem to thrive on cheating when their spouse is most vulnerable. This is yet another demonic pattern that I have noticed. The vulnerable time might take multiple forms: -Maybe the faithful spouse is in a fight for her life dealing with breast cancer? -Maybe it is a faithful husband who just was fired from … Continue reading “Cheaters seem to cheat while faithful spouses are most vulnerable.”
Wheels Coming Off the RZIM Bus: Insiders Supporting the Alleged Victims of RZ
Lately, more and more insiders at RZIM are coming out in support of the victims questioning how RZIM leadership has handled the sexual scandals around Ravi Zacharias. Julie Roys has produced two strong articles about this (link here and here). I would just encourage you to go visit Julie Roys’ website and read the articles … Continue reading “Wheels Coming Off the RZIM Bus: Insiders Supporting the Alleged Victims of RZ”
Trust in the Lord: It does get better!
Instead of your shame you will receive a double portion, and instead of disgrace you will rejoice in your inheritance. -Isaiah 61:7a, NIV It gets better… When in the depths of the darkness, it is hard to imagine the pain ever ending. The thought of a life without the person who became one with you in … Continue reading “Trust in the Lord: It does get better!”
Eight years. Another divorce anniversary.
To every thing there is a season, and a time to every purpose under the heaven: -Ecclesiastes 3:1, KJV Eight years ago to this day, I received a message informing me that my divorce was finalized. It was a “congratulations” that felt very inappropriate at the time. So much has changed since that day. I … Continue reading “Eight years. Another divorce anniversary.”
Grief is a funny thing.
His family all tried to comfort him, but he refused to be comforted. “I will go to my grave mourning for my son,” he would say, and then he would weep. -Genesis 37:35, NLT Even years after a divorce, grief can still surprise. That is how grief works. It ambushes. The heart has a way … Continue reading “Grief is a funny thing.”
Something worth giving thanks for!
Give thanks to him every time you reflect on his holiness! … We may weep through the night, but at daybreak it will turn into shouts of ecstatic joy. -Psalm 30:4b,5b, TPT Happy Thanksgiving to my readers in the United States! This is a strange one in 2020 like all things 2020. However, I know … Continue reading “Something worth giving thanks for!”
So grateful!
Are not two sparrows sold for a penny? Yet not one of them will fall to the ground outside your Father’s care. -Matthew 10:29, NIV My heart is full of gratitude! Mrs. DM grew up with parrots as a child. To be more specific, she owned cockatiels. One of things I have learned after marrying … Continue reading “So grateful!”