“Today in the town of David a Savior has been born to you; he is the Messiah, the Lord. This will be a sign to you: You will find a baby wrapped in cloths and lying in a manger.” – Luke 2:11-12, NIV When Jesus–God’s son–was born, he was not born into this world as … Continue reading “A Spiritual Principle: Hope comes as a baby”
Category: Encouragement
God knows, and God is always faithful!
And he passed in front of Moses, proclaiming, “The Lord, the Lord, the compassionate and gracious God, slow to anger, abounding in love and faithfulness….” -Exodus 34:6, NIV When I was going through my divorce from my cheater, the future looked extremely bleak on the employment front for me. I was SOOO close to giving up on … Continue reading “God knows, and God is always faithful!”
Sometimes distraction is helpful.
When I was heading for my divorce and then recovering from it, I had some wonderful friends who helped distract me from the pain. It was a gift. I hope you have a true friend or two who does that for you as well. Sometimes, we need a break from the grief work. That is … Continue reading “Sometimes distraction is helpful.”
Happy Thanksgiving!
Happy Thanksgiving! What are you thankful for this year? Let us take this holiday to think about the gifts God has given us. Thankfulness is a wonderful antidote to negativity and resentment. I am SOOOO thankful for my daughter and Mrs. DM. Plus, I am grateful for the parrots God has entrusted into our care … Continue reading “Happy Thanksgiving!”
Better days ahead!
The Lord blessed the latter days of Job more than his beginning…. -Job 42:12a, NASB So much is done within the Church to reinforce fears concerning divorce. Even a ministry I generally recommend for those divorcing a cheating spouse, DivorceCare, does this to some extent. They certainly do not encourage divorce–even when, I believe, that … Continue reading “Better days ahead!”
Anyone labelled as the problem in the marriage by the counselor?
Anyone else here given a label by a counselor identifying YOU as the marriage problem? This assumes the cheater comes to counseling. Some don’t. A problem with counselors is that some are not up on the games cheaters play. They become complicit in the act of keeping the faithful spouse off the scent of what … Continue reading “Anyone labelled as the problem in the marriage by the counselor?”
To the mountains, again
I will lift up mine eyes unto the hills, from whence cometh my help. My help cometh from the Lord, which made heaven and earth. -Psalm 121:1-2, KJV Last time I was in Colorado, I was still married to my now (ex) wife. The times have certainly changed. This time I am here for my awesome … Continue reading “To the mountains, again”
An encouraging Crowder song
“Come As You Are” by Crowder is a song that I have recently (re?)discovered and grown to appreciate. The song was first released in 2014. It has rich, soothing lyrics. I hope as you click on the YouTube video above and watch the lyrics that you will find yourself encouraged and blessed by this beautiful … Continue reading “An encouraging Crowder song”
Silver Lining about friends following cheating revelations
A friend is always loyal, and a brother is born to help in time of need. -Proverbs 17:7, NLT A blessing in disguise with cheating revelation is how that awful news exposes ones true friends verses erstwhile “friends.” I am SOOOO grateful for the many friends who passed that fire-test. These are people who stood … Continue reading “Silver Lining about friends following cheating revelations”
Divorce Minister blog wins another award!
Yesterday, I learned that my blog was selected as a top five blog in the category of “Christian Divorce Blogs.” The article explaining the selection process is here. I am encouraged to see the blog getting recognition. This is a far cry from how this blog started as I wondered if anyone would be interested … Continue reading “Divorce Minister blog wins another award!”