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Category: Encouragement
Eyes to see and receive
Therefore speak I to them in parables: because they seeing see not; and hearing they hear not, neither do they understand. Mathew 13:13, KJV Gifts are all around us. This picture is a picture of the beautiful blooming tree in my backyard. God didn’t have to make a tree bloom. He didn’t have to create … Continue reading “Eyes to see and receive”
Belonging and Healthy Spirituality
In healthy spirituality, belonging is never “on the table.” For ye have not received the spirit of bondage again to fear; but ye have received the Spirit of adoption, whereby we cry, Abba, Father. -Romans 8:15, KJV When I am struggling with fear, I am usually disconnected from this truth found in Romans 8:15. The … Continue reading “Belonging and Healthy Spirituality”
Why bother acting righteously?
When the wicked prosper, why bother being good? This is a common question I encounter when a faithful spouses watches their cheating (ex) spouse seemingly avoid any real-life consequences for acting so dastardly and wickedly. It is an ancient question. The Bible is full of rejoinders to the person who is wondering about this sort … Continue reading “Why bother acting righteously?”
Most Important Judgment Already Passed
33 Who dares accuse us whom God has chosen for his own? No one—for God himself has given us right standing with himself. 34 Who then will condemn us? -Romans 8:33-34a, NLT Uncertainty breeds fear. Our minds can imagine all sorts of horrors as we sit in a place of uncertainty. Marriage limbo is not an enjoyable place … Continue reading “Most Important Judgment Already Passed”
Interest in a Divorce Minister Podcast?
I am toying with the idea of changing up media forms here on the blog. Podcasts seem the rage these days. I know I appreciate consuming content when I am commuting or doing household chores like mowing the grass. What do you all think about a Divorce Minister Show podcast? I bought a Udemy course … Continue reading “Interest in a Divorce Minister Podcast?”
Wisdom of Holy Saturday
Holy Saturday is the day between Good Friday and Easter Sunday. This is when Jesus laid in the grave. His disciples were grappling with the reality of his death. They were likely fearing what the Romans and angry Pharisees might do to them. The point is Holy Saturday is a day when all seemed hopeless … Continue reading “Wisdom of Holy Saturday”
Comfort from the Cross
He took my sins and my sorrows,He made them His very own;He bore the burden to Calvary,And suffered and died alone. -“I Stand Amazed in the Presence” by Charles Gabriel I love this old hymn from 1905. This verse in particular speaks comforting truths to me. What I love about this verse is how empathetic … Continue reading “Comfort from the Cross”
Animal Love
I am a sucker for getting pets. We got another parrot shortly after our wedding anniversary. That brings our “flock” to three. The latest is a talkative Jardine parrot. He is very beautiful and funny when he talks. An example is when he says, “Ooops” if his claws slip while walking on the newspaper. I … Continue reading “Animal Love”
Healing DOES come!
Today, I received a simple junk-mail in my inbox. It was forwarded to me from my ex-wife. In the past, such an email would have triggered a “flight” response in my body as I felt my chest-tighten in panic. It didn’t elicit that sort of response in me this time. This tells me something: Healing … Continue reading “Healing DOES come!”