In every thing give thanks: for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus concerning you. -I Thessalonians 5:18, KJV Happy Thanksgiving! Adapting a line from my old pastor, the Greek word for “everything” means “everything.” So, we are to give thanks in–you guessed it–everything! I believe giving thanks is a spiritual discipline God … Continue reading “Give Thanks!”
Category: Encouragement
Echoing Prophet Isaiah
Energize the limp hands, strengthen the rubbery knees. Tell fearful souls, “Courage! Take heart! God is here, right here, on his way to put things right And redress all wrongs. He’s on his way! He’ll save you!” -Isaiah 35:3-4, MSG “Be strong, do not fear; your God will come, he will come with vengeance; with … Continue reading “Echoing Prophet Isaiah”
Fruit of God’s Remarriage
You will say then, “Branches were broken off so that I could be grafted in.” Granted. But they were broken off because of unbelief, and you stand by faith. Do not be arrogant, but tremble. For if God did not spare the natural branches, he will not spare you either. -Romans 11:19-21, NIV Often times, … Continue reading “Fruit of God’s Remarriage”
It’s my birthday!
Another year and another birthday for me. So glad that I did not give into the despair four years ago! Life is too precious to allow a cheater and cohorts the power to have the last say on its value. God’s opinion matters more than theirs. Today, I am enjoying life at the top of my … Continue reading “It’s my birthday!”
Let’s Celebrate Faithful Spouses!
Many claim to have unfailing love, but a faithful person who can find? -Proverbs 20:6, NIV HERE’S TO THE FAITHFUL SPOUSES*: Did you catch that? You are rare. It says so in Scripture. God says it. So, it must be so. You possess a very valuable character trait–faithfulness. And if anyone knows how this character … Continue reading “Let’s Celebrate Faithful Spouses!”
Catchy Tune About Recovering…”It Don’t Hurt Like It Used To”
While I do not condone or recommend using alcohol to deal with heart-break, I appreciate some of the lessons this catchy tune from Billy Currington highlights about recovering. Two points I particularly appreciate: The singer refuses to lie about the pain. The pain and grief is worse if we refused to acknowledge the obvious: It hurts … Continue reading “Catchy Tune About Recovering…”It Don’t Hurt Like It Used To””
DM Blog Milestone: 100,000+ Unique Visitors!!!
PTL: 100,000+ Unique Visitors From 165+ Countries! A little over two years ago, I started Divorce Minister wondering if anyone would bother to read my thoughts about divorce, adultery, and Christianity. Today, I have seen the blog traffic monitor cross a major threshold. The verdict is in… Over one hundred thousand individuals have demonstrated their interest in the subject … Continue reading “DM Blog Milestone: 100,000+ Unique Visitors!!!”
Jesus is madly in love with you! Believe it.
“I love Jesus. And on my good days, I actually believe He loves me, and–in fact–even enjoys my company.” -DM God is love. Whoever lives in love lives in God, and God in them. -I John 4:16b, NIV Believing in God’s love for us is made more difficult for those who have experienced great rejection. … Continue reading “Jesus is madly in love with you! Believe it.”
Divorce Is NOT Your End!
The LORD blessed the latter part of Job’s life more than the former part. -Job 42:12, NIV Divorce is scary. It is made unnecessarily so–in part–by a Christian culture bent on blaming faithful spouses. Singleness is hardly an ideal state in the Christian community, and divorced singles have the added burden of dealing with the … Continue reading “Divorce Is NOT Your End!”
On being a “Hur”
But Moses’ hands were heavy; and they took a stone, and put it under him, and he sat thereon; and Aaron and Hur stayed up his hands, the one on the one side, and the other on the other side; and his hands were steady until the going down of the sun. -Exodus 17:12, KJV … Continue reading “On being a “Hur””