Therefore shall a man leave his father and his mother, and shall cleave unto his wife: and they shall be one flesh. -Genesis 2:24, KJV Marrying someone is a choice. At least, it is a choice in the modern Western world where having the freedom to choose is a major legal basis of regarding the … Continue reading “Wedding Day Reminder–Only First Day Of Choosing “I Do”!”
Category: Encouragement
Our Awesome God Continues To Paint Beauty
When I consider thy heavens, the work of thy fingers, the moon and the stars, which thou hast ordained; What is man, that thou art mindful of him? and the son of man, that thou visitest him? For thou hast made him a little lower than the angels, and hast crowned him with glory and … Continue reading “Our Awesome God Continues To Paint Beauty”
Resting Even In Life’s Storms
And there arose a great storm of wind, and the waves beat into the ship, so that it was now full. And he was in the hinder part of the ship, asleep on a pillow: and they awake him, and say unto him, “Master, carest thou not that we perish?” -Mark 4:37-38, KJV (quotation marks added) … Continue reading “Resting Even In Life’s Storms”
Divorce Minister Blog Turns Two!
-Divorce Minister: Taking Adultery Seriously- Two Years & 238,000+ Views! Divorce Minister: Taking Adultery Seriously was launched to meet a need. And the response has definitely confirmed the need remains strong out there: 88,000+ INDIVIDUALS FROM OVER 150 COUNTRIES WORLDWIDE 238,000+ VIEWS Specifically, I looked out and noticed faithful spouses were suffering in their experiences trying … Continue reading “Divorce Minister Blog Turns Two!”
On Finding An Excellent Spouse
DM & Mrs. DM taken while still dating Conventional Christian dating advice is CRAP! That is what I learned going through my divorce. Such advice promises much and delivers little. I put too much stock in following Christian dating rules to the detriment of ignoring red flags that might have spared me a marriage to … Continue reading “On Finding An Excellent Spouse”
Ungodly pastoral counsel comes from educated, religious leaders, too!
Then the Pharisees called a meeting to plot how to kill Jesus. -Matthew 12:14, NLT For many years, I struggled with the idea of standing up for myself with medical professionals. The idea of “firing” one’s doctor did not seem like a real possibility for me. You see, I had grown up in a medical … Continue reading “Ungodly pastoral counsel comes from educated, religious leaders, too!”
Death Leading To New Life
Most assuredly, I say to you, unless a grain of wheat falls into the ground and dies, it remains alone; but if it dies, it produces much grain. -John 12:24, NKJV Death is not pleasant. I do not care how prepared one is. We were not made to die; rather, we were made to live … Continue reading “Death Leading To New Life”
Freaky AWESOME Faithful Spouses!!!
Mrs. DM tells me that this was her favorite picture of me from my dating profile. It was taken in the Summer or early Fall of 2012 a few months prior to my divorce. After months, years, or even decades of emotional beat-downs, faithful spouses often struggle in knowing their incredible worth. We discount our … Continue reading “Freaky AWESOME Faithful Spouses!!!”
Father’s Day: Curse & Cross
Like a fluttering sparrow or a darting swallow, an undeserved curse does not come to rest. -Proverbs 26:2, NIV The wooden cross was made by my paternal grandfather. And the colorful “Dad” artwork was done by my proud Munchkin. Both speak to this day for me: Father’s Day The cross speaks to the pain I … Continue reading “Father’s Day: Curse & Cross”
God Loves Us In Any Size!
Even before he made the world, God loved us and chose us in Christ to be holy and without fault in his eyes. God decided in advance to adopt us into his own family by bringing us to himself through Jesus Christ. This is what he wanted to do, and it gave him great pleasure. … Continue reading “God Loves Us In Any Size!”