And so, because it was the day of preparation for the Jewish Passover and since the tomb was close at hand, they laid Jesus there. -John 19:42, NLT Dreams shattered. Hope stolen and crushed on the cross. His political enemies seemingly victorious having executed Jesus in the most humiliating and excruciating way known to … Continue reading “Happy? Holy Saturday”
Category: Encouragement
A Decade Already!
Today, Mrs. DM and I celebrate ten years of marriage! I share this as a word of encouragement to those in the midst of “the suck.” It can and does get better on the other side of the divorce. Looking back, I felt like my world ended with my divorce. So many dreams died with … Continue reading “A Decade Already!”
Lifting the curtain
17 And Elisha prayed, “Open his eyes, Lord, so that he may see.” Then the Lord opened the servant’s eyes, and he looked and saw the hills full of horses and chariots of fire all around Elisha. -2 Kings 6:17, NIV Often times, we do not see what God is doing in the background and the darkness. Then comes a … Continue reading “Lifting the curtain”
Can’t go back. Must move forward!
Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil: for thou art with me; thy rod and thy staff they comfort me. -Psalm 23:4, KJV You cannot go back. Time does not work that way. You cannot un-know what you now know. Knowledge does not work that … Continue reading “Can’t go back. Must move forward!”
Just a footnote to your awesome story!
The Lord blessed the latter part of Job’s life more than the former part. -Job 42:12a, NIV Looking back is odd these days, I feel like I am considering a stranger as I think about my first marriage. God has truly blessed the second part of my life. I feel tremendously grateful for all He has poured … Continue reading “Just a footnote to your awesome story!”
Consider a pastor who exhibit empathy
Then Jesus wept. -John 11:35, NLT When looking for a pastor, I would encourage you to consider empathy and compassion as necessary traits. The “answer man” or “answer woman” is not what a hurting heart needs. Today, I read an excellent article about the importance of this trait in pastors. It was written by … Continue reading “Consider a pastor who exhibit empathy”
Fixing our eyes on Him!
Looking unto Jesus the author and finisher of our faith; who for the joy that was set before him endured the cross, despising the shame, and is set down at the right hand of the throne of God. -Hebrews 12:2, KJV Sometimes it helps to set aside one’s circumstances and focus upon Jesus in worship. … Continue reading “Fixing our eyes on Him!”
Mountain of God
3 Who may ascend the mountain of the Lord? … 4 The one who has clean hands and a pure heart, who does not trust in an idol or swear by a false god. 5 They will receive blessing from the Lord and vindication from God their Savior. -Psalm 24:2a, 3-4, NIV Trust your vindication to God. Cheaters swear by a false god. That … Continue reading “Mountain of God”
He works justice!
The Lord works righteousness and justice for all the oppressed. -Psalm 103:6, NIV As I sat in church this morning, this verse jumped out to me. It is speaking about the character of God. He both sees the oppressed and works to set things right for them. There is so much injustice in situations with infidelity! The … Continue reading “He works justice!”
Heavenly gifts abound!
Whatever is good and perfect is a gift coming down to us from God our Father, who created all the lights in the heavens. He never changes or casts a shifting shadow. -James 1:17, NLT Yesterday, I was thinking about the theme of forgiveness. I was struck about how Cheaters often leave the gift of … Continue reading “Heavenly gifts abound!”