Moses’ arms soon became so tired he could no longer hold them up. So Aaron and Hur found a stone for him to sit on. Then they stood on each side of Moses, holding up his hands. So his hands held steady until sunset. -Exodus 17:12, NLT We all need an “Aaron” and a “Hur” … Continue reading “Need Supportive Voices”
Category: Encouragement
Cheated On Support Group Coming!!!
Cheated On Support Group Starting Tuesday, May 7th! At Destiny Church, Rochester, MN I have decided that it is time to launch an in-person support group for faithful spouses and their supporters. This support group will start in Rochester (MN), and I will see what response I find from folks. If it goes well, I … Continue reading “Cheated On Support Group Coming!!!”
To be seen and heard!
13 Thereafter, Hagar used another name to refer to the Lord, who had spoken to her. She said, “You are the God who sees me.” She also said, “Have I truly seen the One who sees me?” 14 So that well was named Beer-lahai-roi (which means “well of the Living One who sees me”). -Genesis 16:13-14a, NLT Faithful spouses … Continue reading “To be seen and heard!”
Actually, He cares!
The man runs away because he is a hired hand and cares nothing for the sheep. -John 10:13, NIV Years ago, I was a happy cat owner. Birds were not on my radar as pets. That all changed with Mrs. DM a few years into our marriage. She started volunteering at a local parrot rescue. … Continue reading “Actually, He cares!”
A Hindsight Lesson
Friends, pastors, and counselors can be valuable resources; however… ….you will ultimately be the one who has to live with your decision about your marriage and answer for it before God (see 2 Cor 5:10). One of my mistakes in my marriage’s dissolution years ago was allowing far too many people into the inner sanctum … Continue reading “A Hindsight Lesson”
God loves justice!
8 “For I, the Lord, love justice; I hate robbery and wrongdoing. In my faithfulness I will reward my people and make an everlasting covenant with them.” -Isaiah 61:8, NIV This verse comes just a few verses in the same chapter of Isaiah quoted by Jesus in Luke 4. I think that is significant. God still loves … Continue reading “God loves justice!”
Feeling like used, discarded tissue
“I felt like a used piece of tissue paper. Just thrown away in the trash.” – Vineyard pastor The quote might not be exact. However, I will never forget the thrust of what she said. The message was unmistakable. This brave pastoral spouse shared to a young Vineyard Church about her experience of being sexually … Continue reading “Feeling like used, discarded tissue”
Happy Easter, Faithful Spouses!
…but the angel said, “Don’t be alarmed. You are looking for Jesus of Nazareth, who was crucified. He isn’t here! He is risen from the dead! Look, this is where they laid his body.” -Mark 16:6, NLT Resurrection Sunday. I am sure many of us have heard stories about God doing the impossible on Resurrection … Continue reading “Happy Easter, Faithful Spouses!”
Happy? Holy Saturday
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”
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!”