Bring Me The Horizon – “Throne” I listen to a wide variety of music–Classical to country to heavy metal. Recently, I was listening to the radio, and this song was playing. In some ways–not all the lyrics mind you–it had strong Christocentric themes. This Lenten season I could not help but think about how Christ’s … Continue reading “Scars Leading To Promotion”
Category: Encouragement
Freedom Through Believing The Truth
Then Jesus said to those Jews who believed Him, “If you abide in My word, you are My disciples indeed. And you shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free.” -John 8:31-32, NKJV Much of my intense emotions and stridency surrounding my ex-wife cheating on and abandoning me came down to a … Continue reading “Freedom Through Believing The Truth”
He Came Down For You, Too!
“Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends. Ye are my friends, if ye do whatsoever I command you. Henceforth I call you not servants; for the servant knoweth not what his lord doeth: but I have called you friends; for all things that I have … Continue reading “He Came Down For You, Too!”
On Being Cursed
Like a fluttering sparrow or a darting swallow, an undeserved curse will not land on its intended victim. -Proverbs 26:2, NIV Nasty words are often said over faithful spouses. It is part of the verbal beat-down many of us endure. This includes from people who ought to know better. For whatever reason, they speak ill … Continue reading “On Being Cursed”
He Holds Your Hand, Too!
Yet I am always with you; you hold me by my right hand…. Those who are far from you will perish; you destroy all who are unfaithful to you. -Psalm 73:23,27, NIV When Munchkin and I go to the YMCA, she often asks to hold my hand as we “run” to the doors. It is … Continue reading “He Holds Your Hand, Too!”
God Not Only Loves You, He Likes You!
God decided in advance to adopt us … This is what he wanted to do, and it gave him great pleasure. -Ephesians 1:5ac, NLT Believing that God loves you is hard enough going through infidelity discovery and divorce. Believing that God actually likes you seems beyond belief. But God does. He loves and likes us. He chose us and … Continue reading “God Not Only Loves You, He Likes You!”
Rooted And Unmoving
That he would grant you, according to the riches of his glory, to be strengthened with might by his Spirit in the inner man; That Christ may dwell in your hearts by faith; that ye, being rooted and grounded in love, May be able to comprehend with all saints what is the breadth, and length, … Continue reading “Rooted And Unmoving”
Get Rooted in God’s Love!
“And I pray that you, being rooted and established in love, may have power, together with all the Lord’s holy people, to grasp how wide and long and high and deep is the love of Christ….” -Ephesians 3:17b-18, NIV The Good News–i.e. the Gospel–starts with this unfathomable thought: The God of the Universe knows and … Continue reading “Get Rooted in God’s Love!”
Like A Boss
“No weapon formed against you shall prosper, And every tongue which rises against you in judgment You shall condemn. This is the heritage of the servants of the Lord, And their righteousness is from Me,” Says the Lord. -Isaiah 54:17, NKJV Too often we, faithful spouses, do not give ourselves enough credit for what we … Continue reading “Like A Boss”
What If I Want Her To Burn In Hell?
God is an honest judge. He is angry with the wicked every day. – Psalm 7:11, NLT What if I want him/her to burn in Hell… for what he/she did to me (and the kids)? Anger is an appropriate response to evil perpetrated against one. And I think God is understanding of this strong emotional … Continue reading “What If I Want Her To Burn In Hell?”