Rejoice always, pray without ceasing, give thanks in all circumstances; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you. – I Thessalonians 5:16-18, ESV. As Thanksgiving draws near, I thought it may be good to reflect on God’s gifts to us even in the dark valleys of discovering adultery and experiencing divorce. This … Continue reading “Giving Thanks”
Category: Encouragement
Be a Seed
“You intended to harm me, but God intended it all for good. He brought me to this position so I could save the lives of many people.” Genesis 50:20 (NLT) Infidelity survivors have a lot to fight and it can certainly feel like the cards are stacked against you, that you’re being buried alive or … Continue reading “Be a Seed”
Righteousness as Breastplate
For our sake he made him to be sin who knew no sin, so that in him we might become the righteousness of God. – 2 Corinthians 5:21, ESV Therefore take up the whole armor of God, that you may be able to withstand in the evil day, and having done all, to stand firm. … Continue reading “Righteousness as Breastplate”
Four Months: 29,000+ Views and Visitors From Over 60 Different Countries
DIVORCE MINISTER: LOOKING BACK & LOOKING FORWARD In July 2014, I dipped my toe in the water by starting a blog on a free blogging site. It was just going to be a repository for my thoughts on adultery and divorce. Maybe a few of my friends and family would humor me and read my … Continue reading “Four Months: 29,000+ Views and Visitors From Over 60 Different Countries”
Love is…
Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud. It does not dishonor others, it is not self-seeking, it is not easily angered, it keeps no record of wrongs. Love does not delight in evil but rejoices with the truth. – I Cor 13:4-6, NIV Adultery and … Continue reading “Love is…”
We Are Pilgrims
But you are a chosen race, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, a people for his own possession, that you may proclaim the excellencies of him who called you out of darkness into his marvelous light. Once you were not a people, but now you are God’s people; once you had not received mercy, but now … Continue reading “We Are Pilgrims”
What To Do With Good Memories?
And this second thing you do. You cover the Lord‘s altar with tears, with weeping and groaning because he no longer regards the offering or accepts it with favor from your hand. But you say, ‘Why does he not?’ Because the Lord was witness between you and the wife of your youth, to whom you … Continue reading “What To Do With Good Memories?”
When Hope Slips
31 “So then, forsake your worries! Why would you say, ‘What will we eat?’ or ‘What will we drink?’ or ‘What will we wear?’ 32 For that is what the unbelievers chase after. Doesn’t your heavenly Father already know the things your bodies require?” -Jesus in Matthew 6:31-32, TPT Are you a “champion” worrier like me? More than … Continue reading “When Hope Slips”
God Is Our Strength
God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble. Therefore will not we fear, though the earth be removed, and though the mountains be carried into the midst of the sea; Though the waters thereof roar and be troubled, though the mountains shake with the swelling thereof. Selah. -Psalm 46:1-3, KJV The Lord is … Continue reading “God Is Our Strength”
Ashes To Beauty
25,000 Views! I felt God called me to start this blog not even four months ago in early July 2014. One hundred and ten posts later, the blog has had over 25,000 views. People from over 50 countries are visiting the website exploring the resources here. Thank you, my readers, for your support! It … Continue reading “Ashes To Beauty”