Warning: As you grow away from agenda and shame driven performance and toward authentic relational trust and child-like integrity, freedom will feel terrifying. Worse, it will feel irresponsible. -William Paul Young William Paul Young has a heartbreaking, yet incredible story. He describes his family as “I’m from a little, religious family where we … Continue reading “Terrifying Freedom”
Author: Mrs. Divorce Minister
A line in the sand
“Drawing lines in the sand is not something you do in a relationship. Who am I to draw the line?” Ever heard that before? Reality check: You need to draw a line in the sand. It’s called a boundary and you need to have healthy boundaries in healthy relationships. Cheaters hate boundaries. They want to … Continue reading “A line in the sand”
House of Cards
I know there are some wondering “what about the adulterous spouse? Where’s the grace for them?” I want to make it clear that there is grace and redemption for them too. There is grace and redemption available to all. From all the personal stories I’ve heard/read, and from my own experience with infidelity, here’s a … Continue reading “House of Cards”
Getting lost is sometimes the best thing
This song seemed fitting considering the most recent posts (and Mrs. DM is on a country kick tonight). “Find Yourself” by Brad Paisley When you find yourself In some far off place And it causes you To rethink some things You start to sense That slowly you’re becoming someone else And then you find yourself … Continue reading “Getting lost is sometimes the best thing”
DM Love Story: Mrs. DM
I had my own share of screw ups and questionable choices in the relationship realm. I was first engaged years ago in college. I wouldn’t have been able to legally drink at my wedding. I did study abroad and really getting out of my bubble for the first time awakened me. I realized I was … Continue reading “DM Love Story: Mrs. DM”
Mrs. DM: Anger is OK.
Alrighty, I need to put this out there because honestly, I’m appalled with the lack of understanding of healthy emotions. Anger is healthy. Is it pleasant? No. Is it fun? No. Is it necessary? Completely. Piggybacking this on my post on pain (Mrs. Divorce Minister Speaks), in order to empathize and really change the way … Continue reading “Mrs. DM: Anger is OK.”
Mrs. Divorce Minister Speaks
Guest post from my wife today. Good stuff! Here you go: Pain is something that we all feel. It’s also something that we seem to try so desperately to avoid. Pain sucks. Yes. We all understand that. Yet the pain we go through is also the key piece when it comes to ministry, … Continue reading “Mrs. Divorce Minister Speaks”