I write these things to you who believe in the name of the Son of God so that you may know that you have eternal life. -I John 5:13, NIV When I was a teenager and a young man, I remember having anxiety about my eternal salvation. Was I saved or not? I do not have … Continue reading “Unexpected gift”
Category: Encouragement
Good hope well placed
And this hope will not lead to disappointment. For we know how dearly God loves us, because he has given us the Holy Spirit to fill our hearts with his love. -Romans 5:5, NLT Hope is precious. We need hope to live. It is just as important to our living as food and water. The … Continue reading “Good hope well placed”
Sharing our tears
“God Weeps Too” by Eli–an obscure Christian artist from the 90s–is one of my favorite songs. While he does not name situations of infidelity survival, I love how he names God as one who weeps alongside the broken-hearted. This understanding of God coming alongside like a good parent or friend was important for me to … Continue reading “Sharing our tears”
Not to worry
“Look at all the birds—do you think they worry about their existence? They don’t plant or reap or store up food, yet your heavenly Father provides them each with food. Aren’t you much more valuable to your Father than they?” -Matthew 6:26a, TPT Financial worry was a really close companion during the end of … Continue reading “Not to worry”
Holding tightly to hope
… and character strengthens our confident hope of salvation. And this hope will not lead to disappointment. -Romans 5:4b-5a, NLT Sometimes, it is hard to hope. That makes sense. This is especially so in light of the devastating losses that come with divorce from a cheater. In these seasons, I find it important to remember … Continue reading “Holding tightly to hope”
A song to bring you to worship
Also I heard the voice of the Lord, saying, Whom shall I send, and who will go for us? Then said I, Here am I; send me. -Isaiah 6:8, KJV Recently, I came across a song that I found very encouraging as a song that helps usher me into His Presence. Here’s this new-ish song–“Walk … Continue reading “A song to bring you to worship”
Sadness for a season
There is a time for everything, and a season for every activity under the heavens: ….a time to weep and a time to laugh, a time to mourn and a time to dance… -Ecclesiastes 3:1,4, NIV I remember fearing I would be crying forever when my life blew up around my (now) ex-wife’s abandonment and … Continue reading “Sadness for a season”
So much for thanksgiving!
Giving thanks always for all things unto God and the Father in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ…. -Ephesians 5:20, KJV I believe gratitude is the secret to healthy living–spiritually speaking. When we choose to be grateful, we are choosing to see the many gifts in our lives and focus on real positives. Life … Continue reading “So much for thanksgiving!”
Building boats
Faith shows the reality of what we hope for; it is the evidence of things we cannot see. -Hebrews 11:1, NLT Colton Dixon’s “Build a Boat” is a song that a friend recently shared. I love the lyrics of this song. It is a song of faith. This is a song declaring faith. It is … Continue reading “Building boats”
Rebuilding Self
How could I have missed that?! I do not know if you can relate to asking this question of yourself. However, I think the fractured relationship with oneself is a relationship almost always needing attention. Part of the devastation of discovering a cheating spouse is discovering the deception was ongoing for a long period of time, … Continue reading “Rebuilding Self”