I have learned the secret of being content in any and every situation, whether well fed or hungry, whether living in plenty or in want. -Philippians 4:12b, NIV When I am tempted to spiral into resentment (or start going there), I am reminded of an important spiritual secret: Gratitude is a great antidote to resentment. … Continue reading “Contentment Secret”
Category: Encouragement
11 Years of Divorce Minister Blog!
Today is the blog’s “birthday.” It’s hard to believe how fast time has flown! I launched this online ministry eleven years ago today with the hope to address a gap in resources for faithful spouses. What I experienced when I went through my own divorce from my Cheater was the absence of solid pastoral resources … Continue reading “11 Years of Divorce Minister Blog!”
Precious Life
I will praise thee; for I am fearfully and wonderfully made: marvellous are thy works; and that my soul knoweth right well. -Psalm 139:14, KJV Life is precious.* What we do with ours matters. Recently, this truth has been driven home to me both in my private and in my professional life as I encounter people … Continue reading “Precious Life”
Worry not, please!
29 Are not two sparrows sold for a farthing? and one of them shall not fall on the ground without your Father. 30 But the very hairs of your head are all numbered. 31 Fear ye not therefore, ye are of more value than many sparrows. -Matthew 10:29-31, KJV God treasures us. This is what we ought to … Continue reading “Worry not, please!”
Happy Father’s Day, Faithful Spouses!
Happy Father’s Day, Faithful Spouses! Father’s Day is a complicated holiday for many. To me, it represents a restored dream. When my first marriage ended, I was left wondering if I would ever get to be a father. God answered that question in affirmative when I married Mrs. DM becoming an instant father to her … Continue reading “Happy Father’s Day, Faithful Spouses!”
Years and perspective
When I was a child, I spoke and thought and reasoned as a child. But when I grew up, I put away childish things. -I Corinthians 13:11, NLT As I get older, I am realizing how time makes things seem less scary as they did at first sight. Years give me valuable perspective. The work … Continue reading “Years and perspective”
Yes, trusting God is worth it!
5 A father to the fatherless, a defender of widows, is God in his holy dwelling. 6 God sets the lonely in families, he leads out the prisoners with singing; but the rebellious live in a sun-scorched land. -Psalm 68:5-6, NIV Our God is someone who cares for the isolated and imprisoned. What I love about the Psalms is how … Continue reading “Yes, trusting God is worth it!”
Growing in gratitude
Look at the birds of the air, for they neither sow nor reap nor gather into barns; yet your heavenly Father feeds them. Are you not of more value than they? -Matthew 6:26, NKJV The discipline of gratitude is the secret to an abundant life. Of this, I am convinced. Grateful people do not live … Continue reading “Growing in gratitude”
Letting in Jesus’ love
“A new command I give you: Love one another. As I have loved you, so you must love one another.” -John 13:34, NIV How good are you in letting in Jesus’ love? I think this is the question when it comes to spiritual health. We were made for love as God is love (see I John 4:16). … Continue reading “Letting in Jesus’ love”
Happy Mother’s Day!
Happy Mother’s Day! To all those faithful mothers and those mothers–whether biological or spiritual–who stood by us, I wish you the best of days on this Mother’s Day. May you have a wonderful day of enjoyment and celebration.