I passed on to you what was most important and what had also been passed on to me. Christ died for our sins, just as the Scriptures said. -I Corinthians 15:3, NLT Death of hope They had all sorts of plans for Jesus. He was going to overthrow their oppressors, the Romans. Then he was … Continue reading “Death of hope”
Category: Encouragement
Song on my heart
This morning I woke with a song playing on my heart. It is a song of hope and restoration. Below is a link. May it’s lyrics bless you as it has me, today. The song is “RATTLE!” by Elevation Worship:
Top Christian Divorce Blog on Feedspot
Divorce Minister: Taking Adultery Seriously has been selected by Feedspot as a top 15 Christian Divorce blog and website (link here). I am grateful for such an award and exposure. The hope is that more people in need of a Christian voice on such matters will find their ways to these electronic shores for hope … Continue reading “Top Christian Divorce Blog on Feedspot”
Faith over fear
And straightway the father of the child cried out, and said with tears, “Lord, I believe; help thou mine unbelief.” -Mark 9:24, KJV Like this father, sometimes we need help with our unbelief. I believe anxiety (non-medical kind) and fear are rooted in unbelief in God’s goodness towards us. More specifically, we struggle to believe … Continue reading “Faith over fear”
Sharing a song to encourage
Sometimes we need reminders of what our inheritance is in Christ. We can get fixated on what is “wrong” with the world. Today, I want to share a song of encouragement. It is entitled “Ain’t No Grave” by Bethel Music and Molly Skaggs. Enjoy: *I posted this song previously.
Almost double! Anniversary.
Mrs. DM and I have made it to the 11 year mark in our marriage today! What a better marriage this is and has been than my first marriage. We’ve almost made it to twice as long as my first marriage. It is without doubt one of my best decisions marrying Mrs. DM. I love … Continue reading “Almost double! Anniversary.”
On being assertive
On Being Assertive A few weeks ago, I was on a solo trip down to Iowa. On this trip, I went to a local restaurant to have dinner. They asked if it was okay to seat me in a booth, and I acquiesced to this. The problem is that I am a large man. In … Continue reading “On being assertive”
Thankfulness is important
Be thankful in all circumstances, for this is God’s will for you who belong to Christ Jesus. -I Thessalonians 5:18, NLT Ever notice how often we take our own health for granted until we get sick? Maybe it is only me who does this? But I doubt it. Focusing on what we do NOT have … Continue reading “Thankfulness is important”
God still rules!
“This is my Father’s world. O let me ne’er forget That though the wrong Seems oft so strong, God is the ruler yet.” -“This Is My Father’s World” lyrics by Maltbie Babcock, 1901. Christians, we ought to be the world’s greatest optimists. We know who is in control. The world might be falling apart in … Continue reading “God still rules!”
God keeps His promises!
For all the promises of God in him are yea, and in him Amen, unto the glory of God by us. 2 Corinthians 1:20, KJV Today, I am sharing another song. May its words encourage you. Make it a prayer in faith. You might be going through a dark time, but never forget that God is a … Continue reading “God keeps His promises!”