As the bird by wandering, as the swallow by flying, so the curse causeless shall not come. -Proverbs 26:2, KJV Cheaters and their apologists say all sort of cruel and awful things about the faithful spouse. I would consider these things curses. They are using their mouth to degrade and attack the faithful party. It … Continue reading “Powerless curses”
Category: Encouragement
Belong FOREVER!
In healthy spirituality, belonging is never “on the table.” For ye have not received the spirit of bondage again to fear; but ye have received the Spirit of adoption, whereby we cry, Abba, Father. -Romans 8:15, KJV When I am struggling with fear, I am usually disconnected from this truth found in Romans 8:15. The … Continue reading “Belong FOREVER!”
Healing words for faithful spouses
Marriage should be honored by all, and the marriage bed kept pure, for God will judge the adulterer and all the sexually immoral. -Hebrews 13:4, NIV “Yes, it happened. She cheated on you. And that’s right: you didn’t deserve it. It’s not your fault. Not at all.” You really want to help a faithful spouse. … Continue reading “Healing words for faithful spouses”
“Don’t die!” #truelove
This past weekend I competed in a bench press event in IL. I had to go alone since it was a busy weekend on the home front with a birthday party and prom for our kiddo and bonus kiddo. While Mrs. DM was fine with me competing this weekend, she was concerned about how I … Continue reading ““Don’t die!” #truelove”
Successful Hobby Day Yesterday!
Me under 235kgs/540lbs An important part of healing and de-stressing is finding a solid hobby. Mine is participating in equipped bench press competitions. For the past two years, I had been having trouble translating my training into scores in meets. I have “bombed out” of several equipped meets–i.e. failed to place a good lift. You … Continue reading “Successful Hobby Day Yesterday!”
Happy Easter! Christ is risen!!!
Early on the first day of the week, while it was still dark, Mary Magdalene went to the tomb and saw that the stone had been removed from the entrance. -John 20:1, NIV My Cheater left me around Easter-time back over a decade ago. So, the holiday holds some complex emotions for me. So, if you … Continue reading “Happy Easter! Christ is risen!!!”
Happy Holy Saturday!
52 Going to Pilate, he asked for Jesus’ body. 53 Then he took it down, wrapped it in linen cloth and placed it in a tomb cut in the rock, one in which no one had yet been laid. -Luke 23:52-53, NIV Holy Saturday Within the Christian tradition, we recognize the day between Good Friday and Easter as … Continue reading “Happy Holy Saturday!”
Death of hope
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”
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”