Today is our wedding anniversary. Nine years married. It is hard to think we are almost at a decade. The time has flown. It feels like yesterday that we were smiling at each other and saying our vows on my in-laws’ back porch. I am so grateful for Ms. Fiestypants–Mrs. DM. She brings me so … Continue reading “Ninth Anniverary Today!”
Category: Encouragement
Our spurned love
“Jerusalem, Jerusalem, you who kill the prophets and stone those sent to you, how often I have longed to gather your children together, as a hen gathers her chicks under her wings, and you were not willing.” -Matthew 23:37, NIV Spurned love. I find it hard to believe a faithful spouse never loved their cheater. … Continue reading “Our spurned love”
Disappointing meet
I was feeling good going into the meet on Saturday; warmed up benching 685lbs and 715lbs with no problems. Then I could not nail my opener weight (340kbs/749lbs) on the platform. It was disappointing, but it happens. The “failures” give us clear ideas of where to work. So, it was far from a complete loss. … Continue reading “Disappointing meet”
DM Blog Pause: Off to Lift Heavy!
Tomorrow, I will be on the road to make it to the weigh in for my next bench press competition. The next couple days I want to keep my schedule open to focus on the meet. So, I am pausing the blog through Saturday. Or at least, I am not committing to my daily posts. … Continue reading “DM Blog Pause: Off to Lift Heavy!”
What a difference!
A good woman is hard to find, and worth far more than diamonds. -Proverbs 31:10, MSG Eleven years ago, I was in a much different place around this time. It was the season my first marriage imploded. All sorts of horrors came forth during that season. Yet God sustained me. He was there with me … Continue reading “What a difference!”
Ready for sudden blessings?!
For your shame ye shall have double; and for confusion they shall rejoice in their portion: therefore in their land they shall possess the double: everlasting joy shall be unto them. -Isaiah 61:7, KJV When we think of some circumstance happening, we can easily gravitate to sudden catastrophes. That is what discovering a cheater was, after all. That … Continue reading “Ready for sudden blessings?!”
Tune into Love, not Fear!
For God hath not given us the spirit of fear; but of power, and of love, and of a sound mind. -2 Timothy 1:7, KJV When faced with stressful circumstances, are you going to listen to Love or Fear? Fear tells us that it is too much. It intimidates. Fear tries to get us to … Continue reading “Tune into Love, not Fear!”
Signs of healing – Proud cat lover
Mr. Pickles, my furry buddy, 2012/2013 Years ago, I was insecure about my love of cats. Back then, I felt like it was unmanly to love cats. This obviously has changed. As one helpful counselor told me to say to myself, “I’m a man, and I like cats. So, men like cats.” Part of healing … Continue reading “Signs of healing – Proud cat lover”
Bad liars make for good spouses.
Pro-Tip: Marry a Bad Liar One of Mrs. DM’s many endearing traits is that she is a bad liar. I can tell when she is trying to fool me…usually. My ex-wife was (and is?) an excellent liar in my opinion. And that is not a complement. It is my observation. It was chilling how well … Continue reading “Bad liars make for good spouses.”
All circumstances
16 Rejoice always, 17 pray continually, 18 give thanks in all circumstances; for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus. -I Thessalonians 5:16-18, NIV I am convinced gratitude is the spiritual secret to a having a healthy soul. God knew we, humans, struggle with this discipline. That is why, I believe, he peppers His word with commandments to give … Continue reading “All circumstances”