Are not two sparrows sold for a penny? Yet not one of them will fall to the ground outside your Father’s care. -Matthew 10:29, NIV I am a parrot owner. This is a somewhat recent development in my life. I learned of Mrs. DM’s love of birds after we were married for a couple of … Continue reading “Not even a sparrow”
Category: Encouragement
Faith walking is hard!
Now faith is the assurance of things hoped for, the conviction of things not seen. -Hebrews 11:1, NASB Walking by faith is not easy. I think this is part of the reason doing so is so pleasing to God (Hebrews 11:6). He understands this is hard way to go. It takes discipline. -We have to discipline our spiritual senses to … Continue reading “Faith walking is hard!”
Cultivate the discipline of gratitude
Now the serpent was more crafty than any of the wild animals the Lord God had made. He said to the woman, “Did God really say, ‘You must not eat from any tree in the garden’?” – Genesis 3:1, NIV As a hospice chaplain*, I see many different sorts of people on a daily basis. Often times, my … Continue reading “Cultivate the discipline of gratitude”
Cannot imagine
Now to him who is able to do immeasurably more than all we ask or imagine… -Ephesians 3:20a, NIV God has solutions that we cannot imagine. They are good solutions as He is a good God. What happens might not be what we originally wanted, but God is good and will see you through. I … Continue reading “Cannot imagine”
A prayer and a choice to trust God
May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in him, so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit. – Romans 15:13, NIV I would encourage you to use this verse as a prayer. Put your own name in the “you” slot and … Continue reading “A prayer and a choice to trust God”
Any pastor teaching empathy as sinful is waving a major red flag!
The Word became flesh and made his dwelling among us. We have seen his glory, the glory of the one and only Son, who came from the Father, full of grace and truth. -John 1:14, NIV Rejoice with them that do rejoice, and weep with them that weep. -Romans 12:15, KJV Recently, empathy has encountered push back in … Continue reading “Any pastor teaching empathy as sinful is waving a major red flag!”
A song that helps transport me to God’s throne room
When I was in the pit of adultery discovery and the divorce discard, I was attending a church that regularly played a song with true spiritual power. It is a song that lifted and lifts my eyes from my circumstances and places them on God who is holy and perfect. The song is a version … Continue reading “A song that helps transport me to God’s throne room”
A resource on narcissists by Dr. Les Carter
One of the biggest things I learned through my divorce was how we walk in a world with people who lack empathy on a pathological level. They lie without remorse. Psychology labels them with a variety of labels (I am not a psychologist). Today, I just want to pass along a resource for those who … Continue reading “A resource on narcissists by Dr. Les Carter”
Real, good friends suffer with you.
“Let Me Show You the Way” is an old but favorite song from Michael W. Smith. He really captures the heart of true friendship. This song by MWS speaks to what I believe is a human longing. It is a longing for a good friend who loves at a deep, heart-level. These are the friends … Continue reading “Real, good friends suffer with you.”
Happy Labor Day!
A friend loves at all times, And a brother is born for adversity. -Proverbs 17:17, NKJV Labor Day has a special, personal place in my heart. When my world was coming crashing down, I went on a trip to visit my best friend over Labor Day weekend. He lived, at the time, in New York … Continue reading “Happy Labor Day!”