When a cheater cheats, it is important to understand that such behavior has nothing to do with you, faithful spouse. It is about the cheater’s character. These sinful actions are the overflow of wickedness in the cheater’s heart (see Mark 7:21-23). Do not let a pastor or a cheater or a counselor convince you otherwise! … Continue reading “PSA: Not you, faithful spouse!”
Category: Encouragement
Godly hope
And this hope will not lead to disappointment. For we know how dearly God loves us, because he has given us the Holy Spirit to fill our hearts with his love. -Romans 5:5, NLT Hope is precious. We need hope to live. It is just as important to our living as food and water. The … Continue reading “Godly hope”
God reveals Himself as faithful to the faithful!
Lord, it is clear to me now that how we live will dictate how you deal with us. Good people will taste your goodness, Lord. And to those who are loyal to you, you love to prove that you are loyal and true. -Psalm 18:25, TPT God rewards faithfulness. This is a spiritual truth. I … Continue reading “God reveals Himself as faithful to the faithful!”
Shared Tears
“God Weeps Too” by Eli–an obscure Christian artist from the 90s–is one of my favorite songs. While he does not name situations of infidelity survival, I love how he names God as one who weeps alongside the broken-hearted. This understanding of God coming alongside like a good parent or friend was important for me to … Continue reading “Shared Tears”
Blog Paused – DM Going on a Spiritual Retreat
Today (Thursday, September 15), I leave to go to Kansas City for a spiritual retreat. As such, I am going to take a break from my regular postings. The retreat runs from today, September 15, through Sunday, September 18. After this, I will plan on resuming my regular postings. Thanks for understanding!
A non-disappointing hope
And this hope will not lead to disappointment. For we know how dearly God loves us, because he has given us the Holy Spirit to fill our hearts with his love. -Romans 5:5, NLT Hope is precious. We need hope to live. It is just as important to our living as food and water. The … Continue reading “A non-disappointing hope”
God has higher ways and thoughts!
8 For my thoughts are not your thoughts, neither are your ways my ways, saith the Lord. 9 For as the heavens are higher than the earth, so are my ways higher than your ways, and my thoughts than your thoughts. -Isaiah 55:8-9, KJV If your god is so small that you fully understand him and his ways, … Continue reading “God has higher ways and thoughts!”
Happy Labor Day!
A decade ago now, I was in NYC with my best friends. They were kind enough to distract me from my disintegrating marriage. It was a very good time together. I am grateful for those friends. They were and are true brothers. May you have a blessed Labor Day today! Hope you find excellent and … Continue reading “Happy Labor Day!”
Just grateful
Giving thanks always for all things unto God and the Father in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ…. -Ephesians 5:20, KJV I believe gratitude is the secret to healthy living–spiritually speaking. When we choose to be grateful, we are choosing to see the many gifts in our lives and focus on real positives. Life … Continue reading “Just grateful”
Encouraging Song of Faith
Faith shows the reality of what we hope for; it is the evidence of things we cannot see. -Hebrews 11:1 Colton Dixon’s “Build a Boat” is a song that a friend recently shared. I love the lyrics of this song. It is a song of faith. This is a song declaring faith. It is a … Continue reading “Encouraging Song of Faith”