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”
Category: Encouragement
No longer ruled by fear
And my faith in him convinces me that he is more than able to keep all that I’ve placed in his hands safe and secure until the fullness of his appearing. -2 Timothy 1:12b, TPT When I was reading this chapter, this second half of verse twelve grabbed my attention. I doubt I am the … Continue reading “No longer ruled by fear”
Entering God’s Presence
Who is allowed into God’s presence? The Psalmist answers this way: Those who despise flagrant sinners, and honor the faithful followers of the Lord, and keep their promises even when it hurts. -Psalm 15:4, NLT If we believe the Bible and the Psalmist here, this means those who celebrate the adulterous will not enter God’s presence. … Continue reading “Entering God’s Presence”
73,000 Views in 2022!
We had a quieter year this past year on Divorce Minister: Taking Adultery Seriously– 73,285 Views with 30,841 individual visitors from over 160 different countries or territories to the blog. Still, that is a decent amount of traffic to the website. I am glad that it continues to minister to people. We will … Continue reading “73,000 Views in 2022!”
Happy New Year!
Wishing all a Happy New Year! May God bless you with new beginnings and restored dreams. It may look different than you expected, but God is in the business of transforming ashes into riches.
Busy Christmas and Angelic Intervention
And being warned of God in a dream that they should not return to Herod, they departed into their own country another way. -Matthew 2:12, KJV When Jesus was vulnerable as a baby, we see a battle to end his life and God sending His angels to preserve Him. God still operates in this way. … Continue reading “Busy Christmas and Angelic Intervention”
Weapon fit for service
“See, it is I who created the blacksmith who fans the coals into flame and forges a weapon fit for its work. And it is I who have created the destroyer to wreak havoc; no weapon forged against you will prevail, and you will refute every tongue that accuses you. This is the heritage of … Continue reading “Weapon fit for service”
Underestimated
Often, I believe cheaters underestimate us, faithful spouses. They assume their games will continue undetected and without confrontation. Maybe they had had “success” for so long that they got complacent? Some treat the faithful spouse as a lesser being. They fail to respect our agency and inherent worth. Cheaters just give out contempt. But that … Continue reading “Underestimated”
Focus on gratitude
In every thing give thanks: for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus concerning you. -I Thessalonians 5:18, KJV Life is frustrating at times. Injustice is rife in this world. Yet I am choosing to focus on the gifts in my life. It is a command–after all–that we choose thanksgiving. I find this … Continue reading “Focus on gratitude”
Hold onto the truth!
32 And ye shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free. -John 8:32, KJV When you have a firm grasp on the truth, the lies have no opening to penetrate and shake you. I know this is easier said than done. When you have had the trauma of learning of infidelity, you are … Continue reading “Hold onto the truth!”