But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, forbearance, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control. Against such things there is no law. -Galatians 5:22-23, NIV (emphasis mine) Without fail, I find myself tearing up when I hear stories of kindness. The stranger that stops for another in need and offers of themselves when they didn’t have to. I … Continue reading “Tears of gratitude for kindness”
Category: Encouragement
Divorce Minister Statistical Year in Review
At the beginning of 2021, I would like to pause to share some statistics about the ongoing reach of Divorce Minister: Taking Adultery Seriously during the past year, 2020. During 2020, Divorce Minister had: Views = 95,544 Visitors = 31,217 Countries/Territories of Origin = 153 The blog’s top five actual posts: 1. Nancy Ortberg shares … Continue reading “Divorce Minister Statistical Year in Review”
Encouragement: Good men and good women DO exist!
He replied again, “I have zealously served the Lord God Almighty. But the people of Israel have broken their covenant with you, torn down your altars, and killed every one of your prophets. I am the only one left, and now they are trying to kill me, too.” … “Yet I will preserve 7,000 others in Israel … Continue reading “Encouragement: Good men and good women DO exist!”
Divorce lessons from the Christmas Story
This is how the birth of Jesus the Messiah came about: His mother Mary was pledged to be married to Joseph, but before they came together, she was found to be pregnant through the Holy Spirit. Because Joseph her husband was faithful to the law, and yet did not want to expose her to public disgrace, … Continue reading “Divorce lessons from the Christmas Story”
Comforting Word From Our Lord
“The Lord your God is with you, the Mighty Warrior who saves. He will take great delight in you; in his love he will no longer rebuke you, but will rejoice over you with singing.” -Zephaniah 3:17, NIV God does not just tolerate you. This is one of the important truths revealed in this verse. God has … Continue reading “Comforting Word From Our Lord”
Some sick people poke you for a reaction. Don’t give them the satisfaction!
A person without self-control is like a city with broken-down walls. -Proverbs 25:28, NLT For God will never give you the spirit of fear, but the Holy Spirit who gives you mighty power, love, and self-control. -2 Timothy 1:7, TPT Some cheaters thrive off of provoking the faithful spouse to anger. I believe this. It … Continue reading “Some sick people poke you for a reaction. Don’t give them the satisfaction!”
Cheaters seem to cheat while faithful spouses are most vulnerable.
Cheaters seem to thrive on cheating when their spouse is most vulnerable. This is yet another demonic pattern that I have noticed. The vulnerable time might take multiple forms: -Maybe the faithful spouse is in a fight for her life dealing with breast cancer? -Maybe it is a faithful husband who just was fired from … Continue reading “Cheaters seem to cheat while faithful spouses are most vulnerable.”
Wheels Coming Off the RZIM Bus: Insiders Supporting the Alleged Victims of RZ
Lately, more and more insiders at RZIM are coming out in support of the victims questioning how RZIM leadership has handled the sexual scandals around Ravi Zacharias. Julie Roys has produced two strong articles about this (link here and here). I would just encourage you to go visit Julie Roys’ website and read the articles … Continue reading “Wheels Coming Off the RZIM Bus: Insiders Supporting the Alleged Victims of RZ”
Trust in the Lord: It does get better!
Instead of your shame you will receive a double portion, and instead of disgrace you will rejoice in your inheritance. -Isaiah 61:7a, NIV It gets better… When in the depths of the darkness, it is hard to imagine the pain ever ending. The thought of a life without the person who became one with you in … Continue reading “Trust in the Lord: It does get better!”
Eight years. Another divorce anniversary.
To every thing there is a season, and a time to every purpose under the heaven: -Ecclesiastes 3:1, KJV Eight years ago to this day, I received a message informing me that my divorce was finalized. It was a “congratulations” that felt very inappropriate at the time. So much has changed since that day. I … Continue reading “Eight years. Another divorce anniversary.”