To the faithful you show yourself faithful…. -Psalm 18:25a, NIV Happy Valentine’s Day to the faithful! Even though today may be a hard day for many of us, know that God loves you and honors your faithfulness. He is a “good bet!” Focus on those who truly love you on this day is my encouragement. … Continue reading “Happy Valentine’s Day to those whose love was true!”
Category: Encouragement
David Clarke, Ph.D. Online Resource
While wondering on the internet looking for resources from David Clarke, PhD, I stumbled upon his website (click here). These past few days I have been listening to his podcast. He has some good things to say in those podcasts. Clarke is not a wimpy Christian counselor. He does not let cheaters off the hook … Continue reading “David Clarke, Ph.D. Online Resource”
Confirmation and Encouragement from God
Now we have received, not the spirit of the world, but the spirit which is of God; that we might know the things that are freely given to us of God. -1 Corinthians 2:12, KJV A few weeks ago, I was thinking about slowing things down on this blog as far as posts were concerned. … Continue reading “Confirmation and Encouragement from God”
Not governed 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 “Not governed by fear”
Revisiting hobbies
When I was going through my divorce and recovery from it all, I started to draw again.* This was a hobby I enjoy. It helps me to lose myself in a creative expression. I find it calming. Maybe it reminds me of simpler times? Who knows? I turn on the music. Pick up my pencil … Continue reading “Revisiting hobbies”
Savoring Blessings
The LORD blessed the latter part of Job’s life more than the former part. -Job 42:12a, NIV When you go through a divorce from a cheater, you start to see life differently. You cannot go through that experience and remain unmarked. That said, today’s post is about a positive out of that horrible experience. Personally, I … Continue reading “Savoring Blessings”
Officially sanctioned activity
My current employer is the federal government of the United States. As a chaplain in government employ, I had to seek approval from the ethics division of my government division to continue this blogging ministry. So, there was a period of time that I was unsure whether or not I would be able to continue … Continue reading “Officially sanctioned activity”
What a decade! Happy New Year!!!
What a decade the 2010’s were for me! I never would have scripted these years for me in the way they went down. However, I am grateful for the ending days of that decade. At the start, I was still finishing up my seminary education at Yale while married to my cheater. The next couple … Continue reading “What a decade! Happy New Year!!!”
100,000+ Views of Divorce Minister Blog During 2019!
Divorce Minister: Taking Adultery Seriously garnered over 100,000 views this past year! This included over 40,000 unique individuals visiting the website from 165 different countries. The message shared here is still going strong even a world less and less driven by blog traffic. Thank you to those who continue visiting! I glad this ministry is … Continue reading “100,000+ Views of Divorce Minister Blog During 2019!”
Enough!
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 dealing with cheaters, I believe a spiritual dimension is at work and this dimension is darkly evil. A temptation for faithful spouses during this time is to cave to … Continue reading “Enough!”