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 faced with stressful circumstances, are you going to listen to Love or Fear? Fear tells us that it is too much. It intimidates. Fear tries to get us to … Continue reading “Listen of Love or Fear? Your choice.”
Category: Encouragement
Spiritual trauma best addressed by faithful pastors
A cheerful heart is good medicine, but a crushed spirit dries up the bones. -Proverbs 17:22, NIV Much of the suffering faithful spouses experience is spiritual in nature. Writing this blog for a couple of years, the questions I encounter center around deep spiritual pain and confusion. These are not so much the nuts and … Continue reading “Spiritual trauma best addressed by faithful pastors”
The Second Betrayal for Faithful Spouse Pastors
If you bite and devour each other, watch out or you will be destroyed by each other. -Galatians 5:15, NIV When you tell your denomination or church about your cheating spouse and the divorce, the hope is for support. Sadly, this hope is often dashed by evangelical leaders who are stuck in ungodly divorce prejudice. … Continue reading “The Second Betrayal for Faithful Spouse Pastors”
Healing comes in time. It does.
Blessed are they that mourn: for they shall be comforted. -Matthew 5:4, KJV Today, I was struck by the progress I have made in my healing journey. This came to mind as I was listening to someone teach on leaving an abuser. Fresh off my divorce, this teaching would have been too painful for me. … Continue reading “Healing comes in time. It does.”
Pro-Tip: Marry a bad liar for Spouse 2.0!
Pro-Tip: Marry a Bad Liar One of Mrs. DM’s many endearing traits is that she is a bad liar. I can tell when she is trying to fool me…usually. My ex-wife was (and is?) an excellent liar in my opinion. And that is not a complement. It is my observation. It was chilling how well … Continue reading “Pro-Tip: Marry a bad liar for Spouse 2.0!”
Happy Valentine’s Day to those whose love was true!
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!”
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”