Holy Saturday is the day between Good Friday and Easter Sunday. This is when Jesus laid in the grave. His disciples were grappling with the reality of his death. They were likely fearing what the Romans and angry Pharisees might do to them. The point is Holy Saturday is a day when all seemed hopeless … Continue reading “Wisdom of Holy Saturday”
Category: Encouragement
Comfort from the Cross
He took my sins and my sorrows,He made them His very own;He bore the burden to Calvary,And suffered and died alone. -“I Stand Amazed in the Presence” by Charles Gabriel I love this old hymn from 1905. This verse in particular speaks comforting truths to me. What I love about this verse is how empathetic … Continue reading “Comfort from the Cross”
Animal Love
I am a sucker for getting pets. We got another parrot shortly after our wedding anniversary. That brings our “flock” to three. The latest is a talkative Jardine parrot. He is very beautiful and funny when he talks. An example is when he says, “Ooops” if his claws slip while walking on the newspaper. I … Continue reading “Animal Love”
Healing DOES come!
Today, I received a simple junk-mail in my inbox. It was forwarded to me from my ex-wife. In the past, such an email would have triggered a “flight” response in my body as I felt my chest-tighten in panic. It didn’t elicit that sort of response in me this time. This tells me something: Healing … Continue reading “Healing DOES come!”
God’s Love…Antidote to Fear
There is no fear in love; but perfect love casteth out fear: because fear hath torment. He that feareth is not made perfect in love. -I John 4:18, KJV I am sharing another song that has ministered to my heart recently. It helps me to remember the truth about God’s love for me. Sometimes, we … Continue reading “God’s Love…Antidote to Fear”
Fear and Anxiety Rooted in Unbelief
And straightway the father of the child cried out, and said with tears, “Lord, I believe; help thou mine unbelief.” -Mark 9:24, KJV Like this father, sometimes we need help with our unbelief. I believe anxiety (non-medical kind) and fear are rooted in unbelief in God’s goodness towards us. More specifically, we struggle to believe … Continue reading “Fear and Anxiety Rooted in Unbelief”
A song to encourage
For your shame ye shall have double; and for confusion they shall rejoice in their portion: therefore in their land they shall possess the double: everlasting joy shall be unto them. -Isaiah 61:7, KJV Sometimes we need reminders of what our inheritance is in Christ. We can get fixated on what is “wrong” with the … Continue reading “A song to encourage”
A Spiritual Battle Song
Sometimes, we have to speak forth truth before we feel it in our hearts. Healing from infidelity is a spiritual battle. Your spiritual enemy wants to cut you off from God’s unconditional love. He wants you to believe God thinks less of you for this experience. Don’t believe the Enemy’s lies! Remind your soul of … Continue reading “A Spiritual Battle Song”
Gratitude Question: See Poo or Love?
Be thankful in all circumstances, for this is God’s will for you who belong to Christ Jesus. -I Thessalonians 5:18, NLT My wife and I have adopted two rescue parrots. They are both Green Cheek Conures. I did not grow up with birds. Mrs. DM did. In fact, she told me parrots are her preferred … Continue reading “Gratitude Question: See Poo or Love?”
DM Blog Milestone: 250,000+ Unique Visitors!
When he saw the crowds, he had compassion on them, because they were harassed and helpless, like sheep without a shepherd. -Matthew 9:36, NIV A quarter of a million unique visitors have arrived on Divorce Minister‘s virtual shores since it opened up less than five years ago! This is truly amazing to me. It is a … Continue reading “DM Blog Milestone: 250,000+ Unique Visitors!”