7 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 Our society occasionally acknowledges the difficulty for mothers on Mother’s Day. Sadly, we don’t do as good a job acknowledging the … Continue reading “Happy Father’s Day, Faithful Dads!”
Category: Encouragement
DM channeling comfort
3 Blessed be God, even the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of mercies, and the God of all comfort; 4 Who comforteth us in all our tribulation, that we may be able to comfort them which are in any trouble, by the comfort wherewith we ourselves are comforted of God. -2 Corinthians 1:3-4, KJV … Continue reading “DM channeling comfort”
A song to encourage
Now if we be dead with Christ, we believe that we shall also live with him…. -Romans 6:8, KJV We know that Jesus is the embodiment of God’s love for you and me. It is through His sacrificial love on the Cross that we are set free from slavery to fear, performance, and perfectionism. He … Continue reading “A song to encourage”
Surreal and temporary
The world and its desires pass away, but whoever does the will of God lives forever. -I John 2:17, NIV The other day I was back in my home town. It was surreal driving through the streets where I grew up. Seeing buildings where only trees or fields existed created a surreal sensation in me. The crazy … Continue reading “Surreal and temporary”
You are wanted.
Even before he made the world, God loved us and chose us in Christ to be holy and without fault in his eyes. -Ephesians 1:4, NLT When going through a divorce–especially against one’s will and/or with infidelity involved–the lies of rejection and shame are almost tangible. This is a time to hone in on the … Continue reading “You are wanted.”
Godly Confirmation
36 And Gideon said unto God, “If thou wilt save Israel by mine hand, as thou hast said, 37 Behold, I will put a fleece of wool in the floor; and if the dew be on the fleece only, and it be dry upon all the earth beside, then shall I know that thou wilt save Israel … Continue reading “Godly Confirmation”
DM Book Sale!
For a limited time, I have dropped prices on my book. Currently, I have dropped the paperback prices from $12.99 to $8.99. The eBook is now only $3.99 from its regular price of $7.99. As you purchase books, read, and share the ideas in the book, you are helping spread these much needed ideas. The … Continue reading “DM Book Sale!”
Growing in gratitude
Look at the birds of the air, for they neither sow nor reap nor gather into barns; yet your heavenly Father feeds them. Are you not of more value than they? -Matthew 6:26, NKJV The discipline of gratitude is the secret to an abundant life. Of this, I am convinced. Grateful people do not live … Continue reading “Growing in gratitude”
Oh, pets!
I thank God for the pets in my life! I can’t imagine making it through my divorce without Mr. Pickles (see picture above). He was there every night comforting me by sleeping against my legs. His warm presence reminded me that I was and am loved by someone. It was helpful medicine during a time … Continue reading “Oh, pets!”
DM is live again after technical difficulties!
Divorce Minister was down for a period of time due to overloading my host’s server. The issues have been resolved, and we are now live. Sorry for the down time!