All sort of lies are spoken about faithful spouses. Cheaters are especially “good” at the discard. They speak distorted things about who we are in order to feel better as if they are discarding us like trash. It helps them to think of us that way. You do not have to believe their lies about … Continue reading “Choose your beliefs well!”
Category: Encouragement
“The Anti-Adultery Rock Anthem”
I dub this: “The Anti-Adultery Tolerance Rock Anthem!” This past week I was listening to the music on my smartphone. “We’re Not Gonna Take It” by the Twisted Sisters popped up, and I thought, “What a wonderful song to strengthen the timid!” Therefore, strengthen your feeble arms and weak knees. -Hebrews 12:12, NIV This is … Continue reading ““The Anti-Adultery Rock Anthem””
64,000+ Visitors to Divorce Minister in 2018!
2018 saw the highest number of individual visitors since the blog’s conception in 2014! The word is getting out there. I am appreciative and humbled by the continued hunger for the material produced on this website. It still amazes me that this blog grew from simply a brain-dump on a simple blog platform to its … Continue reading “64,000+ Visitors to Divorce Minister in 2018!”
Happy New Year! Big 2018 for DM Website!!
2018 was a big year for Divorce Minister: Taking Adultery Seriously! 1. In August, my website won an award from Feedspot: According to their website, this award came as following: “The Best Christian Divorce blogs from thousands of blogs by Christians on divorce on the web using search and social metrics.” 2. I updated the website’s … Continue reading “Happy New Year! Big 2018 for DM Website!!”
Just because you can’t see it now…DON’T GIVE UP HOPE!!!
To all who mourn in Israel… …a joyous blessing instead of mourning, festive praise instead of despair. -ISAIAH 61:3a, b, NLT When my divorce was fresh, I remember feeling great sadness over the thought of losing the opportunity to be a father. That was six years ago. It was a dark time. … Continue reading “Just because you can’t see it now…DON’T GIVE UP HOPE!!!”
Jesus, Joseph, Mary, and Divorce on Christmas
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 “Jesus, Joseph, Mary, and Divorce on Christmas”
Gifts of change
Change is hard. I think this is doubly so during the holidays. Maybe you are having a very different holiday season this year. I don’t know. What I do know is opportunities arise with change. This Christmas Eve… What gifts to you see with the change? Some of my life’s greatest joys have come … Continue reading “Gifts of change”
Want revenge? Rebuild and make an amazing life!
Want revenge? When you are deeply hurt, it is natural to want revenge. It is natural to want to make the cheater hurt like the cheater hurt you. However, I hope you do not give into those feelings. Acknowledge them, yes. Act on them to cause actual harm, NO. The best revenge for infidelity is … Continue reading “Want revenge? Rebuild and make an amazing life!”
Furry or (Feathered) Friends
Look at the birds of the air; they do not sow or reap or store away in barns, and yet your heavenly Father feeds them. Are you not much more valuable than they? -Matthew 6:26, NIV The DM household expanded by two this past week when Mrs. DM brought Kirk and Trip home. They are Green … Continue reading “Furry or (Feathered) Friends”
Dear DM, Misleading Meme?
Dear DM, Longtime reader here. Thank you for your good work. I recently saw a facebook post by someone that I think is misleading. It says what sinners many key bible figures were, and says God qualifies the called. I thought of you when I read it, and how you clarify God expects remorse and … Continue reading “Dear DM, Misleading Meme?”