Give thanks to the LORD, for he is good; his love endures forever. -Psalm 107:1, NIV When we practice gratitude, we position our hearts to receive gifts from God. A fist raised at God is not a hand ready to receive God’s peace and love. It is a hand that is saying it knows better … Continue reading “Gratitude and getting gifts from God”
Category: Encouragement
Celebratory eBook Sale!
In celebration of an important day, I am reducing my eBook price to $2.99 for a copy of my book. Get one while you can! What am I celebrating? Well, five years ago to this day, a special someone agreed to marry me. Mrs. DM became engaged to me on this day. I would say … Continue reading “Celebratory eBook Sale!”
God Seeks Us
How think ye? if a man have an hundred sheep, and one of them be gone astray, doth he not leave the ninety and nine, and goeth into the mountains, and seeketh that which is gone astray? -Matthew 18:12, KJV My blog updated last night to a new editor. So, this is going to be … Continue reading “God Seeks Us”
Planting tears….reaping joy!
They that sow in tears shall reap in joy. He that goeth forth and weepeth, bearing precious seed, shall doubtless come again with rejoicing, bringing his sheaves with him. -Psalm 126:5-6, KJV I recall listening to a sermon by Pastor Bill Johnson about this word picture from Scripture. He explained the idea as one going … Continue reading “Planting tears….reaping joy!”
Pastor Associated By Faithful Spouses
Preach the word; be prepared in season and out of season; correct, rebuke and encourage—with great patience and careful instruction. -2 Timothy 4:2, NIV To be helped, we need to be open to receiving. Maybe the Christian community turned on you when you decided to divorce your cheater or your cheater decided to divorce you? Maybe your cheater … Continue reading “Pastor Associated By Faithful Spouses”
Sometimes we God to remind us how He sees us…a song…
The Lord thy God in the midst of thee is mighty; he will save, he will rejoice over thee with joy; he will rest in his love, he will joy over thee with singing. -Zephaniah 3:17, KJV Sometimes we need to be reminded God has already passed the verdict: He picked YOU and loves YOU! Here’s a … Continue reading “Sometimes we God to remind us how He sees us…a song…”
Happy Thanksgiving, DM Readers!
Happy Thanksgiving Day to my readers in the USA! Surviving infidelity is tough stuff. We endure many losses. It is a hard and difficult season. However, this is a day when we celebrate what we DO have! We exercise the spiritual discipline of gratitude. It is a “discipline” as we have to work at it … Continue reading “Happy Thanksgiving, DM Readers!”
Why “Pastor David” and not just “David?”
So often, the traumas from discovering an unfaithful spouse are exasperated by a clueless or manipulative pastor. I entitled this website “Divorce Minister” as I hope my words will stand in healing contrast to those ministers who have wounded with their words. My hope is by exercising my office as a pastor others will find … Continue reading “Why “Pastor David” and not just “David?””
Guest post on The Wartburg Watch about my new book
Today, I had my first day on my new job. It is a refreshing new start. I suspect God has orchestrated much to land me with this new company. It is with gratitude I start this new employment chapter. That said, I wanted to simply point you all today to a guest post I did … Continue reading “Guest post on The Wartburg Watch about my new book”
A Musical Prayer for Dark Days
When I was in the darkest hours, I found praise music was a helpful way to strengthen my soul. These songs were sung in faith. We need to remember God’s character especially when we cannot see His goodness in the moment. I do not know where you are in your journey today. Maybe you are … Continue reading “A Musical Prayer for Dark Days”