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!”
Category: Encouragement
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?”
Gratitude and getting gifts from God
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”
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!”