Life is a gift. I am grateful for God giving me 36 years on this earth as of this day. Some have been harder than others; however, He has always been and always will be good and faithful. So glad that I am alive today and able to celebrate with Mrs. DM and Munchkin. They … Continue reading “Happy Birthday to Me!”
Category: Encouragement
Waiting on God is hard!
Therefore take up the whole armor of God, that you may be able to withstand in the evil day, and having done all, to stand. -Ephesians 6:13, NKJV Waiting on God is tough. So much in our lives we do not control. All we control is our own choices and behaviors. This is one of the … Continue reading “Waiting on God is hard!”
A song to combat self-hatred
Self-Hatred plus just plain old hate from others is rife during infidelity and divorce experiences. Here’s a song, “This is Me,” from the musical, The Greatest Showman, to help you fight that hate. Enjoy:
Pets help!
Mr. Pickles, the cat I am sure having Mr. Pickles, my cat, greatly helped my sanity. He made my apartment a home. I was able to come back to a living creature who actually was excited to see me. Unlike the bad reputation often given to cats, this cat actually waited for me at … Continue reading “Pets help!”
Putting Together DM Book Description…
The book project is moving forward to finalizing stages. I have someone working on the formatting of the manuscript for Kindle eBook and paperback formats. Little by little, this book is coming together and moving forward to press. At this point, I thought I would share my draft of the book description: Cheated on? Abused? … Continue reading “Putting Together DM Book Description…”
Faith Walking
Now faith is the assurance of things hoped for, the conviction of things not seen. -Hebrews 11:1, NASB Walking by faith is not easy. I think this is part of the reason doing so is so pleasing to God (Hebrews 11:6). He understands this is hard way to go. It takes discipline. -We have to discipline our spiritual senses to … Continue reading “Faith Walking”
DM Book Progress…Coming soon…
Today, I received another round of edits back from my manuscript editor. Also, I got this snazzy mock up of the book exterior. The book project is coming together as my job hunt is heating up as well. I welcome your prayers for favor on both fronts. God is so faithful and good. He is … Continue reading “DM Book Progress…Coming soon…”
Editing of DM Manuscript Continues….
And further, by these, my son, be admonished: of making many books there is no end; and much study is a weariness of the flesh. -Ecclesiastes 12:12, KJV Edit, edit, edit. I am excited to be digging into the edits for my forthcoming book. Pieces are starting to come together. I am the odd duck who thoroughly enjoys the … Continue reading “Editing of DM Manuscript Continues….”
When you feel hope slipping…
31 “So then, forsake your worries! Why would you say, ‘What will we eat?’ or ‘What will we drink?’ or ‘What will we wear?’ 32 For that is what the unbelievers chase after. Doesn’t your heavenly Father already know the things your bodies require?” -Jesus in Matthew 6:31-32, TPT Are you a “champion” worrier like me? More than … Continue reading “When you feel hope slipping…”
Spiritual discipline of gratitude
Now the serpent was more crafty than any of the wild animals the Lord God had made. He said to the woman, “Did God really say, ‘You must not eat from any tree in the garden’?” – Genesis 3:1, NIV As a hospice chaplain, I see many different sorts of people on a daily basis. Often times, my … Continue reading “Spiritual discipline of gratitude”