Last night, my copy-line editor sent back copies of her work on my book manuscript. The book is one more step closer to becoming a reality. I am leaning towards doing one final title change since I do not want people mistaking this book as a memoir. It is not. This is a pastoral care … Continue reading “DM Book Copy-editing Back!”
Category: Encouragement
Pastors need to say it aloud!
“From the least to the greatest, all are greedy for gain; prophets and priests alike, all practice deceit. They dress the wound of my people as though it were not serious. ‘Peace, peace,’ they say, when there is no peace. Are they ashamed of their detestable conduct? No, they have no shame at all; they … Continue reading “Pastors need to say it aloud!”
To Feel God’s Presence – A song that helps me
When I was in the pit of adultery discovery and the divorce discard, I was attending a church that regularly played a song with true spiritual power. It is a song that lifted and lifts my eyes from my circumstances and places them on God who is holy and perfect. The song is a version … Continue reading “To Feel God’s Presence – A song that helps me”
Giants? What is God then?
“The land we traveled through and explored will devour anyone who goes to live there. All the people we saw were huge. We even saw giants there, the descendants of Anak.” -Number 13:32b-33a, NLT Choose to trust God or give into giant-fear? When going through divorce, many issues look insurmountable. We can see the loses. … Continue reading “Giants? What is God then?”
Good friends feel our pain, too!
“Let Me Show You the Way” is an old but favorite song from Michael W. Smith. He really captures the heart of true friendship. This song by MWS speaks to what I believe is a human longing. It is a longing for a good friend who loves at a deep, heart-level. These are the friends … Continue reading “Good friends feel our pain, too!”
Two Finalists for DM Book Cover
I am closing in on my decision about the graphics for my forthcoming book. Below are the two finalists. Feel free to comment about your preference. Also, you can vote by liking the preferred image on the Divorce Minister Facebook page (link here). I am contemplating using the bed one as it fits the subject … Continue reading “Two Finalists for DM Book Cover”
Round 2: Choose the DM Book Cover Feedback
My book manuscript is awaiting its polishing by my hired editor–hopefully–sometime this week. In the meantime, I am trying to nail down the book cover design. From feedback, I have asked him to draft up a few more covers. I am deciding to shy away from images with crosses featured prominently as many of us … Continue reading “Round 2: Choose the DM Book Cover Feedback”
Book cover preference?
Today, I am throwing out a few book cover designs and welcoming feedback over preferences. Let me know what you think or prefer of the four in the comments to this post. Option #1: Option #2: Option #3: Option #4: For my female readers, are these options all “too masculine” for you? Would … Continue reading “Book cover preference?”
Seeking testimonials for my book back cover!
I am busy finalizing edits and working on the important packaging touches for my book: I Was Cheated On… The Divorce Minister Guide for Surviving Infidelity and Keeping Your Faith Today, I am asking you, my readers, for some help. I need some testimonials to share on the back of the book. It is important … Continue reading “Seeking testimonials for my book back cover!”
What DO I say to an adultery victim as a pastor?!
“And if anyone gives even a cup of cold water to one of these little ones who is my disciple, truly I tell you, that person will certainly not lose their reward.” -Matthew 10:42, NIV What DO I say to an adultery victim as a pastor? Yesterday’s post raised this question. Dr. Skinner suggested a … Continue reading “What DO I say to an adultery victim as a pastor?!”