After starting this ministry wondering if anyone would bother to read my thoughts, the ministry is going strong four years and counting. To date (the actual birthday for the blog is 7-11-14), the blog has had literally hundreds of thousands visitors from numerous nations stretching accross the globe. The blog views has exceeded 520,000! It … Continue reading “Happy belated birthday, DM blog ministry!”
Category: Encouragement
Beauty in the World
The heavens proclaim the glory of God. The skies display his craftsmanship. -Psalm 19:1, NLT When reeling from infidelity discovery, it is easy to loose sight of the truth expressed here in Psalm 19. The world turns grey in the midst of our depression. Yet the heavens do not stop shouting out God’s glory even if … Continue reading “Beauty in the World”
DM on Vacation
Divorce Minister is on vacation this week enjoying some quiet time on a lake. Posts will be more “spotty” this week due to my vacation and wifi access (or lack thereof). I hope to continue posting, but it may be more irregular than usual July 8th through July 14th. We all need breaks after all!
Validation, What a gift!
Whether it is validation through evidence or validation from another human being who sees the real injustice and names it as such, validation is a precious gift. I truly believe such validation is necessary for healing from adultery and abandonment. We need to be seen. Our pain needs to matter to someone, which includes ourselves. … Continue reading “Validation, What a gift!”
Faithful spouses are an amazing bunch!
After months, years, or even decades of emotional beat-downs, faithful spouses often struggle in knowing their incredible worth. We discount our gifts, abilities, and precious status in God’s eyes. Faithful spouses, you are an incredible bunch! The stories I hear and the people I have met through this ministry confirms this fact to me. I … Continue reading “Faithful spouses are an amazing bunch!”
CHOOSE your victory story!
Instead of shame and dishonor, you will enjoy a double share of honor. -Isaiah 61:7a, NLT Why would you choose to accept the lie-filled narrative from your cheater as your own narrative? Choose your own victory narrative! Remember: You are not the rejected spouse. RATHER, you are the FAITHFUL SPOUSE! You are not the morally … Continue reading “CHOOSE your victory story!”
Psalm of Encouragement: Be Still.
God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble. Therefore will not we fear, though the earth be removed, and though the mountains be carried into the midst of the sea; Though the waters thereof roar and be troubled, though the mountains shake with the swelling thereof. Selah. … Be still, and … Continue reading “Psalm of Encouragement: Be Still.”
Happy Father’s Day, Faithful Spouse Dads!
To all you faithful spouse dads out there: Happy Father’s Day! I know it is in vogue to rail against men these days. Dads are pictured as the problem for family life. What those depictions do is fail to acknowledge the amazing job so many dads do. Over the years, I have run into some … Continue reading “Happy Father’s Day, Faithful Spouse Dads!”
WCF (1646): A Liberal Manifesto On Adultery and Divorce?
“Adultery or fornication, committed after a contract, being detected before marriage, giveth just occasion to the innocent party to dissolve that contract. In the case of adultery after marriage, it is lawful for the innocent party to sue out a divorce, and after the divorce to marry another, as if the offending party were dead.” … Continue reading “WCF (1646): A Liberal Manifesto On Adultery and Divorce?”
God sees the injustice!
9 The Lord is a shelter for the oppressed, a refuge in times of trouble. 10 Those who know your name trust in you, for you, O Lord, do not abandon those who search for you. -Psalm 9:9-10, NLT Part of the struggle following infidelity discovery is how the injustice sometimes feels unseen or devalued by outsiders. Faithful spouses are … Continue reading “God sees the injustice!”