“Be still, and know that I am God!” – Psalm 46:10a, NLT When I was in the shock stage, I often found myself drawing a warm bath with lavender bath salts to ease my stress. I would play worship music to encourage my soul as I soaked in the tub before or after I went … Continue reading “Be still and RELAX!”
Category: Encouragement
Just a thought…
Thought: If I can extend more grace and mercy to those I love than I think God would extend to me, maybe I don’t really understand God’s love for me. A common theme for faithful spouses is a willingness to be harder on ourselves than we ever would be on those we love. We probably … Continue reading “Just a thought…”
Hope with Holy Saturday
Then he took it down, wrapped it in linen cloth and placed it in a tomb cut in the rock, one in which no one had yet been laid. It was Preparation Day, and the Sabbath was about to begin. -Luke 23:53-54, NIV The disciples thought it was all over. Jesus was dead. The light had gone … Continue reading “Hope with Holy Saturday”
Fourth Anniversary Yesterday!
He who finds a wife finds a good thing, And obtains favor from the Lord. -Proverbs 18:22, NKJV Yesterday, Mrs. DM and I marked our fourth wedding anniversary. I cannot imagine my life without Mrs. DM and Munchkin in it. They have truly transformed my life for the better. I have found favor from the Lord, indeed. For … Continue reading “Fourth Anniversary Yesterday!”
Not condemned.
It is the Sovereign Lord who helps me. Who will condemn me? They will all wear out like a garment; the moths will eat them up. -Isaiah 50:9, NIV God is on the side of righteousness. In the case of adultery, that means God is on the “side” of the faithful spouse. He is not participating in their condemnation. I … Continue reading “Not condemned.”
Another Song to Minister. Trust God.
9 The Lord also will be a refuge for the oppressed, a refuge in times of trouble. 10 And they that know thy name will put their trust in thee: for thou, Lord, hast not forsaken them that seek thee. -Psalm 9:9-10, KJV When I was struggling the most, the Psalms and music were my refuge. I needed the brutal … Continue reading “Another Song to Minister. Trust God.”
A reminder from Psalm 118
Let those who fear the Lord say: “His love endures forever.” … The Lord is with me; I will not be afraid. What can mere mortals do to me? -Psalm 118:4, 6, NIV When I consider these words from Psalm 118, I am struck by how the author bases his claim on God’s help with an unwavering faith in … Continue reading “A reminder from Psalm 118”
Freeing and Punishing Truth
“But I tell you that everyone will have to give account on the day of judgment for every empty word they have spoken. For by your words you will be acquitted, and by your words you will be condemned.” -Matthew 12:36-37, NIV When reconstructing one’s narrative, truth can be both freeing and punishing. It is … Continue reading “Freeing and Punishing Truth”
DM Wins #1 Christian Divorce Blog at Feedspot!
Today, I learned my blog was selected by Feedspot as a top ten blog in the category of “Christian Divorce Blogs!” In fact, my blog came in as #1 in this category! It is exciting to see this blog blossom as a recognized voice on the matter of divorce for Christians. I am truly humbled … Continue reading “DM Wins #1 Christian Divorce Blog at Feedspot!”
PSA: Christianity is NOT about getting to Heaven!
The thief’s purpose is to steal and kill and destroy. My purpose is to give them a rich and satisfying life. -John 10:10, NLT My former father-in-law (FIL) and former mother-in-law (MIL) adhered to a 1980s version of evangelical Christianity where it was about believing certain principles. While I appreciate the evangelical efforts of those … Continue reading “PSA: Christianity is NOT about getting to Heaven!”