They that sow in tears shall reap in joy. -Psalm 126:5, KJV This evening I had the task of changing out the deadlocks in a couple of doors. As I was working on the front door, I remembered the last time I did this. The last time I changed out locks was when I was … Continue reading “Changing Locks Take Two!”
Category: Encouragement
Take Down That Fear Giant!
For God has not given us a spirit of fear, but of power and of love and of a sound mind. – 2 Timothy 1:7, NKJV The fear of man brings a snare, But whoever trusts in the Lord shall be safe. – Proverbs 29:25, NKJV -Are you anxious? -Do you worry about what crazy thing … Continue reading “Take Down That Fear Giant!”
DM bought a house…
Mrs DM and I just signed the papers to purchase our first house together today! It is an exciting new chapter to our lives. I am glad for all this brings. The reason I share this is that the coming days my posts may be a bit more sporadic or may be recycled … Continue reading “DM bought a house…”
Remember, the Angel Army Commander has your back!
For God hath not given us the spirit of fear; but of power, and of love, and of a sound mind. -2 Timothy 1:7, KJV When you go through a situation like discovering an unfaithful spouse, these are deep spiritual waters. It is spiritual warfare. I am convinced. The Enemy likes to use fear to … Continue reading “Remember, the Angel Army Commander has your back!”
If you are looking to you spouse…
Free Marriage Advice: If you are looking to your spouse to prove that you are lovable, you are looking to the wrong person. When we look to humans to fill a God-shaped hole, we will always be disappointed. Humans were never intended to “fix” us. Only God can satisfy the deepest longings in our souls. … Continue reading “If you are looking to you spouse…”
God is our strength source.
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. -Psalm 46:1-3, KJV The Lord is … Continue reading “God is our strength source.”
Grateful for Brave Other Faithful Spouses
Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of compassion and the God of all comfort, who comforts us in all our troubles, so that we can comfort those in any trouble with the comfort we ourselves receive from God. -2 Corinthians 1:3-4, NIV I am grateful for faithful spouses who opened … Continue reading “Grateful for Brave Other Faithful Spouses”
Most resources I found…
While I am thankful for the help of some Christian resources in my dark season, I discovered most had an agenda apart from freely presenting the options. Most Christian resources–in my experience–are focused upon “saving the marriage” at the unacknowledged cost of the faithful spouse’s well-being. For these authors and pastors, no cost–from the faithful … Continue reading “Most resources I found…”
Music Ministers to the Soul
Ye are of God, little children, and have overcome them: because greater is he that is in you, than he that is in the world. -I John 4:4, KJV When faced with scary lies, I encourage you to remember who is with you. God is greater than any problem before you. Do not give into … Continue reading “Music Ministers to the Soul”
Worst piece of advice given to me was …
“Contend with your mother, contend, For she is not my wife, and I am not her husband; And let her put away her harlotry from her face And her adultery from between her breasts…” -Hosea 2:2, NASB While I do not mind the end result–the merciful divorce paving the way to my marriage to Mrs. DM–I am still … Continue reading “Worst piece of advice given to me was …”