When I was in the heat of my marriage dissolution, I remember constantly being thrown off by the email responses I received from my (now) ex-wife. They would make me particularly upset when she continued to insist on pinning the fault for the marriage ending on me. Looking back now, I can see how out … Continue reading “Settled in mind and heart”
Category: Encouragement
Better Days Ahead!
The Lord blessed the latter days of Job more than his beginning…. -Job 42:12a, NASB So much is done within the Church to reinforce fears concerning divorce. Even a ministry I generally recommend for those divorcing a cheating spouse, DivorceCare, does this to some extent. They certainly do not encourage divorce–even when, I believe, that … Continue reading “Better Days Ahead!”
Encouraging Song
“Come As You Are” by Crowder is a song that I have recently (re?)discovered and grown to appreciate. The song was first released in 2014. It has rich, soothing lyrics. I hope as you click on the YouTube video above and watch the lyrics that you will find yourself encouraged and blessed by this beautiful … Continue reading “Encouraging Song”
Painful Absence
You have removed lover and friend far from me; My acquaintances are in darkness. -Psalm 88:18, NASB Holidays can be especially painful when you find yourself recently bereft of your spouse or long-time partner. Honestly, some of the most painful parts of my marriage ending was adjusting to no longer having my spouse with me … Continue reading “Painful Absence”
Give Thanks!
In every thing give thanks: for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus concerning you. -I Thessalonians 5:18, KJV Happy Thanksgiving! Adapting a line from my old pastor, the Greek word for “everything” means “everything.” So, we are to give thanks in–you guessed it–everything! I believe giving thanks is a spiritual discipline God … Continue reading “Give Thanks!”
Echoing Prophet Isaiah
Energize the limp hands, strengthen the rubbery knees. Tell fearful souls, “Courage! Take heart! God is here, right here, on his way to put things right And redress all wrongs. He’s on his way! He’ll save you!” -Isaiah 35:3-4, MSG “Be strong, do not fear; your God will come, he will come with vengeance; with … Continue reading “Echoing Prophet Isaiah”
Fruit of God’s Remarriage
You will say then, “Branches were broken off so that I could be grafted in.” Granted. But they were broken off because of unbelief, and you stand by faith. Do not be arrogant, but tremble. For if God did not spare the natural branches, he will not spare you either. -Romans 11:19-21, NIV Often times, … Continue reading “Fruit of God’s Remarriage”
It’s my birthday!
Another year and another birthday for me. So glad that I did not give into the despair four years ago! Life is too precious to allow a cheater and cohorts the power to have the last say on its value. God’s opinion matters more than theirs. Today, I am enjoying life at the top of my … Continue reading “It’s my birthday!”
Let’s Celebrate Faithful Spouses!
Many claim to have unfailing love, but a faithful person who can find? -Proverbs 20:6, NIV HERE’S TO THE FAITHFUL SPOUSES*: Did you catch that? You are rare. It says so in Scripture. God says it. So, it must be so. You possess a very valuable character trait–faithfulness. And if anyone knows how this character … Continue reading “Let’s Celebrate Faithful Spouses!”
Catchy Tune About Recovering…”It Don’t Hurt Like It Used To”
While I do not condone or recommend using alcohol to deal with heart-break, I appreciate some of the lessons this catchy tune from Billy Currington highlights about recovering. Two points I particularly appreciate: The singer refuses to lie about the pain. The pain and grief is worse if we refused to acknowledge the obvious: It hurts … Continue reading “Catchy Tune About Recovering…”It Don’t Hurt Like It Used To””