Ten years. Today, I would have been married ten years. But different plans were in the works…. God has taken the shipwreck of my first marriage and built a new, better life out of the reclaimed wood. I am so thankful for the new life He has given me. God has truly been my Vindication. The … Continue reading “Another Anniversary–God Vindicates!”
Category: Encouragement
Thankful
In every thing give thanks: for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus concerning you. -I Thessalonians 5;18, KJV Much wisdom is in this little song from my childhood. Giving thanks for the gifts God has given us even while feeling discouraged, anxious, or depressed seems to help. At least, I have found … Continue reading “Thankful”
A Tale of Two Weddings
“You have made my heart beat faster, my sister, my bride; You have made my heart beat faster with a single glance of your eyes, With a single strand of your necklace.” -Song of Songs 4:9, NASB These words better fit my second wedding day than my first. It should have been a clear warning … Continue reading “A Tale of Two Weddings”
Mr. Pickles, the cat
The ravens brought him bread and meat each morning and evening, and he drank from the brook. -I Kings 17:6, NLT This verse is about how God used His creatures to care for His prophet, Elijah. I quote it as a model of how God continues to use animals to care for the dear humans … Continue reading “Mr. Pickles, the cat”
Wedding Day Reminder–Only First Day Of Choosing “I Do”!
Therefore shall a man leave his father and his mother, and shall cleave unto his wife: and they shall be one flesh. -Genesis 2:24, KJV Marrying someone is a choice. At least, it is a choice in the modern Western world where having the freedom to choose is a major legal basis of regarding the … Continue reading “Wedding Day Reminder–Only First Day Of Choosing “I Do”!”
Our Awesome God Continues To Paint Beauty
When I consider thy heavens, the work of thy fingers, the moon and the stars, which thou hast ordained; What is man, that thou art mindful of him? and the son of man, that thou visitest him? For thou hast made him a little lower than the angels, and hast crowned him with glory and … Continue reading “Our Awesome God Continues To Paint Beauty”
Resting Even In Life’s Storms
And there arose a great storm of wind, and the waves beat into the ship, so that it was now full. And he was in the hinder part of the ship, asleep on a pillow: and they awake him, and say unto him, “Master, carest thou not that we perish?” -Mark 4:37-38, KJV (quotation marks added) … Continue reading “Resting Even In Life’s Storms”
Divorce Minister Blog Turns Two!
-Divorce Minister: Taking Adultery Seriously- Two Years & 238,000+ Views! Divorce Minister: Taking Adultery Seriously was launched to meet a need. And the response has definitely confirmed the need remains strong out there: 88,000+ INDIVIDUALS FROM OVER 150 COUNTRIES WORLDWIDE 238,000+ VIEWS Specifically, I looked out and noticed faithful spouses were suffering in their experiences trying … Continue reading “Divorce Minister Blog Turns Two!”
On Finding An Excellent Spouse
DM & Mrs. DM taken while still dating Conventional Christian dating advice is CRAP! That is what I learned going through my divorce. Such advice promises much and delivers little. I put too much stock in following Christian dating rules to the detriment of ignoring red flags that might have spared me a marriage to … Continue reading “On Finding An Excellent Spouse”
Ungodly pastoral counsel comes from educated, religious leaders, too!
Then the Pharisees called a meeting to plot how to kill Jesus. -Matthew 12:14, NLT For many years, I struggled with the idea of standing up for myself with medical professionals. The idea of “firing” one’s doctor did not seem like a real possibility for me. You see, I had grown up in a medical … Continue reading “Ungodly pastoral counsel comes from educated, religious leaders, too!”