Most assuredly, I say to you, unless a grain of wheat falls into the ground and dies, it remains alone; but if it dies, it produces much grain. -John 12:24, NKJV Death is not pleasant. I do not care how prepared one is. We were not made to die; rather, we were made to live … Continue reading “Death Leading To New Life”
Category: Encouragement
Freaky AWESOME Faithful Spouses!!!
Mrs. DM tells me that this was her favorite picture of me from my dating profile. It was taken in the Summer or early Fall of 2012 a few months prior to my divorce. After months, years, or even decades of emotional beat-downs, faithful spouses often struggle in knowing their incredible worth. We discount our … Continue reading “Freaky AWESOME Faithful Spouses!!!”
Father’s Day: Curse & Cross
Like a fluttering sparrow or a darting swallow, an undeserved curse does not come to rest. -Proverbs 26:2, NIV The wooden cross was made by my paternal grandfather. And the colorful “Dad” artwork was done by my proud Munchkin. Both speak to this day for me: Father’s Day The cross speaks to the pain I … Continue reading “Father’s Day: Curse & Cross”
God Loves Us In Any Size!
Even before he made the world, God loved us and chose us in Christ to be holy and without fault in his eyes. God decided in advance to adopt us into his own family by bringing us to himself through Jesus Christ. This is what he wanted to do, and it gave him great pleasure. … Continue reading “God Loves Us In Any Size!”
Feature Resource: SHRINK4MEN
While this is not necessarily a blanket endorsement (as I have not read it all and disagree with some stuff), I think SHRINK4MEN is an excellent resource in general for faithful spouses. It is focused on helping men deal with abusive female partners. However, I think the advice is broad enough to help female readers … Continue reading “Feature Resource: SHRINK4MEN”
Pastor to Faithful Spouse
It is no longer a matter of speculation: Your spouse has admitted to cheating. Besides you have the evidence of this awful truth going back months–or even years–in your hands. The world has stopped, and you are in shock. You think, “This sort of thing happens to other people. Not us!” How might a pastor help … Continue reading “Pastor to Faithful Spouse”
Divorce Minister Milestone: Quarter MILLION Views!
Blessed be God, even the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of mercies, and the God of all comfort; Who comforteth us in all our tribulation, that we may be able to comfort them which are in any trouble, by the comfort wherewith we ourselves are comforted of God. -2 Corinthians 1:3-4, KJV 225,000 … Continue reading “Divorce Minister Milestone: Quarter MILLION Views!”
God loves adultery victims, too!
“Jesus is “‘the stone you builders rejected, which has become the cornerstone.’” -Acts 4:11, NIV God loves thieves. True. God loves rapists. True. God loves adulterers and adulteresses. True. But does God love their victims? Does God love the robbed? Does God love the raped? Does God love adultery victims? I know God does. He identifies as one … Continue reading “God loves adultery victims, too!”
Another Life…
See, I am doing a new thing! Now it springs up; do you not perceive it? I am making a way in the wilderness and streams in the wasteland. -Isaiah 43:19, NIV Four years ago yesterday, I started my journey into professional chaplaincy. It was the first day of my Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE) experience. … Continue reading “Another Life…”
Yes, it happened. Yes, you didn’t deserve it.
Marriage should be honored by all, and the marriage bed kept pure, for God will judge the adulterer and all the sexually immoral. -Hebrews 13:4, NIV “Yes, it happened. She cheated on you. And yes, you didn’t deserve it. It’s not your fault.” You really want to help a faithful spouse. These are the sort … Continue reading “Yes, it happened. Yes, you didn’t deserve it.”