Happy Thanksgiving! I can remember that first Thanksgiving without a spouse in the picture. It was rough. But I still had things for which to thank God. He had moved so that I had a job and was just starting to get my footing in the career I love–i.e. professional chaplaincy. I had wonderful parents, … Continue reading “Happy Thanksgiving 2015!”
Category: Encouragement
Does Your Soul Feel Downcast?
Psalms are beautiful expressions of the heart. I love this Psalm and suspect many can relate to the Psalmist’s words. Have you ever struggled with feeling downcast? This is a Psalm for you… Psalm 42* 1As the hart panteth after the water brooks, so panteth my soul after thee, O God. 2 My soul thirsteth for … Continue reading “Does Your Soul Feel Downcast?”
There are some “wins” in store for you!
As long as Moses held up his hands, the Israelites were winning, but whenever he lowered his hands, the Amalekites were winning. When Moses’ hands grew tired, they took a stone and put it under him and he sat on it. Aaron and Hur held his hands up—one on one side, one on the other—so … Continue reading “There are some “wins” in store for you!”
How To Cultivate Happiness
In every thing give thanks: for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus concerning you. -1 Thessalonians 5:18, KJV Who knew that being thankful is good for one’s soul? Apparently, God did! 🙂 What do you give thanks to God for? I am thankful for good health. Thankful for my parents who … Continue reading “How To Cultivate Happiness”
Divorce Minister Blog Reaches Over 50,000!
Over 50,000 Individual Visitors! Divorce Minister: Taking Adultery Seriously officially launched on July 11th, 2014. Since that date, we have had over 50,000 unique individual visitors as of today. This includes individuals from over 150 different countries stretching across the globe. Plus, the blog has had over 150,000 views. All under 1.5 years of existence! I share this … Continue reading “Divorce Minister Blog Reaches Over 50,000!”
When will you believe it?
So the other disciples told him, “We have seen the Lord!” But he said to them, “Unless I see the nail marks in his hands and put my finger where the nails were, and put my hand into his side, I will not believe.” – John 20:25, NIV It was August 2012. And the evidence … Continue reading “When will you believe it?”
Trusting God
May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in him, so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit. – Romans 15:13, NIV I would encourage you to use this verse as a prayer. Put your own name in the “you” slot and … Continue reading “Trusting God”
33rd Anniversary!
My Birthday! Today, I turn 33 years old. And I am enjoying an abundant life! I love my family–Mrs. DM and Munchkin. They fill my life and heart with joy and laughter. I thank God regularly for giving my gals to me. It is hard to believe life can be this good…especially after it was sooo bad! … Continue reading “33rd Anniversary!”
When God Gives You A Different Miracle…
This song by Third Day came out around the time I was in the pits of desperation and despair. It’s message about needing a miracle really resonated with me back then. It still stirs my heart listening to it today. While the miracle I sought was a resurrected marriage, God chose to not give me … Continue reading “When God Gives You A Different Miracle…”
Momentary Troubles
Therefore we do not lose heart. Though outwardly we are wasting away, yet inwardly we are being renewed day by day. For our light and momentary troubles are achieving for us an eternal glory that far outweighs them all. So we fix our eyes not on what is seen, but on what is unseen, since … Continue reading “Momentary Troubles”