Mrs. DM and I have made it to the 11 year mark in our marriage today! What a better marriage this is and has been than my first marriage. We’ve almost made it to twice as long as my first marriage. It is without doubt one of my best decisions marrying Mrs. DM. I love … Continue reading “Almost double! Anniversary.”
Category: Encouragement
On being assertive
On Being Assertive A few weeks ago, I was on a solo trip down to Iowa. On this trip, I went to a local restaurant to have dinner. They asked if it was okay to seat me in a booth, and I acquiesced to this. The problem is that I am a large man. In … Continue reading “On being assertive”
Thankfulness is important
Be thankful in all circumstances, for this is God’s will for you who belong to Christ Jesus. -I Thessalonians 5:18, NLT Ever notice how often we take our own health for granted until we get sick? Maybe it is only me who does this? But I doubt it. Focusing on what we do NOT have … Continue reading “Thankfulness is important”
God still rules!
“This is my Father’s world. O let me ne’er forget That though the wrong Seems oft so strong, God is the ruler yet.” -“This Is My Father’s World” lyrics by Maltbie Babcock, 1901. Christians, we ought to be the world’s greatest optimists. We know who is in control. The world might be falling apart in … Continue reading “God still rules!”
God keeps His promises!
For all the promises of God in him are yea, and in him Amen, unto the glory of God by us. 2 Corinthians 1:20, KJV Today, I am sharing another song. May its words encourage you. Make it a prayer in faith. You might be going through a dark time, but never forget that God is a … Continue reading “God keeps His promises!”
Truly seen… not just watched.
You keep track of all my sorrows. You have collected all my tears in your bottle. You have recorded each one in your book. -Psalm 56:8, NLT A few weeks ago, I had the privilege of jumping on a live online event with Fr. Gregory Boyle. He is a priest whose life work is directed … Continue reading “Truly seen… not just watched.”
Frustrating Meet
*Me under 350kg/771lbs on my third attempt This past weekend I competed in another powerlifting meet down in Iowa. I bombed out missing all three of my attempts. It was frustrating. Yet I know I will learn from this experience and get better. Failure is often a better teacher than success. It still sucks, though. … Continue reading “Frustrating Meet”
Reject Divorce Shame!
Then Joseph her husband, being a just man, and not willing to make her a public example, was minded to put her away [i.e. divorce her] privily. -Matthew 1:19, KJV If you grew up in a church where divorce was taught as always wrong, you may find it hard to NOT internalize divorce shame and stigma. … Continue reading “Reject Divorce Shame!”
Divorce Minister Blog Persists!
God is our merciful Father and the source of all comfort. 4 He comforts us in all our troubles so that we can comfort others. When they are troubled, we will be able to give them the same comfort God has given us. -2 Corinthians 1:3b-4, NLT As long as the church fails to take adultery seriously … Continue reading “Divorce Minister Blog Persists!”
Regarding death of dreams
And all his sons and all his daughters rose up to comfort him; but he refused to be comforted…. -Genesis 37:35a, KJV Giving up the dreams regarding your marriage are tough. I had a dream of only being married once. My dream included only giving myself to one woman. I grew up in a Christian … Continue reading “Regarding death of dreams”