DM in 2012 It’s so hard to believe today marks the three year anniversary of my marriage ending in divorce. I will always remember when I got the official word of this and how awful it felt. I did not feel like celebrating. It was the end of my six year long marriage. However, I … Continue reading “An Anti-Anniversary: Rising From The Ashes”
Category: Encouragement
The Rejected Ones
11 Jesus is “‘the stone you builders rejected, which has become the cornerstone.’ 12 Salvation is found in no one else, for there is no other name under heaven given to mankind by which we must be saved. -Acts 4:11-12, NIV How is Jesus identified by the Apostle Peter on Pentecost? He is The Rejected One. This … Continue reading “The Rejected Ones”
Happy Thanksgiving 2015!
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!”
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!”