“O Jerusalem, Jerusalem, the city that kills the prophets and stones God’s messengers! How often I have wanted to gather your children together as a hen protects her chicks beneath her wings, but you wouldn’t let me.” -Matthew 23:37, NLT Jesus wanted to see the Jewish people turn to him. We see this in this … Continue reading “Even Jesus accepted the fact of rejection”
Category: Grief
Like losing a million bucks
3 But the poor man had nothing, save one little ewe lamb, which he had bought and nourished up: and it grew up together with him, and with his children; it did eat of his own meat, and drank of his own cup, and lay in his bosom, and was unto him as a daughter. … Continue reading “Like losing a million bucks”
Those “friends” are not your friends!
If a man is found sleeping with another man’s wife, both must die. Purge that evil from Israel. -Deuteronomy 22:22, The Message (emphasis mine) Those “friends” One of the most difficult lessons I learned from discovering my first wife’s adultery and going through divorce is that it is okay–in fact, good–to have deal-breakers in friendships. … Continue reading “Those “friends” are not your friends!”
Might have wasted more years!
In his mercy, God knew I probably would have held onto my first marriage well beyond what was good for me. So, my ex filed on me, and I decided fighting the divorce was not worth it. I was not going to fight against a divorce that a cheater was seeking. That was her choice–yet … Continue reading “Might have wasted more years!”
Unwanted (at the time) path
“…when you are old you will stretch out your hands, and someone else will dress you and lead you where you do not want to go.” -John 21:18b, NIV Unfortunately, I was the first. Somehow, my huge family had never experienced a divorce on either side of the immediate family. But I became the first … Continue reading “Unwanted (at the time) path”
Forgiveness as faith test
From his temple he heard my voice; my cry came before him, into his ears. The earth trembled and quaked, and the foundations of the mountains shook; they trembled because he was angry. -Psalm 18:6b-7, NIV Can I trust God with my hurt? I think the answer to this question answering the question of whether or not … Continue reading “Forgiveness as faith test”
Returned to old stomping grounds
I just returned from a wonderful trip out to the East Coast. Mrs. DM and I had a great time reconnecting with a bunch of my old friends. In one of those encounters, I was reminded how things might have been different. But it was short lived. The reality is I am truly blessed to … Continue reading “Returned to old stomping grounds”
Travelling soon… blog may be on pause for a couple of days…
I will be flying out of state tomorrow (April 21) to celebrate an old roommate’s wedding on the East Coast. It is a trip I am both looking forward to but also am feeling ambivalence. This will be the first time out that I will have Mrs. DM with me as we visit the home … Continue reading “Travelling soon… blog may be on pause for a couple of days…”
A Holy Saturday sort of feel!
At the place where Jesus was crucified, there was a garden, and in the garden a new tomb, in which no one had ever been laid. Because it was the Jewish day of Preparation and since the tomb was nearby, they laid Jesus there. -John 19:41-42, NIV When dealing with a cheater and the devastation wrought by their … Continue reading “A Holy Saturday sort of feel!”
Circling back
Next week, I am planning on returning to a location I last visited prior to my divorce. It is a full circle sort of experience. God has provided an opportunity for me to show Mrs. DM my old stomping grounds on the East Coast. I have ambivalent feelings about it. However, I suspect it will … Continue reading “Circling back”