I am taking a break from my usual postings to talk about my hobby–equipped bench pressing. Yesterday marked a significant milestone on my quest to bench press 1,000lbs. Weight loaded on the bar prior to the lift. In training yesterday, I bench pressed 915lbs/415kgs! If I do this same weight in competition, that would place … Continue reading “Hobby Milestone – 915lbs!”
Author: Divorce Minister
Gratitude guards your heart
Now the serpent was more crafty than any of the wild animals the Lord God had made. He said to the woman, “Did God really say, ‘You must not eat from any tree in the garden’?” – Genesis 3:1, NIV As a hospice chaplain*, I see many different sorts of people on a daily basis. Often times, my … Continue reading “Gratitude guards your heart”
Grief with the finality of it all
It felt different when it was final. The divorce. Up until then, I think I was still praying for a repentance miracle. Magical thinking is hard to shake, at least, for me. I got the papers, and then I knew it was truly over. It just felt different. My recommendation is to plan that day. … Continue reading “Grief with the finality of it all”
Power Struggle, not a marriage
Submit to one another out of reverence for Christ. -Ephesians 5:21, NIV I am convinced some Cheaters treat marriage issues as power struggles. They refuse to submit to their spouse as they find it offensive to actually “lose” in any way. To them, the idea of humbling themselves and truly repenting is repulsive. They act allergic … Continue reading “Power Struggle, not a marriage”
The road is paved
“The road to Hell is paved… …with good intentions.” -A proverb This saying is a wise one to remember when dealing with the aftermath that comes following infidelity discovery. It applies both to the actual cheater and to those who profess they are only giving “care.” “I never intended to hurt you.” – Cheater … Continue reading “The road is paved”
No signs of repentance
23 “Therefore, if you are offering your gift at the altar and there remember that your brother or sister has something against you, 24 leave your gift there in front of the altar. First go and be reconciled to them; then come and offer your gift. -Matthew 5:23-24, NIV Even if you are no longer married, I think … Continue reading “No signs of repentance”
More than we can even imagine!
Now to him who is able to do immeasurably more than all we ask or imagine… -Ephesians 3:20a, NIV God has solutions that we cannot imagine. They are good solutions as He is a good God. What happens might not be what we originally wanted, but God is good and will see you through. I … Continue reading “More than we can even imagine!”
Hating evil
Ye that love the Lord, hate evil: he preserveth the souls of his saints; he delivereth them out of the hand of the wicked. – Psalm 97:10, KJV Do you love the Lord? The command here in the Psalms is rather clear: Hate evil! It is strong language. But this is what Scripture teaches us. … Continue reading “Hating evil”
Reminder: A partial truth is still fully a lie.
Now the serpent was more crafty than any of the wild animals the Lord God had made. He said to the woman, “Did God really say, ‘You must not eat from any tree in the garden’?” – Genesis 3:1, NIV Public Service Announcement (PSA): A partial truth is still a lie. Some of the greatest … Continue reading “Reminder: A partial truth is still fully a lie.”
Jesus and self-gift of forgiveness?
God exalted him to his own right hand as Prince and Savior that he might bring Israel to repentance and forgive their sins. -Acts 5:31, NIV Did Jesus choose forgiveness as a gift he gave himself? Or did it benefit us? The obvious answer is Jesus’ forgiveness benefits us. That is the point. He canceled out sin … Continue reading “Jesus and self-gift of forgiveness?”