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 “Spiritual discipline of gratitude”
Author: Divorce Minister
Mighty Warrior, God believes in you!
“When the angel of the Lord appeared to Gideon, he said, ‘The Lord is with you, mighty warrior.’” … “Pardon me, my lord,” Gideon replied, “but how can I save Israel? My clan is the weakest in Manasseh, and I am the least in my family.” -Judges 6:12, NIV Professional athletes sometimes play on a one year “prove it” contract or … Continue reading “Mighty Warrior, God believes in you!”
Celebrating a dear friend getting married!
He who finds a wife finds what is good and receives favor from the LORD. -Proverbs 18:22, NIV Today, I am standing up with a dear friend as he gets married. I am so excited to celebrate this day with my friend! Marriage is such a gift. It is a true blessing to be married … Continue reading “Celebrating a dear friend getting married!”
As they say, “The road to Hell 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 “As they say, “The road to Hell is paved…””
When the other spouse is just “done”
But the people replied, “Don’t waste your breath. We will continue to live as we want to, stubbornly following our own evil desires.” -Jeremiah 18:12, NLT Letting go of a spouse is hard. This is true, in my experience, even if that spouse is a cheater. We married them, and it is a bitter pill … Continue reading “When the other spouse is just “done””
Editing, editing, editing…DM Book Manuscript
And further, by these, my son, be admonished: of making many books there is no end; and much study is a weariness of the flesh. -Ecclesiastes 12:12, KJV Edit, edit, edit. I am excited to be digging into the edits for my forthcoming book. Pieces are starting to come together. I am the odd duck who thoroughly enjoys the … Continue reading “Editing, editing, editing…DM Book Manuscript”
Brothers and Sisters, Hate 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 “Brothers and Sisters, Hate evil!”
Speaking partial truths is still speaking lies!
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 A partial truth is still a lie. Some of the greatest damage done in my … Continue reading “Speaking partial truths is still speaking lies!”
God lends His strength when we need it!
3 Strengthen the feeble hands, steady the knees that give way; 4 say to those with fearful hearts, “Be strong, do not fear; your God will come, he will come with vengeance; with divine retribution he will come to save you.” -Isaiah 35:3-4, NIV Discouraged. Depressed. Ready to quit the call. These are how I felt these last couple of … Continue reading “God lends His strength when we need it!”
Weight and Money
When a husband is unemployed, his lack of funds is an easy target for cheaters to use as a “reason” to cheat and leave. When a wife is overweight, her weight is an easy target for cheaters to use as a “reason” to cheat and leave. On Weight and Money Rejections What bothers me greatly … Continue reading “Weight and Money”