When a cheater is done with you, they might refuse to talk about what they enjoy about being married to you. This makes it easier on them both to cheat on you and to discard you. After all, the positives would remind them of real losses that come with the ending of the marriage. Such … Continue reading “Pro-Tip: A refusal to engage on relationship positives is discard preparation.”
Cheater lines…
“I don’t love you anymore.” “I feel like we are just roommates.” “I need space.” Have you heard any of these “gems” come out of your cheater’s mouth? Maybe they spoke such words before you knew they were cheating on you? That would make sense. As these words are designed to hide their dastardly behavior … Continue reading “Cheater lines…”
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”
Blog Paused April 21 through April 24, 2022
Going out of state for a trip. I plan on posting, again, on Monday, April 25th.
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…”
Loved animals
I am a sucker for getting pets. We got another parrot shortly after our wedding anniversary. That brings our “flock” to three.* The latest is a talkative Jardine parrot. He is very beautiful and funny when he talks. An example is when he says, “Ooops” if his claws slip while walking on the newspaper. I … Continue reading “Loved animals”
Rooted in Christ’s love
And I pray that you, being rooted and established in love, 18 may have power, together with all the Lord’s holy people, to grasp how wide and long and high and deep is the love of Christ, 19 and to know this love that surpasses knowledge—that you may be filled to the measure of all the fullness of God. -Ephesians 3:17b-19, NIV Do … Continue reading “Rooted in Christ’s love”
Happy Easter! He is risen, indeed!
As she wept, she bent over to look into the tomb and saw two angels in white, seated where Jesus’ body had been, one at the head and the other at the foot. -John 20:11b-12, NIV One common truth about resurrection is how unexpected it looks. Mary did not expect resurrection on that Resurrection Sunday. She just … Continue reading “Happy Easter! He is risen, indeed!”
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!”
For the joy!
…fixing our eyes on Jesus, the pioneer and perfecter of faith. For the joy set before him he endured the cross, scorning its shame, and sat down at the right hand of the throne of God. -Hebrews 12:2, NIV (emphasis mine) Today is Good Friday for the Western Church. As I reflect on the Scriptures … Continue reading “For the joy!”