Ye are of God, little children, and have overcome them: because greater is he that is in you, than he that is in the world. -I John 4:4, KJV When faced with scary lies, I encourage you to remember who is with you. God is greater than any problem before you. Do not give into … Continue reading “A song to break through fear!”
An encouraging word for those hungry for justice
This morning I decided to listen to some sermons or thoughts from a favorite preacher, Bob Sorge. The sermon highlight entitled “Justice” caught my eye. I hope it will minister to your heart as it did mine:
Crazy bird man! Ha.
Well, I did not see this one coming. When I got divorced and remarried, I never thought I would become an owner of parrots. It just did not come up while dating Mrs. DM. Yet here I am… …five parrots later! Really, it is a joy. Mrs. DM knows how to play my love of … Continue reading “Crazy bird man! Ha.”
Whatever our troubles, they do not win. Jesus has and does!
“In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world.” -Jesus in John 16:33b, NIV Whatever the trouble we may facing, we have these words of comfort from Jesus. The world does not win! It soothes my anxieties to remember this truth. While Jesus promises that we will experience trouble in this … Continue reading “Whatever our troubles, they do not win. Jesus has and does!”
Beware of the money-loving spouse!
For the love of money is the root of all evil: which while some coveted after, they have erred from the faith, and pierced themselves through with many sorrows. -I Timothy 6:10, KJV When one spouse loves money, watch out! If you have ever done pre-marital counseling or read such materials, you will find they … Continue reading “Beware of the money-loving spouse!”
Which category is the cheater in? Pharisee or enemy?
Snakes! Sons of vipers! How will you escape the judgment of hell? -Matthew 23:30, NLT But I tell you, love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you, that you may be children of your Father in heaven. -Matthew 5:44-45a, NIV Recently, I have been meditating on the different ways Jesus handled people who acted in … Continue reading “Which category is the cheater in? Pharisee or enemy?”
Senseless Consciences
But the [Holy] Spirit explicitly and unmistakably declares that in later times some will turn away from the faith…[misled] by the hypocrisy of liars whose consciences are seared as with a branding iron [leaving them incapable of ethical functioning]…. -I Timothy 4:1a,2, AMP When a cheater is telling their spouse, pastor, and/or Christian counselor that … Continue reading “Senseless Consciences”
PSA: The worst piece of advice I followed in my first marriage’s ending.
“Contend with your mother, contend, For she is not my wife, and I am not her husband; And let her put away her harlotry from her face And her adultery from between her breasts…” -Hosea 2:2, NASB While I do not mind the end result–the merciful divorce paving the way to my marriage to Mrs. DM–I am still … Continue reading “PSA: The worst piece of advice I followed in my first marriage’s ending.”
More hearts broken than “just” the faithful spouse’s
“If a man is discovered committing adultery, both he and the woman must die. In this way, you will purge Israel of such evil.” -Deuteronomy 22:22, NLT After posting about how cheating affects the whole family, I was struck by a popular Country song. This song isn’t about marriage. It is about dating relationships designed … Continue reading “More hearts broken than “just” the faithful spouse’s”
Dear Divorce Minister, Any advice would help.
Dear Divorce Minister, My husband and I have only been married a year. I felt like we had a good relationship. He was my best friend. We communicated well, we were very loving, caring, and supportive to each other, yet almost immediately after we were married I had a gut feeling that something wasn’t right. … Continue reading “Dear Divorce Minister, Any advice would help.”