Are you praying for her?

You need to know that Alexander,the jeweler, has done me great harm. May our Lord give him what he deserves for all he has done. -2 Timothy 4:14, TPT “Are you praying for her (him)?” asks a concerned Christian. This is the “magic bullet” of spiritual healing. Maybe you heard of it? The idea is if you pray … Continue reading “Are you praying for her?”

Dear DM, How does a cheater like myself truly come to repentance and empathy?

Hi. I am the cheater in my relationship. I have been addicted to porn for 20 years as well as have visited massage parlors and strip clubs for 10 years. My sin is indeed grevious [sic]. My wife is leaving and divorcing me. I agree with everything you say in your posts. I deserve nothing. … Continue reading “Dear DM, How does a cheater like myself truly come to repentance and empathy?”

Editing of DM Manuscript Continues….

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 of DM Manuscript Continues….”

When you feel hope slipping…

  31 “So then, forsake your worries! Why would you say, ‘What will we eat?’ or ‘What will we drink?’ or ‘What will we wear?’ 32 For that is what the unbelievers chase after. Doesn’t your heavenly Father already know the things your bodies require?” -Jesus in Matthew 6:31-32, TPT Are you a “champion” worrier like me? More than … Continue reading “When you feel hope slipping…”

Adultery is traumatizing for the faithful spouse.

Adultery is soul rape. It is incredibly traumatizing. Imagine trying to figure out whether or not your life is about to end due to your spouse picking up a deadly sexually transmitted disease and passing it along to you (without your knowledge)–by the way, please get tested, faithful spouse, if you have not already! How … Continue reading “Adultery is traumatizing for the faithful spouse.”

Spiritual discipline of gratitude

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”

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…””