Too Much at Stake to Sail Off!

So until I come, be diligent in devouring the Word of God, be faithful in prayer, and in teaching the believers. -I Timothy 4:13, TPT Too much is at stake to just sail off into my blessed sunset! I wish more faithful spouse pastors had not simply sailed off into their sunset prior to my … Continue reading “Too Much at Stake to Sail Off!”

Number 12 – Another Negative Anniversary

We would have celebrated our twelfth wedding anniversary today… Whatever people say about healing and “moving on,” I am a firm believer a piece of you is forever lost. You never “get over” losing a precious piece of your soul. I am SOOO thankful for Mrs. DM and Munchkin! And… I feel the pain of … Continue reading “Number 12 – Another Negative Anniversary”

My anxiety load is heavy enough!

  Carry each other’s burdens, and in this way you will fulfill the law of Christ. -Galatians 6:2, NIV When dealing with infidelity discovery and divorce, no shortage of worries exist for the faithful spouse. The anxiety load is heavy! A word of advice for those wanting to truly help faithful spouses: Become aware of your … Continue reading “My anxiety load is heavy enough!”

Gender Role Idolatry – DM Thoughts on Pew Research

She wraps herself in strength, might, and power in all her works. -Proverbs 31:17, TPT Yesterday, I came across some fascinating research findings about our society. It comes from the Pew Research Center. The article is  “Strong Men, Caring Women: How Americans describe what society values (and doesn’t) in each gender” by Kristi Walker, Kristen Bialik, and … Continue reading “Gender Role Idolatry – DM Thoughts on Pew Research”

God does not forgive everyone!

“And then will I profess unto them, I never knew you: depart from me, ye that work iniquity.” -Matthew 7:23, KJV While I believe God makes forgiveness available to all (John 3:16, 2 Cor 5:14, etc), I do not believe all are forgiven. This verse from the Sermon on the Mount makes that much clear. … Continue reading “God does not forgive everyone!”

God sends His “ravens”

Then the word of the Lord came to Elijah: “…You will drink from the brook, and I have directed the ravens to supply you with food there.” …The ravens brought him bread and meat in the morning and bread and meat in the evening, and he drank from the brook. -I Kings 17:2, 4, 6, NIV God sends His “ravens!” It … Continue reading “God sends His “ravens””

Choose empathy over pity for the divorced in church!

Divorcee:“I’m divorced.” Christian church-goer:“I’m sorry. That’s too bad.”   Sometimes, it is easy to feel like one has a scarlet “D” tattooed to one’s backside. Do I have to justify my divorce to every Christian to whom I reveal my marital status? I know some of us do not struggle with this. Some people seem … Continue reading “Choose empathy over pity for the divorced in church!”