Friends Are there things that are disturbing your peace today? You know where to take them. Lift them up to our Lord and find the peace you seek. +++ “I have told you these things, so that in me you may have peace. In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have … Continue reading Monday Motivation: Serenity
Monday Motivation: Pine
Friends Are there hurts that are heavy on your heart this morning? Give them to God and let His healing presence restore you once more. +++ My sacrifice, O God, is a broken spirit; a broken and contrite heart you, God, will not despise. Psalm 51:17 - NIV Well, if you have been following my … Continue reading Monday Motivation: Pine
Monday Motivation: Bundle Of Nerves
Friends Have you ever felt like a bundle of nerves? I have. Today, I share with you some wise advice my dear father shared with me. +++ But when I am afraid, I will put my trust in you. Psalm 56:3 - NLT So there’s a reason my son is an only child. Actually, several … Continue reading Monday Motivation: Bundle Of Nerves
Monday Motivation: Trust Issues
Friends How are your trust muscles? Perhaps it’s time to work on a strengthening plan. +++ In you, Lord my God, I put my trust. I trust in you; do not let me be put to shame, nor let my enemies triumph over me. Psalm 25:1-2 - NIV I love to teach, and I love … Continue reading Monday Motivation: Trust Issues
Monday Motivation: Grudge
Friends Have you ever seen a bald eagle? I have, and I will never forget it. What an amazing creature! What an amazing God we have! +++ Bear with each other and forgive one another if any of you has a grievance against someone. Forgive as the Lord forgave you. Colossians 3:13 - NIV His … Continue reading Monday Motivation: Grudge
Monday Motivation: Cracks
Friends Are you, like me, a fan of flowers? What’s blooming in your yard? How about your soul? +++ Yet you, Lord, are our Father. We are the clay, you are the potter; we are all the work of your hand. Isaiah 64:8 - NIV I adore Vinca. It’s my favorite flower. Every spring, I … Continue reading Monday Motivation: Cracks
Monday Motivation: Canna
Friends What memories do you savor this morning? Are there good memories of a grandmother that make you smile? Did she teach you even as she loved you? Praise God for loving and faithful grandmothers! +++ She speaks with wisdom, and faithful instruction is on her tongue. Proverbs 31:26 - NIV I can still see … Continue reading Monday Motivation: Canna
Monday Motivation: Weeding
Friends It’s a good morning to take a walk in the garden with the Master. He has some beautiful blooms planted there, and He is waiting patiently to see them grow. +++ How can I know all the sins lurking in my heart? Cleanse me from these hidden faults. Psalm 19:12 - NLT I hate … Continue reading Monday Motivation: Weeding
Monday Motivation: Pears
Friends How is the garden of your soul this morning? Are you bearing good fruit? +++ But the Holy Spirit produces this kind of fruit in our lives: love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control. There is no law against these things! Galatians 5:22-23 - NIV At the back of our property … Continue reading Monday Motivation: Pears
Monday Motivation: Double Rose
Friends Do you love roses? What’s your favorite color? I love yellow! +++ But he said to me, “My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.” Therefore I will boast all the more gladly about my weaknesses, so that Christ’s power may rest on me. 2 Corinthians 12:9 - … Continue reading Monday Motivation: Double Rose
