Friends As we begin a new year, my thoughts always turn to self examination. How can I grow this year? What do I need to work on? I ponder the Fruit of the Spririt and wonder how well I am bearing fruit. In these reflections, it brought to mind this prayer I have shared before … Continue reading Monday Motivation: Peace Prayer
Monday Motivation: Eyewitness
Friends Happy New Year! Praying for great blessings upon your home as we begin another year. +++ The child’s father and mother marveled at what was said about him. Luke 2:33 - NIV Tucked discreetly into the closing scenes of Luke 2, we find a minor character with a major message. The prophet Anna steps … Continue reading Monday Motivation: Eyewitness
Monday Motivation: Wait Friends Happy New Year’s Eve! It’s almost 2019! Wishing you and your family love, joy, peace and hope as we begin a new year. Blessings to you! +++ Now there was a man in Jerusalem called Simeon, who was righteous and devout. He was waiting for the consolation of Israel, and the … Continue reading
Monday Motivation: Night Shift
Friends Merry Christmas! A Savior is born! Glory to God in the Highest and on earth, Peace and good will to all! +++ And there were shepherds living out in the fields nearby, keeping watch over their flocks at night. An angel of the Lord appeared to them, and the glory of the Lord shone … Continue reading Monday Motivation: Night Shift
Monday Motivation: The Knock
Friends My pastor has been preaching a sermon series on Joseph. His words reminded me of a message I wrote last year about the faithful stepfather of Jesus. Since I spoke of Mary last week, it seems only fitting to give equal consideration to how Joseph dealt with his divine assignment. +++ So Joseph also … Continue reading Monday Motivation: The Knock
Monday Motivation: Tea Time
Friends As I watch the winter wonderland outside my window, I am thankful for a cozy cup of tea to be savored beside the warm flame of a fire in my kitchen hearth. Hoping you can savor some quiet moments today to contemplate the spectacular story of our Savior’s birth. +++ But the angel said … Continue reading Monday Motivation: Tea Time
Monday Motivation: Light
Friends Advent has begun! This beautiful season of the year is upon us, reminding us of the miracle of our Savior’s birth. Among all the trees and Christmas lights, let us pause and reflect on the light that Jesus brings into our lives, for He is surely the light of the world! +++ After they … Continue reading Monday Motivation: Light
Monday Motivation: Choose To Praise
Friends I hope that you had a blessed Thanksgiving with family and friends. It is a wonderful time of the year to gather together and share food and fellowship, love and laughter. Yet, in the midst of all the cooking, baking, shopping and decorating, it is easy to lose sight of the source of all … Continue reading Monday Motivation: Choose To Praise
Monday Motivation: Inspiration
Friends In this week of Thanksgiving, let us take stock of our blessings and give our thanks to our Good, Good Father for His most gracious blessings, the greatest of which is the gift of His Son, Jesus Christ! +++ Brothers and sisters, I do not consider myself yet to have taken hold of it. … Continue reading Monday Motivation: Inspiration
Monday Motivation: Safe Passage
MM Nov 12 Safe Passage Friends What’s floating your boat today? Is it smooth sailing or are you caught in rough waters? Whatever your present circumstances, reach out in trust to The Lord and He will set you on the right course. +++ A strong wind was blowing and the waters grew rough. When they … Continue reading Monday Motivation: Safe Passage
