Friends Wednesday marks the 23rd anniversary of 9/11. Where were you on that unforgettable September day? +++ “Greater love has no one than this: to lay down one’s life for one’s friends.” John 15:13 - NIV I stood, feet planted on the pristine white concrete, staring skyward at the open structure looming before … Continue reading Monday Motivation: Tower of Voices
Category: Monday Motivations
Monday Motivation: Remembering Summer
Friends The last Monday in May is Memorial Day in the United States, and it marks the beginning of summer. Labor Day held on the first Monday of September, marks the end. As I mark the passage of this season, summer turning to fall, I find that I have a question for you. Have … Continue reading Monday Motivation: Remembering Summer
Monday Motivation: Martha
Friends When I selected “rest” as my one word for this year, I think God chuckled, fully aware of how much prompting I would need on this one. The good news is that it’s quite clear that I am not the only one who struggles with the concept of rest. +++ “But Martha was … Continue reading Monday Motivation: Martha
Monday Motivation: Parable of the Vinca!
Friends My gypsy garden is going crazy in my driveway, and I just had to share this whimsical scene with you! Check out the pic below at the end of this post! Isn’t that just wild? Last summer, my father offered me the best description I have ever heard for the term “parable.” He … Continue reading Monday Motivation: Parable of the Vinca!
Monday Motivation: Stay
Friends Has the weather interfered with your travel plans lately? +++ “I waited patiently for the Lord; he turned to me and heard my cry.” Psalm 40:1 - NIV Sometimes it’s time to go. Sometimes it’s time to stay. Sometimes you really want to go, but circumstances beyond your control force you to … Continue reading Monday Motivation: Stay
Monday Motivation: Rapids
Friends I have been enjoying some fabulous time with my family, including some much coveted time with my son and his beloved. Whenever the family gathers, there is always storytelling, and today, this precious story came to mind. +++ Keep your lives free from the love of money and be content with what you … Continue reading Monday Motivation: Rapids
Monday Motivation: Storms
Friends I am revisiting an old favorite today because my pastor’s sermon yesterday brought this post to mind. I have always loved the story of Jesus calming the storm. Why? Because I can identify with those panicked disciples quaking in their sandals. The storm was raging all around them, and they were quite certain that … Continue reading Monday Motivation: Storms
Monday Motivation: Endurance
Friends The bonds of family, our cousin connections, our mutual heritage, that’s what this past weekend was all about. It was a weekend filled with family history, memories, storytelling, and laughter. For a special treat, my precious son and his beloved traveled all the way from Montana to join us for the celebration. It was … Continue reading Monday Motivation: Endurance
Monday Motivation: The Gathering
Friends It’s a special week for me. It’s time for the annual reunion of my father’s family, and this is no small affair. Every year, the family gathers to remember our heritage and keep our connections. Last year, I had the honor of serving as the program speaker for our reunion. If you have an … Continue reading Monday Motivation: The Gathering
Monday Motivation: Shifting Sands
Friends There is something about sticking my toes in the sand and watching the tide roll in and out that makes my brain shift to reflection mode. What about you? Have you had your contemplating time in the sand yet this summer? +++ “Anyone who listens to my teaching and follows it is wise, … Continue reading Monday Motivation: Shifting Sands
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