Friends On this Memorial Day, let us remember the countless men and women of the Armed Services who gave life and limb to keep our nation free. May we honor their sacrifice with our grateful hearts. Today, I offer a follow up reflection on the power of Pentecost. May you and I, today, step out … Continue reading Monday Motivation: That Peter
Monday Motivation: Rain
Friends On this stretch of rainy days, I have been doing some front porch sitting. Just taking time to rock and reflect, to feel the coolness of the air and watch it rain. Let the rain remind You of God’s limitless love for you this day. *** He covers the sky with clouds; he supplies … Continue reading Monday Motivation: Rain
What is Retinitis Pigmentosa?
Retinitis Pigmentosa (RP) is a retinal degenerative disease. While detailed technical information on the disease is available from other sources, I prefer to explain the particulars in layman’s terms for simplicity’s sake. RP is a rare genetic disease that attacks the light receptor cells that line the retina at the back of the eye. The … Continue reading What is Retinitis Pigmentosa?
Mother’s Day
Friends, Hoping it was a special Mother’s Day for you and your family! In honor of Mother’s Day, I want to thank all the precious women in my life. I have been so blessed by a loving mother, a precious mother in law, wonderful grandmothers and fabulous aunts. I am surrounded by friends who have … Continue reading Mother’s Day
Boxes
Looking back, my young life was filled with an endless series of boxes. Yes, boxes. Boxes to pack things up. Boxes to unpack. When you move 29 times, you end up with a bunch of boxes. As an Army wife in the 1960s and 70s, my mother was an expert at packing. Army life in … Continue reading Boxes
Monday Motivation: Your Grace Prevails
Friends, On this Monday morning, I am still thinking on Grace... BODY & SOUL For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith —and this is not from yourselves, it is the gift of God. - Ephesians 2:8 (NIV) The beauty of Spring is all around us. As I walk through my garden, I marvel at … Continue reading Monday Motivation: Your Grace Prevails
Monday Motivation: His Grace Finds Us
Friends, This morning I share one of my recent porch moments with you. I wrote this over a week ago. It was one of those moments of epiphany. Yet, as I prepared to send the message this morning, I read through it one more time. To my surprise, the words were exactly what I needed … Continue reading Monday Motivation: His Grace Finds Us
Monday Motivation: Grateful For His Grace
Friends, It’s Spring in Carolina! The dogwoods are at their peak. The azaleas are in full color. Let us rejoice in God’s creation. Let us give thanks for His great Grace! BODY & SOUL For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith —and this is not from yourselves, it is the gift … Continue reading Monday Motivation: Grateful For His Grace
Monday Motivation: Shaking Things Up
Friends, Jesus’ love for us is unshakable, unstoppable, unchangeable. He came to love us, to heal us, to save us. His love for us never fails. Let these thoughts give you hope today! BODY & SOUL Jesus said, “Do not hold on to me, for I have not yet ascended to the Father. Go instead … Continue reading Monday Motivation: Shaking Things Up
The List
Plain white paper. Dark black ink. The list. A very long list. Faults. Failures. Forsaken vows. My sin. Simply written. Just lying there. Flapping in the breeze. Heart pounding. Oh, let no one see. The list. My shame. My sorrow. My regret. All on the list. The plain white paper. Now laid upon the wood. … Continue reading The List
Faith Beyond Sight 
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