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
Monday Motivation: Distant Shores
Friends Independence Day is almost upon us. Thanking God for our country, our freedoms, and the brave men and women of the Armed Forces who serve and protect us so that we might live free. Today, let’s visit the sandy shores once more. The ocean seems to offer a great source of analogies for … Continue reading Monday Motivation: Distant Shores
Monday Motivation: Sunrise Blessing
Friends I just returned from a few lovely days at the beach, cherishing some time with my toes in the sand and my eyes on the water. Have you watched the sun rise over the ocean lately? +++ “The heavens declare the glory of God; the skies proclaim the work of his hands.” Psalm … Continue reading Monday Motivation: Sunrise Blessing
Monday Motivation: Father-Daughter Days
Friends Hoping it was a fantastic Father’s Day for all the Dads and Granddads out there. Today, I am sharing a little tribute to my fabulous father. Daddy, you’re still the Best Dad on the block! +++ “As a father has compassion on his children, so the Lord has compassion on those who fear … Continue reading Monday Motivation: Father-Daughter Days
Living With Blindness: What is RP?
What is Retinitis Pigmentosa? When I was 33 years old, I was diagnosed with an inherited retinal disease called retinitis pigmentosa, commonly referred to as RP. RP is not a single disease process, but rather a group of genetically-transmitted disorders with similar features. How common is RP? RP is rare, affecting 1 in 4000 … Continue reading Living With Blindness: What is RP?
Monday Motivation: Resting
Friends For the past several years, I have been participating in the “My One Word” challenge by selecting one word to focus on for the entire year. This past January, I selected the word “rest” as my one word for 2024. It’s amazing how often I have encountered that one word in my devotions and … Continue reading Monday Motivation: Resting
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