Friends I hope your holidays have been a special time with family and friends. This time of year brings joy and connection, but it can also be a time of sorrow as we remember loved ones who are missing from our holiday gatherings. Today, I honor the memory of my dear friend Hilda Isley who … Continue reading Monday Motivation: Best Mommy Moment
Tag: Advent
Merry Christmas!
"For to us a child is born, to us a son is given, and the government will be on his shoulders. And he will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace." Isaiah 9:6 - NIV Joy to the world! The Lord is come! Wishing you and your family a blessed Christmas! … Continue reading Merry Christmas!
Monday Motivation: Watching & Waiting
Friends The wait is almost over. The day is almost here. May your homes be filled with joy and peace as you share the glad tidings of Christmas with your dear loved ones. Happy Anniversary to my wonderful parents as they celebrate 61 years together! Isn’t that awesome? +++ And there were shepherds living out … Continue reading Monday Motivation: Watching & Waiting
Monday Motivation: Rush
Friends Check your calendars. It’s December 16th. There are only eight days left to get ready for Christmas! Yes, eight days! Are you frantic now? Is your heart racing? Is your mind swirling with all the items on your holiday to do list? You are not alone. Me too... +++ Peace I leave with you; … Continue reading Monday Motivation: Rush
Monday Motivation: Notice
Friends As we journey through Advent, let us look for the Savior. Let us not miss the miracle, but be overcome with joy as we contemplate the wondrous grace of our God. +++ This will be a sign to you: You will find a baby wrapped in cloths and lying in a manger.” Luke 2:12 … Continue reading Monday Motivation: Notice
Monday Motivation: Traditions
Friends What are your favorite Christmas traditions? What makes them special for you? As we prepare for the holidays, may we keep the Reason for the Season front and center in our holiday traditions! +++ “A new command I give you: Love one another. As I have loved you, so you must love one another. … Continue reading Monday Motivation: Traditions
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: 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
