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
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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: 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
Monday Motivation: Pouring
Friends Are you strolling in the sunshine today or being pounded by pelting rain? Wherever you are, God is there. He knows your circumstances and He will see you through whatever lies ahead. Find peace in that promise today. +++ “Where is your faith?” he asked his disciples. In fear and amazement they asked one … Continue reading Monday Motivation: Pouring
Monday Motivation: Everybody Has Something
Friends Reflecting today on an encounter I had in a hospital waiting room. Praising God that my recent eye exam showed that my vision was stable without any significant losses this year. To God be the Glory!! +++ “I have told you these things, so that in me you may have peace. In this world … Continue reading Monday Motivation: Everybody Has Something
Monday Motivation: Abandoned
Friends Still settling back into life at home, while remembering my recent journey. I came away from the road with a long list of topics to write about. You will see evidence of these reflections in my upcoming messages. Today’s topic touched my heart amid the fields of Montana and I hope it touches your … Continue reading Monday Motivation: Abandoned