Friends I rose early on Saturday morning and caught the sunrise from my front porch. Despite the early hour, my mind was in overdrive, anxious thoughts swirling around and around. Then I heard the sound that made me pause. It was a familiar, comforting sound, and suddenly,my frown shifted to a smile. +++ ““Come to … Continue reading Monday Motivation: Call and Response
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Monday Motivation: My Peace
Friends Are there problems stealing your peace this morning? Rest assured. You don’t have to face them alone. At my recent eye appointment, I had to remind myself of this important truth! +++ “On the evening of that first day of the week, when the disciples were together, with the doors locked for fear … Continue reading Monday Motivation: My Peace
Monday Motivation: Suffocating
Friends Have you ever experienced a panic attack? I had never had a panic attack before, but I certainly did on a long ago October evening when I found myself trapped inside an MRI machine. Between the anguish of an uncertain diagnosis and the pounding noises reverberating all around my head, I practically came unglued. … Continue reading Monday Motivation: Suffocating
Monday Motivation: Mourning Dove
Friends Have you had one of “those“ mornings recently? You know the kind I mean. I am talking about the kind of morning when your mind is racing with anxiety. It’s the kind of morning when you feel quite sure that you could just jump out of your own skin. Well, I had one of … Continue reading Monday Motivation: Mourning Dove
Monday Motivation: Arrows
Friends Are you anxious on this Monday morning? Does fear nip at your heels? There is so much heartache all around us. Still, we must take courage! We are no longer slaves to fear, for we are children of God. +++ In addition to all this, take up the shield of faith, with which you can … Continue reading Monday Motivation: Arrows
Monday Motivation: Reminder
Friends Let us begin this new day with our confident hope! +++ I pray that God, the source of hope, will fill you completely with joy and peace because you trust in him. Then you will overflow with confident hope through the power of the Holy Spirit. Romans 15:13 - NLT Are you someone who … Continue reading Monday Motivation: Reminder
Monday Motivation: Shield
Friends How are you holding up in the midst of these uncertain times? Fear and anxiety pounce on us regularly these days, but God is still there, in control and always faithful. Place your trust in Him today! +++ Be alert and of sober mind. Your enemy the devil prowls around like a roaring lion … Continue reading Monday Motivation: Shield
Monday Motivation: Missing Things
Friends How are you holding up in this tough time? It is hard to wait, isn’t it? Be encouraged though, for The Lord is near. He stands with us always, no matter what trials we face. +++ On the evening of that first day of the week, when the disciples were together, with the doors … Continue reading Monday Motivation: Missing Things
Monday Motivation: Ready
Friends It’s been a difficult week for my family, and we are in need of prayer. I know we are not alone in that need. The world around us seems in chaos, and fear is running rampant. But God is still there. He is still on His throne, and we are not alone. +++ Those … Continue reading Monday Motivation: Ready
Monday Motivation: Transforming Trouble
Friends Wherever you are in the heights or the depths today, whatever trials besiege you, may we rest in the certainty that our God is good, all the time! +++ Not only so, but we also glory in our sufferings, because we know that suffering produces perseverance; perseverance, character; and character, hope. Romans 5:3-4 - … Continue reading Monday Motivation: Transforming Trouble
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