Friends It’s a new year, and it’s time to pick a new word. What’s your word for the coming year? +++ “But now, Lord, what do I look for? My hope is in you. Psalm 39:7 - NIV Do words have power? Can they shape our thoughts or alter our attitudes? If we fill our … Continue reading Monday Motivation: Your Word
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Monday Motivation: Drum
Friends Do you have a favorite Christmas song? +++ When they saw the star, they were overjoyed. On coming to the house, they saw the child with his mother Mary, and they bowed down and worshiped him. Then they opened their treasures and presented him with gifts of gold, frankincense and myrrh. Matthew 2:10-11 - … Continue reading Monday Motivation: Drum
Monday Motivation: Package
Friends I stood in a long line at the post office this past week, arms filled with packages to be mailed. My gifts are on their way now, headed for family and friends across the country. Some packages will be opened immediately since the recipients know the contents, my annual haystack delivery, my nutty chocolate … Continue reading Monday Motivation: Package
Monday Motivation: Impossible
Friends In this Advent season, my thoughts turn to Mary as they always do. Her testimony offers a beacon of light for us in these dark, troubling times. +++ Then the angel said to her, “Do not be afraid, Mary, for you have found favor with God. And behold, you will conceive in your womb … Continue reading Monday Motivation: Impossible
Monday Motivation: Surrender
Friends Do you like to play games? What’s your favorite game? I like checkers, but it’s been years since I played it. Board games can be fun, but there are other games we shouldn’t play. May we know the difference today. +++ He has given me a new song to sing, a hymn of praise … Continue reading Monday Motivation: Surrender
Monday Motivation: As It Is
Friends Do you, like me, dread turning on the news? Bad news commands the air waves, but good news comes from a different source. When we place our trust in God alone, we find the hope that cannot be found in the things of this world. Let us begin this day by fixing our eyes … Continue reading Monday Motivation: As It Is
Monday Motivation: Acceptance
Friends What hardships have found you today? Does peace seem far from your grasp? Don’t despair. Lift your hands and your problems to Jesus and find the peace He promised. +++ But I trust in you, Lord; I say, “You are my God.” My times are in your hands; deliver me from the hands of … Continue reading Monday Motivation: Acceptance
Monday Motivation: Moments
FriendsWhere are you this morning? Are you near a window? Can you step outside? Can you see the brilliance of the blue sky or the blissful shade of an oak tree? Is there something beautiful for you to notice this morning? Don’t miss this moment! +++ How abundant are the good things that you have … Continue reading Monday Motivation: Moments
Monday Motivation: Serenity
Friends Are there things that are disturbing your peace today? You know where to take them. Lift them up to our Lord and find the peace you seek. +++ “I have told you these things, so that in me you may have peace. In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have … Continue reading Monday Motivation: Serenity
Monday Motivation: Pine
Friends Are there hurts that are heavy on your heart this morning? Give them to God and let His healing presence restore you once more. +++ My sacrifice, O God, is a broken spirit; a broken and contrite heart you, God, will not despise. Psalm 51:17 - NIV Well, if you have been following my … Continue reading Monday Motivation: Pine
