Friends Giving thanks this morning for my dear mother in law’s recovery from emergent open heart surgery. The last three weeks have been challenging for her and all our family as she endured this complicated surgery. Her faith and positive attitude have been a beautiful testimony during these difficult days. We appreciate your continued prayers … Continue reading Monday Motivation: Hand Of Grace
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Monday Motivation: Take Hold
Friends Let’s take inventory this morning? What is the state of your spirit? How are you holding up under the pressures and problems of this frightening pandemic? I appreciate your continued prayers for my family as we deal with some health struggles. Lifting up prayers for you and your family this morning as we seek … Continue reading Monday Motivation: Take Hold
Monday Motivation: Chimes
Friends Storms rage all around us, but God is still there. He is always there. Hold on to His outstretched hand, and He will see you through. +++ The disciples went and woke him, saying, “Master, Master, we’re going to drown!” He got up and rebuked the wind and the raging waters; the storm subsided, … Continue reading Monday Motivation: Chimes
Monday Motivation: You Are There
Friends Where are you this morning? Is your soul treading upon the heights, your upturned face warmed by rays of golden light? Are you rejoicing at the dawn of a new day? Are you basking in the glow of your blessings? Perhaps you are sinking in the depths of a murky sea. Are you weighed … Continue reading Monday Motivation: You Are There
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
Monday Motivation: Homecoming8)
Friends It’s Veteran’s Day, a time to pause and remember the service and sacrifice of those who have fought for our freedom. Take a moment today to thank a veteran. +++ I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith. 2 Timothy 4:7 - NIV It’s a big … Continue reading Monday Motivation: Homecoming8)
Monday Motivation: Resilient
Friends Are you struggling with something this morning? Is there a trial that is sapping your strength? Are you weighed down with worries? Hold out your hand, and hold onto God. He waits to walk with you, to strengthen you for the path ahead. +++ He lifted me out of the slimy pit, out of … Continue reading Monday Motivation: Resilient
Monday Motivation: Water Walking
Friends I am thinking about the storms of life; how they toss us about, shake our courage, leave us feeling desperate and alone. But here’s the truth we so often forget in times of trial. No matter how rough the waters, our Savior still walks with us through it all. +++ Immediately Jesus made the … Continue reading Monday Motivation: Water Walking
Monday Motivation: Debt of Gratitude
Friends I am still thinking about 9/11 and remembering my experiences on that September day. I am so grateful for God’s great Grace that sees us through the unexpected storms of life. God is always with us. He’s just a prayer away. +++ Greater love has no one than this: to lay down one’s life … Continue reading Monday Motivation: Debt of Gratitude
9/11: Nowhere To Go
Friends It has been eighteen years since that horrific day in September of 2001. This story shares my terrifying experience stranded on the streets of downtown Washington, D.C. in the midst of the terrorist attacks. May we never forget those we lost, those who survived, and the hero's and heroines that saved so many. May … Continue reading 9/11: Nowhere To Go
