Friends Enjoying my moments in the garden today. Hoping you can enjoy the beauty of God’s creation on this fine Monday morning. +++ In the morning it springs up new, but by evening it is dry and withered. Psalm 90:6 - NIV I have always loved flowers. However, in the demanding days of work and … Continue reading Monday Motivation: Blooms
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Monday Motivation: Hallway Prayer
MM Hallway Prayer Friends Reflecting on my nursing days and the prayer that saw me through those challenging days and nights. Praying that you will know His peace today and pass it on as you walk along. +++ Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you. I do not give to you as … Continue reading Monday Motivation: Hallway Prayer
Monday Motivation: Masterpiece
Friends, Hear the good news this morning! God loves you with an unfailing love! I shared this message about 18 months ago with some of you. This verse and my artistic analogy has come to my mind several times over the past few weeks. I feel led to share this message once again this morning. … Continue reading Monday Motivation: Masterpiece
Monday Motivation: Rails
Friends Chatting with my cousins at my mother’s birthday party reminded me of my childhood sojourns with my grandfather down to the general store for a little treat. Those little walks with my Papa offer the perfect backdrop for some thoughts on finding joy amid the sorrows of life. +++ But let all who take … Continue reading Monday Motivation: Rails
Monday Motivation; Reunions
MM July 23 Reunions Friends Summertime in the South signals the time for family reunions. On Saturday, I attended the 119th Reunion of the Peden Family. Started in 1899, these reunions celebrate the Scots-Irish ancestry of our family on the grounds of the historic Presbyterian church established in 1786 by our family. This year, I … Continue reading Monday Motivation; Reunions
Monday Motivation: A Good Neighbor
Friends Another Monday, another day to give thanks for all our blessings!Today, I am giving thanks for a most special blessing. Tomorrow is my sweet Mama’s 80th birthday! To celebrate this special day and honor this kind, loving and all around amazing lady, I wrote a little story about her origins and a lesson we … Continue reading Monday Motivation: A Good Neighbor
Monday Motivation: Morning Miracle
Friends I am still thinking about the beach. Have you watched the sun rise over the water lately? +++ Praise the Lord, my soul. Lord my God, you are very great; you are clothed with splendor and majesty. The Lord wraps himself in light as with a garment; he stretches out the heavens like a … Continue reading Monday Motivation: Morning Miracle
Monday Motivation: Distant Shore
Friends Independence Day is almost upon us. Thanking God for our country, our freedoms, and the brave men and women of the Armed Forces who serve and protect us that we might live free. Today, let’s visit the sandy shores once more. This is becoming a beach series. The ocean seems to offer a great … Continue reading Monday Motivation: Distant Shore
Monday Motivation: Riding The Waves
Friends Thinking back to my beach trip today and recalling a precious memory of my grandfather. Hope this summer day finds you thinking pleasant thoughts as we remind ourselves of our Father’s love. +++ Cast all your anxiety on him because he cares for you. 1 Peter 5:7 - NIV My recent wave watching conjured … Continue reading Monday Motivation: Riding The Waves
Monday Motivation: Father’s Day
Friends Hoping that Father’s Day was a special day of celebration for your family. To the men that have influenced our lives as fathers, grandfathers, father in laws, husbands, uncles and special friends, we offer our thanks for your faithfulness, leadership, encouragement and devotion. It is indeed a privilege to be loved by godly men … Continue reading Monday Motivation: Father’s Day
