Friends On this stretch of rainy days, I have been doing some front porch sitting. Just taking time to rock and reflect, to feel the coolness of the air and watch it rain. Let the rain remind You of God’s limitless love for you this day. *** He covers the sky with clouds; he supplies … Continue reading Monday Motivation: Rain
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Mother’s Day
Friends, Hoping it was a special Mother’s Day for you and your family! In honor of Mother’s Day, I want to thank all the precious women in my life. I have been so blessed by a loving mother, a precious mother in law, wonderful grandmothers and fabulous aunts. I am surrounded by friends who have … Continue reading Mother’s Day
Monday Motivation: Your Grace Prevails
Friends, On this Monday morning, I am still thinking on Grace... BODY & SOUL For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith —and this is not from yourselves, it is the gift of God. - Ephesians 2:8 (NIV) The beauty of Spring is all around us. As I walk through my garden, I marvel at … Continue reading Monday Motivation: Your Grace Prevails
Monday Motivation: His Grace Finds Us
Friends, This morning I share one of my recent porch moments with you. I wrote this over a week ago. It was one of those moments of epiphany. Yet, as I prepared to send the message this morning, I read through it one more time. To my surprise, the words were exactly what I needed … Continue reading Monday Motivation: His Grace Finds Us
Monday Motivation: Grateful For His Grace
Friends, It’s Spring in Carolina! The dogwoods are at their peak. The azaleas are in full color. Let us rejoice in God’s creation. Let us give thanks for His great Grace! BODY & SOUL For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith —and this is not from yourselves, it is the gift … Continue reading Monday Motivation: Grateful For His Grace
Monday Motivation: Shaking Things Up
Friends, Jesus’ love for us is unshakable, unstoppable, unchangeable. He came to love us, to heal us, to save us. His love for us never fails. Let these thoughts give you hope today! BODY & SOUL Jesus said, “Do not hold on to me, for I have not yet ascended to the Father. Go instead … Continue reading Monday Motivation: Shaking Things Up
The List
Plain white paper. Dark black ink. The list. A very long list. Faults. Failures. Forsaken vows. My sin. Simply written. Just lying there. Flapping in the breeze. Heart pounding. Oh, let no one see. The list. My shame. My sorrow. My regret. All on the list. The plain white paper. Now laid upon the wood. … Continue reading The List
Monday Motivation: Mary Magdalene
Friends, In this world so full of heartache and loss, we find our hope in Jesus. For Jesus is alive and so is His message of love and peace. May we turn toward Him today and know His joy. BODY & SOUL At this, she turned around and saw Jesus standing there, but she did … Continue reading Monday Motivation: Mary Magdalene
Monday Motivation: Empty
Friends, Easter Greetings! He is Risen! He is Risen Indeed! I am thinking of the disciples on that long ago Saturday. The events of Friday replaying again and agin in their minds like a nightmare that worn’t go away. The future was bleak, their grief inconsolable. Then came Sunday. The emptiness was replaced with astonished … Continue reading Monday Motivation: Empty
Monday Motivation: The List
Friends, Holy Week is upon us. As we waved our palm branches yesterday morning remembering Jesus’ triumphant welcome into Jerusalem, I thought about the rollercoaster of emotions our Lord must have felt. There He was rejoicing with His people, knowing full well that the cross awaited Him only days later. Still, He did not turn … Continue reading Monday Motivation: The List
Faith Beyond Sight 
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