Friends Have you ever met a bison? I have, and it was quite an experience! +++ Come near to God and He will come near to you. James 4:8a On a recent trip to Yellowstone National Park, we traveled through the Lamar Valley, a location noted for its wealth of wildlife. We were … Continue reading Monday Motivation: Up Close and Personal
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Monday Motivation: Morning Song
Friends What’s your favorite time of day? Can you guess what part of the day I like best? +++ The whole earth is filled with awe at your wonders; where morning dawns, where evening fades, you call forth songs of joy. Psalm 65:8 - NIV In case you didn’t know it by now, … Continue reading Monday Motivation: Morning Song
Monday Motivation: Shade
Friends How’s the weather where you are today? Hot and sunny? Cool and crisp? No matter the temperature, it’s a great time to seek a little shade. +++ He says, “Be still, and know that I am God; I will be exalted among the nations, I will be exalted in the earth.” Psalm 46:10 … Continue reading Monday Motivation: Shade
Monday Motivation: Wanderlust
Friends Are you someone that loves to travel, or are you more of a stay-home body? Whether you prefer to stay local or roam far and wide, we all have to deal with the same issue, the wandering of our minds. +++ For I know that good itself does not dwell in me, that is, … Continue reading Monday Motivation: Wanderlust
Monday Motivation: Never Alone
Friends What’s on your mind today? Is there something troubling you? Are the winds of adversity rocking your boat? Stay calm. You are not alone. The Lord your God goes with you wherever you go. In His loving faithfulness, we can put our trust. +++ The Lord himself goes before you and will be … Continue reading Monday Motivation: Never Alone
Monday Motivation: Pay It Forward
Friends This week marks the 20th anniversary of 9/11. It happened on a Tuesday morning, a Tuesday morning on which I found myself standing on the streets of Washington, DC. It was a day that I will never forget, and like so many others, that day holds a pain that still grips my heart. Will … Continue reading Monday Motivation: Pay It Forward
Monday Motivation: Fern
Friends How’s your hope today? Is it well nourished and flourishing or looking a bit puny? Don’t be discouraged. God can take the broken and make it beautiful once more. +++ As for me, I will always have hope; I will praise you more and more. Psalm 71:14 -NIV I am a big … Continue reading Monday Motivation: Fern
Monday Motivation: Geraniums
Friends Is there sunshine where you are today? Is there a smile on your face? If not, perhaps it’s time to brighten up and find that smile. For we are blessed with another day to rise and shine. Let’s make the most of this precious gift! +++ But encourage one another daily, as long … Continue reading Monday Motivation: Geraniums
Monday Motivation: Driveway Garden
Friends Have you noticed that it is far easier to get discouraged than it is to be encouraged? Turn on the news. Open up the newspaper and feel your heart plummet. We can give into that downward spiral or we can choose to spread the seeds of encouragement along our daily paths. Come on! Let’s … Continue reading Monday Motivation: Driveway Garden
Monday Motivation: Entrusted
Friends It’s early. It’s Monday. How will you start this new week? With groaning and grumbling? That’s the typical choice. But we don’t have to be typical. No, we can start with a smile of assurance knowing full well where we have placed our trust. +++ I remember the days of long ago; I … Continue reading Monday Motivation: Entrusted
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