Friends Just a few weeks ago, I was piddling in my garden, enjoying a beautiful summer day, and all was right with the world. Then the phone rang, and everything changed. Fear and worry overwhelmed me, and I wasn’t ready. Can you relate? Have you ever had a phone call that turned your world upside … Continue reading Monday Motivation: Ready or Not?
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Monday Motivation: Pool Time
Friends It’s the start of summer for school children across the nation, time to play summer sports and enjoy some fun in the sun. These early June days always remind me of my happy times as a “Pool Mom,” coordinating our summer league swim team and watching over my little boy as he paddled through … Continue reading Monday Motivation: Pool Time
Monday Motivation: Christmas Miracle
Friends Eric and I experienced some high-stakes drama a few weeks ago, and I decided I needed to write this story down and share it with you. It’s one of those moments when the power of prayer and the infinite grace of God collide, showering you with the absolute certainty that you’ve just witnessed a … Continue reading Monday Motivation: Christmas Miracle
Monday Motivation: Camper Perspective
Friends My husband Eric and I recently returned from a 7-week RV trip to Montana. It was fabulous! I promise to tell you more about our adventures next week, but first, I thought you might enjoy hearing about the unforgettable phone call that got this whole camping thing started! +++ For the spirit God … Continue reading Monday Motivation: Camper Perspective
Monday Motivation: Storms
Friends I am revisiting an old favorite today because my pastor’s sermon yesterday brought this post to mind. I have always loved the story of Jesus calming the storm. Why? Because I can identify with those panicked disciples quaking in their sandals. The storm was raging all around them, and they were quite certain that … Continue reading Monday Motivation: Storms
Monday Motivation: My Peace
Friends Are there problems stealing your peace this morning? Rest assured. You don’t have to face them alone. At my recent eye appointment, I had to remind myself of this important truth! +++ “On the evening of that first day of the week, when the disciples were together, with the doors locked for fear … Continue reading Monday Motivation: My Peace
Monday Motivation: But How?
Friends Last week, we skimmed the surface of a story that appears in three of the four Gospels. Not only was this story deemed important enough to be addressed by multiple writers, but it was also written in great detail. If the feeding of the 5000 was that important to those closest to Jesus, then … Continue reading Monday Motivation: But How?
Monday Motivation: “I Can’t!”
Friends Have you ever uttered one of the following statements? “I can't do that. I can't imagine that. We can't change that. It can't be helped.” Have you ever stopped for a moment and thought about how many times you have said the word "Can't"? I have, and it has been far too … Continue reading Monday Motivation: “I Can’t!”
Monday Motivation: Flip-flops
Friends In this season of Thanksgiving, I share a life moment that I am forever thankful for. Here’s the final story in this series about our family’s move to Richmond. +++ “For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give … Continue reading Monday Motivation: Flip-flops
Monday Motivation: Power Of Prayer
Friends The power of prayer is amazing! Can I get an “Amen” on that? +++ “The Lord watches over you— the Lord is your shade at your right hand;” Psalm 121:5 - NIV I have spent most of my life within hospital walls. As a nurse, I walked those long white corridors millions of times. … Continue reading Monday Motivation: Power Of Prayer
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