Friends It’s Holy Week! Even in the midst of this pandemic, we can still rejoice that we know a risen Lord! He is with us, and He is for us! All Glory and Praise to our Lord Jesus Christ! +++ Rejoice greatly, Daughter Zion! Shout, Daughter Jerusalem! See, your king comes to you, righteous and … Continue reading Monday Motivation: Church Family
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Monday Motivation: Hand Of Grace
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
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: Blade
Friends What’s on your mind today? What are you clinging to? Today, let us cling to good! +++ The heart is deceitful above all things and beyond cure. Who can understand it?” Jeremiah 17:9 - NIV When I was a teenager, my father carried around an unusual pocket knife. I am not sure he still … Continue reading Monday Motivation: Blade
Monday Motivation: Diamond
Friends Valentine’s Day is just around the corner. It is a season full of red hearts and pink ribbon, sappy cards and chocolate kisses, red roses and sparkling diamonds. We offer these gifts as tokens of our affection, but does our love have the depth and breadth it should? +++ Love must be sincere... Romans … Continue reading Monday Motivation: Diamond
Monday Motivation: Open
Friends Is it cold where you are? Are your fingers and toes chilly as you encounter the winter winds? How about your heart? Is it icy cold and closed or warm and tender, open to the needs of others? +++ For I was hungry and you gave me something to eat, I was thirsty and … Continue reading Monday Motivation: Open
Monday Motivation: God Alone
Friends In this new year, are you yearning for more? Does your life feel empty? Meaningless? Are you worn out and weary? We all struggle with these feelings from time to time. The cries of our culture nurture a sense of dissatisfaction. When our eyes are focused on the things of this world, we grow … Continue reading Monday Motivation: God Alone
