Friends Just returned from a long sojourn into the Wild West! What an adventure! Thanking God for all the amazing sights and for safe travels. An especially wonderful sight was the beauty of my back door! There is no place like home! +++ Be exalted, O God, above the heavens; let your glory be over … Continue reading Monday Motivation: Discovery
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Monday Motivation: Thanks
Friends Still meditating on the concept of thankfulness. Even on the hardest of days, there is so much to be thankful for. I remembered this message on this subject from a year ago. I thought it was worthy of a repeat today. Praying for those still impacted by the hurricane flooding as they struggle through … Continue reading Monday Motivation: Thanks
Monday Motivation: You Are
Friends On this fine Monday morning, let us lift up our praises to The Lord! No matter how difficult our circumstances may be today, there are still so many reasons to offer our thanks and praise. Sharing some of my poetry, a frequent prayer of mine. Let the imagery remind you of God’s promises and … Continue reading Monday Motivation: You Are
Monday Motivation: Rapids
Friends Praying for all those impacted by this devastating hurricane. Though the rough waters have surely come, we need not face them alone. Our God goes with us through whatever peril lies before us. Trusting Him today to see us through. +++ Keep your lives free from the love of money and be content with … Continue reading Monday Motivation: Rapids
Monday Motivation: Gratitude Attitude
Friends How is your mood this morning? Are you dreading the day or thankful for a chance to start anew. Let’s take a moment together to examine our attitudes as we greet a new week. +++ Let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, since as members of one body you were called to … Continue reading Monday Motivation: Gratitude Attitude
Monday Motivation: Erasers
Friends Summer is drawing to a close. School is starting once again. A new year, full of new beginnings. Let’s you and I begin anew today, rejoicing in the assurance of God’s amazing love for us. +++ How priceless is your unfailing love, O God! People take refuge in the shadow of your wings. Psalm … Continue reading Monday Motivation: Erasers
Monday Motivation: Blooms
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
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: 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
