Friends What are your favorite Christmas traditions? What makes them special for you? As we prepare for the holidays, may we keep the Reason for the Season front and center in our holiday traditions! +++ “A new command I give you: Love one another. As I have loved you, so you must love one another. … Continue reading Monday Motivation: Traditions
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Monday Motivation: Thankful
Friends Sharing the images of our family time over the past couple of weeks. I am thankful for every moment of togetherness, and for God’s great grace that grants me such joy. As we move into this week of Thanksgiving, what are you thankful for? +++ So then, just as you received Christ Jesus as … Continue reading Monday Motivation: Thankful
Monday Motivation: Balcony
Friends As I travel through this season of Thanksgiving, I offer thanks to our Lord for my dear friends and precious loved ones who have rejoiced with me in the sunshine and stood with me through the dark days. What a blessing you have been to my life! Dedicating this message to my Auntie Sandra … Continue reading Monday Motivation: Balcony
Monday Motivation: Homecoming8)
Friends It’s Veteran’s Day, a time to pause and remember the service and sacrifice of those who have fought for our freedom. Take a moment today to thank a veteran. +++ I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith. 2 Timothy 4:7 - NIV It’s a big … Continue reading Monday Motivation: Homecoming8)
Monday Motivation: Mess
Friends As we begin this month of November, will you join me in counting our blessings and offering up our thanks to God? For God is so good and His steadfast love endures forever! +++ He has saved us and called us to a holy life—not because of anything we have done but because of … Continue reading Monday Motivation: Mess
Monday Motivation: Blessings
Friends November is just around the corner, and Thanksgiving is not far away. Instead of celebrating a day of Thanksgiving this year, how about we celebrate a whole season of thankfulness? Starting this Friday, November 1st, let’s begin “30 Days of Gratitude!” Join me in finding a blessing each day and giving God the glory … Continue reading Monday Motivation: Blessings
Monday Motivation: Words
Friends Kindness is a powerful thing. It’s found in the little things of life; a warm smile, an open door, a word of encouragement. The act seems small as you share it, but its impact is far reaching. Kindness can be a life raft for someone flailing in rough waters, the reason to hang on, … Continue reading Monday Motivation: Words
Monday Motivation: Table
Friends Today, I am pondering the blessing of friendship. A good friend is truly one of God’s greatest gifts. A recent visit from two of our oldest friends got me thinking about the beauty of friendship. God created us for community, for connection. Not only are we meant to live in relationship with God, but … Continue reading Monday Motivation: Table
Monday Motivation: Resilient
Friends Are you struggling with something this morning? Is there a trial that is sapping your strength? Are you weighed down with worries? Hold out your hand, and hold onto God. He waits to walk with you, to strengthen you for the path ahead. +++ He lifted me out of the slimy pit, out of … Continue reading Monday Motivation: Resilient
Monday Motivation: Boats
Friends Thinking about boats this morning. Are you a fan of being out on the water, feeling the rush of the wind and the sunshine on your face? There’s a sense of freedom out on that open water, and there is freedom in knowing Jesus. +++ Teach us to number our days, that we may … Continue reading Monday Motivation: Boats
