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
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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
Monday Motivation: Father’s Day
Friends Hoping that Father’s Day was a special day of celebration for your family. To the men that have influenced our lives as fathers, grandfathers, father in laws, husbands, uncles and special friends, we offer our thanks for your faithfulness, leadership, encouragement and devotion. It is indeed a privilege to be loved by godly men … Continue reading Monday Motivation: Father’s Day
Monday Motivation: Oceans
Friends Summer is upon us! Today, I am reflecting on my recent trip to the beach. Hoping you will find some time soon to enjoy a bit of summer fun. +++ For your steadfast love is before my eyes, and I walk in your faithfulness. Psalm 26:3 - ESV There’s something about summer in North … Continue reading Monday Motivation: Oceans
Monday Motivation: Sweet Praise
Friends Take a moment. Step outside. Look. Listen. Breathe deeply. All of creation is singing His Praises this morning. Let us join in and lift up sweet praise. *** You make known to me the path of life; in your presence there is fullness of joy; at your right hand are pleasures forevermore. Psalm 16:11 … Continue reading Monday Motivation: Sweet Praise
Monday Motivation: Rain
Friends On this stretch of rainy days, I have been doing some front porch sitting. Just taking time to rock and reflect, to feel the coolness of the air and watch it rain. Let the rain remind You of God’s limitless love for you this day. *** He covers the sky with clouds; he supplies … Continue reading Monday Motivation: Rain
Monday Motivation: His Grace Finds Us
Friends, This morning I share one of my recent porch moments with you. I wrote this over a week ago. It was one of those moments of epiphany. Yet, as I prepared to send the message this morning, I read through it one more time. To my surprise, the words were exactly what I needed … Continue reading Monday Motivation: His Grace Finds Us
Monday Motivation: Grateful For His Grace
Friends, It’s Spring in Carolina! The dogwoods are at their peak. The azaleas are in full color. Let us rejoice in God’s creation. Let us give thanks for His great Grace! BODY & SOUL For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith —and this is not from yourselves, it is the gift … Continue reading Monday Motivation: Grateful For His Grace
Faith Beyond Sight 