Friends I am still pondering the topic of courage. It’s the time of year when we hold our long standing family reunion, and that always gets me thinking about my courageous Scots-Irish ancestors. Today, I am reminded of my grandmother and her three delightful sisters. What amazing lives they led, what testimonies of faith and … Continue reading Monday Motivation: Hardship
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Monday Motivation: Obstacles
Friends Are there challenges in your life right now? Obstacles to overcome? Rest easy. The Lord your God goes with you into this new day and He will equip you with what you need to persevere. +++ I love you, Lord, my strength. The Lord is my rock, my fortress and my deliverer; my God … Continue reading Monday Motivation: Obstacles
Monday Motivation: Connections
Friends Happy Father’s Day! Thank you to all the fathers and grandfathers who love their children well and search for ways to connect with them. Their time and attention to the needs and interests of their children sends a powerful message of love. +++ Every time I think of you, I give thanks to my … Continue reading Monday Motivation: Connections
Monday Motivation: Coming Home
Friends On this Memorial Day, let us remember the sacrifices of our Armed Forces personnel, the brave men and women who serve to defend and protect our great nation. Let us remember the fallen, the wounded, the deployed, and the families they leave behind. +++ The Covenant of Mizpah... “May the Lord watch between you … Continue reading Monday Motivation: Coming Home
Monday Motivation: Cookies
Friends Happy Mother’s Day! To all the mothers, grandmothers and mother figures out there, we give thanks for the countless blessings you bring to our lives. I am so exceedingly grateful for the gift of a wonderful mother, a fabulous mother in law, my amazing aunts and my incredible grandmothers. Oh, what a glorious gift … Continue reading Monday Motivation: Cookies
Monday Motivation: Pruning
Friends The weather is warming up. Things are starting to bloom. What about us? Are we cultivating new growth, bearing good fruit? +++ “I am the true vine, and my Father is the gardener. 2 He cuts off every branch in me that bears no fruit, while every branch that does bear fruit he prunes … Continue reading Monday Motivation: Pruning
Monday Motivation: Vine
Friends Are you blossoming in the sunshine of life today or withering on the vine? It all depends on what we cling to, where we choose to abide. Let us choose to abide In Christ today, and find His light, His Joy, His perfect Peace. +++ “I am the vine; you are the branches. If … Continue reading Monday Motivation: Vine
Monday Motivation: Tea Time
Friends As I watch the winter wonderland outside my window, I am thankful for a cozy cup of tea to be savored beside the warm flame of a fire in my kitchen hearth. Hoping you can savor some quiet moments today to contemplate the spectacular story of our Savior’s birth. +++ But the angel said … Continue reading Monday Motivation: Tea Time
Monday Motivation: Light
Friends Advent has begun! This beautiful season of the year is upon us, reminding us of the miracle of our Savior’s birth. Among all the trees and Christmas lights, let us pause and reflect on the light that Jesus brings into our lives, for He is surely the light of the world! +++ After they … Continue reading Monday Motivation: Light
Monday Motivation: Inspiration
Friends In this week of Thanksgiving, let us take stock of our blessings and give our thanks to our Good, Good Father for His most gracious blessings, the greatest of which is the gift of His Son, Jesus Christ! +++ Brothers and sisters, I do not consider myself yet to have taken hold of it. … Continue reading Monday Motivation: Inspiration
