Friends Have you ever had the pleasure of enjoying our National Parks? I certainly hope so. To me, the National Parks are one of the greatest blessings of our democracy. Make a plan to visit one of the National Parks soon. You won’t be disappointed! +++ I call to you, Lord, come quickly to … Continue reading Monday Motivation: The Call
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Monday Motivation: Never Alone
Friends What’s on your mind today? Is there something troubling you? Are the winds of adversity rocking your boat? Stay calm. You are not alone. The Lord your God goes with you wherever you go. In His loving faithfulness, we can put our trust. +++ The Lord himself goes before you and will be … Continue reading Monday Motivation: Never Alone
Monday Motivation: Pay It Forward
Friends This week marks the 20th anniversary of 9/11. It happened on a Tuesday morning, a Tuesday morning on which I found myself standing on the streets of Washington, DC. It was a day that I will never forget, and like so many others, that day holds a pain that still grips my heart. Will … Continue reading Monday Motivation: Pay It Forward
Monday Motivation: Fern
Friends How’s your hope today? Is it well nourished and flourishing or looking a bit puny? Don’t be discouraged. God can take the broken and make it beautiful once more. +++ As for me, I will always have hope; I will praise you more and more. Psalm 71:14 -NIV I am a big … Continue reading Monday Motivation: Fern
Monday Motivation: Geraniums
Friends Is there sunshine where you are today? Is there a smile on your face? If not, perhaps it’s time to brighten up and find that smile. For we are blessed with another day to rise and shine. Let’s make the most of this precious gift! +++ But encourage one another daily, as long … Continue reading Monday Motivation: Geraniums
Monday Motivation: Driveway Garden
Friends Have you noticed that it is far easier to get discouraged than it is to be encouraged? Turn on the news. Open up the newspaper and feel your heart plummet. We can give into that downward spiral or we can choose to spread the seeds of encouragement along our daily paths. Come on! Let’s … Continue reading Monday Motivation: Driveway Garden
Monday Motivation: Rainy Refuge
Friends How’s the weather where you are? Sunshine or storms? Whatever weather comes our way, rest assured that our Lord stands with you, always and forever. +++ God is our refuge and strength, an ever-present help in trouble. Psalm 46:1 - NIV Sometimes it rains. Sometimes it pours. When it pours while you … Continue reading Monday Motivation: Rainy Refuge
Monday Motivation: Seeds Of Joy
Friends I have been spending loads of time in my garden over the past few weeks. Holding tiny seedlings in my hand reminds me of how God tenderly holds each of us in His hands. He knows our trials. He sees our struggles, yet all the while, He is lovingly planting seeds of joy in … Continue reading Monday Motivation: Seeds Of Joy
Monday Motivation: The Real Thing
Friends What thoughts are running through your mind this morning? I am pondering joy. Joy filled my heart yesterday morning as I stood singing in my church worship service for the first time in over a year! My voice was muffled through a mask, but I know The Lord was glad to hear me singing … Continue reading Monday Motivation: The Real Thing
Monday Motivation: Returning Thanks
Friends What are you thankful for today? To whom do you owe a word of appreciation? Take a moment to pause and return thanks. +++ One of them, when he saw he was healed, came back, praising God in a loud voice. He threw himself at Jesus’ feet and thanked him—and he was a Samaritan. … Continue reading Monday Motivation: Returning Thanks
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