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
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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
Monday Motivation: Hidden Grace
Friends I am pondering grace this morning. God’s grace is always with us in the sunshine and the storms. +++ At noon, darkness came over the whole land until three in the afternoon. And at three in the afternoon Jesus cried out in a loud voice, “Eloi, Eloi, lema sabachthani?” (which means “My God, my … Continue reading Monday Motivation: Hidden Grace
Monday Motivation: Grateful
Friends Take a moment. Pause and take notice. Can you feel His touch today? Can you see His hand of grace upon your life? +++ For you, O Lord, are good and forgiving, abounding in steadfast love to all who call upon you. Give ear, O Lord, to my prayer; listen to my plea for … Continue reading Monday Motivation: Grateful
Monday Motivation: Today
Friends Is their a song in your heart today? Is it a ballad of woe or a hymn of praise? +++ Though I walk in the midst of trouble, you preserve my life. You stretch out your hand against the anger of my foes; with your right hand you save me. Psalm 138:7 - NIV … Continue reading Monday Motivation: Today
Monday Motivation: Catch It
Friends I hope love and joy find you as we draw near to Valentine’s Day! Today, I share a memory of love sure to bring a smile, and maybe, just maybe, a bright ball of hope! ++++ “But now, Lord, what do I look for? My hope is in you. Psalm 39:7 - NIV The … Continue reading Monday Motivation: Catch It
Poem: You Are There
Friends In case you need a little encouragement today. Remember that our God is always there. +++ You Are There “You hem me in behind and before, and you lay your hand upon me. Such knowledge is too wonderful for me, too lofty for me to attain. Where can I go from your Spirit? Where … Continue reading Poem: You Are There
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