Friends What’s your take on the innkeeper in the Christmas story? Was he just a nasty fellow who slammed the door in Joseph’s face, or could we have it all wrong? Today, in Part 1 of a two-part mini-series, we will take another look at the innkeeper. This post features a thought provoking story written … Continue reading Monday Motivation: The Innkeeper Part 1
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Monday Motivation: Camper Perspective
Friends My husband Eric and I recently returned from a 7-week RV trip to Montana. It was fabulous! I promise to tell you more about our adventures next week, but first, I thought you might enjoy hearing about the unforgettable phone call that got this whole camping thing started! +++ For the spirit God … Continue reading Monday Motivation: Camper Perspective
Monday Motivation: Bison Jam!
Friends My heart is heavy this morning for all those on the East Coast who have been impacted by hurricane damage and flooding, especially those in western North Carolina and the Upstate of South Carolina. Special prayers go out to all those without power and water, including much of my extended family in SC and … Continue reading Monday Motivation: Bison Jam!
Monday Motivation: Grudge
Friends My recent visit to the Flight 93 Memorial has left me thinking about the importance of forgiveness, and it brought this story to mind. Perhaps it’s a message we need to hear on this Monday morning. +++ Bear with each other and forgive one another if any of you has a grievance against … Continue reading Monday Motivation: Grudge
Monday Motivation: Parable of the Vinca!
Friends My gypsy garden is going crazy in my driveway, and I just had to share this whimsical scene with you! Check out the pic below at the end of this post! Isn’t that just wild? Last summer, my father offered me the best description I have ever heard for the term “parable.” He … Continue reading Monday Motivation: Parable of the Vinca!
Monday Motivation: The Gathering
Friends It’s a special week for me. It’s time for the annual reunion of my father’s family, and this is no small affair. Every year, the family gathers to remember our heritage and keep our connections. Last year, I had the honor of serving as the program speaker for our reunion. If you have an … Continue reading Monday Motivation: The Gathering
Monday Motivation: Shifting Sands
Friends There is something about sticking my toes in the sand and watching the tide roll in and out that makes my brain shift to reflection mode. What about you? Have you had your contemplating time in the sand yet this summer? +++ “Anyone who listens to my teaching and follows it is wise, … Continue reading Monday Motivation: Shifting Sands
Monday Motivation: Distant Shores
Friends Independence Day is almost upon us. Thanking God for our country, our freedoms, and the brave men and women of the Armed Forces who serve and protect us so that we might live free. Today, let’s visit the sandy shores once more. The ocean seems to offer a great source of analogies for … Continue reading Monday Motivation: Distant Shores
Monday Motivation: His Grace Finds Us
Friends This morning, I share one of my favorite front porch moments with you. Recently, I have begun sorting my repository of past devotions by topic instead of only publication date. If I can ever find the time, I would like to pull some of my favorite messages into a few devotion books. Since I … Continue reading Monday Motivation: His Grace Finds Us
Monday Motivation: New Hope
Friends Last week, I shared the angst I encountered when I sat in that dreaded exam chair during my yearly eye appointment. But there is a Part 2 to that story, and this part is the good part! +++ “I will lead the blind by ways they have not known, along unfamiliar paths I … Continue reading Monday Motivation: New Hope
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