Friends It’s a new year, and it’s time to pick a new word. What’s your word for the coming year? +++ “But now, Lord, what do I look for? My hope is in you. Psalm 39:7 - NIV Do words have power? Can they shape our thoughts or alter our attitudes? If we fill our … Continue reading Monday Motivation: Your Word
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Monday Motivation: Rejoice?
Friends On this January morning, do you have reason to rejoice? +++ But let all who take refuge in you be glad; let them ever sing for joy. Spread your protection over them, that those who love your name may rejoice in you. Psalm 5:11 - NIV Have you ever shook your head in bewilderment … Continue reading Monday Motivation: Rejoice?
Monday Motivation: Gift Giving
Friends Happy New Year! 2021 is upon us. We have been given a new day, a new year. What we choose to do with this new gift will make all the difference. +++ For we are God’s masterpiece. He has created us anew in Christ Jesus, so we can do the good things he planned … Continue reading Monday Motivation: Gift Giving
Monday Motivation: Drum
Friends Do you have a favorite Christmas song? +++ When they saw the star, they were overjoyed. On coming to the house, they saw the child with his mother Mary, and they bowed down and worshiped him. Then they opened their treasures and presented him with gifts of gold, frankincense and myrrh. Matthew 2:10-11 - … Continue reading Monday Motivation: Drum
Monday Motivation: Sign
Friends May the blessings of this special season find you this week as we celebrate the birth of our Savior. Let us rejoice in His coming for His love and grace gives us hope. +++ For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Saviour, which is Christ the Lord. And … Continue reading Monday Motivation: Sign
Monday Motivation: Package
Friends I stood in a long line at the post office this past week, arms filled with packages to be mailed. My gifts are on their way now, headed for family and friends across the country. Some packages will be opened immediately since the recipients know the contents, my annual haystack delivery, my nutty chocolate … Continue reading Monday Motivation: Package
Monday Motivation: Impossible
Friends In this Advent season, my thoughts turn to Mary as they always do. Her testimony offers a beacon of light for us in these dark, troubling times. +++ Then the angel said to her, “Do not be afraid, Mary, for you have found favor with God. And behold, you will conceive in your womb … Continue reading Monday Motivation: Impossible
Monday Motivation: Grace Upon Grace
Friends I hope your Thanksgiving weekend went well. As we enter into the Advent season, may we be continually reminded of God’s great grace. All glory, honor, majesty, and praise to The Lord Almighty! +++ The Word became flesh and made his dwelling among us. We have seen his glory, the glory of the one … Continue reading Monday Motivation: Grace Upon Grace
Monday Motivation: Through The Lens
Friends It is a different kind of Thanksgiving this year. Our gatherings may be different, but the love we share is not. Whether you can greet your loved ones at the holiday table or only by phone, let us take the opportunity to speak our affirmations of love to our family and friends. Time passes … Continue reading Monday Motivation: Through The Lens
Monday Motivation: Surrender
Friends Do you like to play games? What’s your favorite game? I like checkers, but it’s been years since I played it. Board games can be fun, but there are other games we shouldn’t play. May we know the difference today. +++ He has given me a new song to sing, a hymn of praise … Continue reading Monday Motivation: Surrender
