Friends On this Monday morning, I send a shout out to the wonderful women of “WOW” at Living Word Lutheran Church in The Woodlands, Texas. For several years, these “Women of the Word” have been faithful supporters of my writing, sharing my Monday Motivations with friends and family, even reading some of my messages at … Continue reading Monday Motivation: Stories
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Monday Motivation: What’s The Word?
Friends Are you ready for a new way to begin the new year? Are you up for a challenge? I’m hoping you will join me. Read on and get ready! +++ Rejoice in the Lord always. I will say it again: Rejoice! Let your gentleness be evident to all. The Lord is near. Philippians 4:4-5 … Continue reading Monday Motivation: What’s The Word?
Monday Motivation: Love One Another
FriendsHappy New Year! 2020 is upon us. The coming of a new year offers the opportunity to reflect and respond. Here’s what I’m pondering as we start another year together. +++ “A new command I give you: Love one another. As I have loved you, so you must love one another. By this everyone will … Continue reading Monday Motivation: Love One Another
Monday Motivation: Best Mommy Moment
Friends I hope your holidays have been a special time with family and friends. This time of year brings joy and connection, but it can also be a time of sorrow as we remember loved ones who are missing from our holiday gatherings. Today, I honor the memory of my dear friend Hilda Isley who … Continue reading Monday Motivation: Best Mommy Moment
Monday Motivation: Watching & Waiting
Friends The wait is almost over. The day is almost here. May your homes be filled with joy and peace as you share the glad tidings of Christmas with your dear loved ones. Happy Anniversary to my wonderful parents as they celebrate 61 years together! Isn’t that awesome? +++ And there were shepherds living out … Continue reading Monday Motivation: Watching & Waiting
Monday Motivation: Rush
Friends Check your calendars. It’s December 16th. There are only eight days left to get ready for Christmas! Yes, eight days! Are you frantic now? Is your heart racing? Is your mind swirling with all the items on your holiday to do list? You are not alone. Me too... +++ Peace I leave with you; … Continue reading Monday Motivation: Rush
Monday Motivation: Notice
Friends As we journey through Advent, let us look for the Savior. Let us not miss the miracle, but be overcome with joy as we contemplate the wondrous grace of our God. +++ This will be a sign to you: You will find a baby wrapped in cloths and lying in a manger.” Luke 2:12 … Continue reading Monday Motivation: Notice
Monday Motivation: Traditions
Friends What are your favorite Christmas traditions? What makes them special for you? As we prepare for the holidays, may we keep the Reason for the Season front and center in our holiday traditions! +++ “A new command I give you: Love one another. As I have loved you, so you must love one another. … Continue reading Monday Motivation: Traditions
Monday Motivation: Thankful
Friends Sharing the images of our family time over the past couple of weeks. I am thankful for every moment of togetherness, and for God’s great grace that grants me such joy. As we move into this week of Thanksgiving, what are you thankful for? +++ So then, just as you received Christ Jesus as … Continue reading Monday Motivation: Thankful
Monday Motivation: Balcony
Friends As I travel through this season of Thanksgiving, I offer thanks to our Lord for my dear friends and precious loved ones who have rejoiced with me in the sunshine and stood with me through the dark days. What a blessing you have been to my life! Dedicating this message to my Auntie Sandra … Continue reading Monday Motivation: Balcony
