Friends How is the weather where you are? As I stare out the window at a cold, wet winter’s day, I find myself feeling gloomy. I long for the sunshine of spring. But then, I remind myself to be thankful for every day, even the cold and cloudy ones. +++ This is the day that … Continue reading Monday Motivation: Wintry Blues
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Monday Motivation: Peace Prayer
Friends As we begin a new year, my thoughts always turn to self examination. How can I grow this year? What do I need to work on? I ponder the Fruit of the Spririt and wonder how well I am bearing fruit. In these reflections, it brought to mind this prayer I have shared before … Continue reading Monday Motivation: Peace Prayer
Monday Motivation: Eyewitness
Friends Happy New Year! Praying for great blessings upon your home as we begin another year. +++ The child’s father and mother marveled at what was said about him. Luke 2:33 - NIV Tucked discreetly into the closing scenes of Luke 2, we find a minor character with a major message. The prophet Anna steps … Continue reading Monday Motivation: Eyewitness
Monday Motivation: Wait Friends Happy New Year’s Eve! It’s almost 2019! Wishing you and your family love, joy, peace and hope as we begin a new year. Blessings to you! +++ Now there was a man in Jerusalem called Simeon, who was righteous and devout. He was waiting for the consolation of Israel, and the … Continue reading
Monday Motivation: Night Shift
Friends Merry Christmas! A Savior is born! Glory to God in the Highest and on earth, Peace and good will to all! +++ And there were shepherds living out in the fields nearby, keeping watch over their flocks at night. An angel of the Lord appeared to them, and the glory of the Lord shone … Continue reading Monday Motivation: Night Shift
Monday Motivation: Choose To Praise
Friends I hope that you had a blessed Thanksgiving with family and friends. It is a wonderful time of the year to gather together and share food and fellowship, love and laughter. Yet, in the midst of all the cooking, baking, shopping and decorating, it is easy to lose sight of the source of all … Continue reading Monday Motivation: Choose To Praise
Monday Motivation: Safe Passage
MM Nov 12 Safe Passage Friends What’s floating your boat today? Is it smooth sailing or are you caught in rough waters? Whatever your present circumstances, reach out in trust to The Lord and He will set you on the right course. +++ A strong wind was blowing and the waters grew rough. When they … Continue reading Monday Motivation: Safe Passage
Monday Motivation: Discovery
Friends Just returned from a long sojourn into the Wild West! What an adventure! Thanking God for all the amazing sights and for safe travels. An especially wonderful sight was the beauty of my back door! There is no place like home! +++ Be exalted, O God, above the heavens; let your glory be over … Continue reading Monday Motivation: Discovery
Monday Motivation: Thanks
Friends Still meditating on the concept of thankfulness. Even on the hardest of days, there is so much to be thankful for. I remembered this message on this subject from a year ago. I thought it was worthy of a repeat today. Praying for those still impacted by the hurricane flooding as they struggle through … Continue reading Monday Motivation: Thanks
Monday Motivation: You Are
Friends On this fine Monday morning, let us lift up our praises to The Lord! No matter how difficult our circumstances may be today, there are still so many reasons to offer our thanks and praise. Sharing some of my poetry, a frequent prayer of mine. Let the imagery remind you of God’s promises and … Continue reading Monday Motivation: You Are
