Friends I hope you had a chance to celebrate July 4th, America’s Independence Day. This year, America turned 250! That’s quite a birthday, and as I sat on my front porch Saturday morning in the record-breaking July heat, I pondered on the significance of this special celebration +++ ”We hold these truths to be self-evident, … Continue reading Monday Motivation: Celebrating 250!
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Monday Motivation: Shine
Friends Are you crazy about Christmas lights? I am. Apparently, even though my childhood has long since passed, that child-like love of sparkling lights has refused to fade. This week, I had a chance to experience an amazing show of Christmas lights, and as usual, it got me thinking. +++ “When Jesus spoke again … Continue reading Monday Motivation: Shine
Monday Motivation: Identical
Friends When we lose loved ones, they are never really lost, because they live on in our memories. It’s been ten years since we lost my sweet Aunt Tina, yet I can still see her big brown eyes and her beautiful smile. I can hear the sweet melody of her gentle voice. Those things are … Continue reading Monday Motivation: Identical
Monday Motivation: Showing Up
Friends Have you ever had someone show up for you in the perfect way on a really tough day? I have, and the support of those loving friends made such a difference on that absolutely horrible day. +++ “When Job’s three friends, Eliphaz the Temanite, Bildad the Shuhite and Zophar the Naamathite, heard about all … Continue reading Monday Motivation: Showing Up
Monday Motivation: Neighbor
Friends Another Monday, another good day to count our blessings! As I sat on my front porch this morning, I was reminded of another front porch I used to sit on with some very special people. It turns out their were some valuable life lessons to be learned from all that front porch sitting! … Continue reading Monday Motivation: Neighbor
Monday Motivation: My Other Mother
Friends Last week, I shared a story about my sainted mother. This week, I thought I would tell you about my other mother! +++ “She speaks with wisdom, and faithful instruction is on her tongue. She watches over the affairs of her household and does not eat the bread of idleness. Her children arise … Continue reading Monday Motivation: My Other Mother
Re-sending Monday Motivation: Table Talk
Friends I am re-sending this post as some subscribers did not receive this post earlier today. Much thanks! What does your kitchen table look like? Is it round, square, or oblong? Is it large or small? Regardless of its size or shape, I would hazard a bet that it’s the most popular gathering spot in … Continue reading Re-sending Monday Motivation: Table Talk
Monday Motivation: table Talk
Friends What does your kitchen table look like? Is it round, square, or oblong? Is it large or small? Regardless of its size or shape, I would hazard a bet that it’s the most popular gathering spot in your house! +++ “And he took bread, gave thanks and broke it, and gave it to … Continue reading Monday Motivation: table Talk
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 … Continue reading Monday Motivation: Notice
Monday Motivation: Illusions of Love
Friends Have you ever had a song that you haven’t heard in years suddenly pop in your head? Without a hint of warning, the tune is bouncing around your brain,, and the lyrics burst forth from your lips. It’s uncanny, isn’t it? Why can I recall a song from my childhood, and I can’t remember … Continue reading Monday Motivation: Illusions of Love
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