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
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Monday Motivation: As It Is
Friends Do you, like me, dread turning on the news? Bad news commands the air waves, but good news comes from a different source. When we place our trust in God alone, we find the hope that cannot be found in the things of this world. Let us begin this day by fixing our eyes … Continue reading Monday Motivation: As It Is
Monday Motivation: Acceptance
Friends What hardships have found you today? Does peace seem far from your grasp? Don’t despair. Lift your hands and your problems to Jesus and find the peace He promised. +++ But I trust in you, Lord; I say, “You are my God.” My times are in your hands; deliver me from the hands of … Continue reading Monday Motivation: Acceptance
Monday Motivation: Moments
FriendsWhere are you this morning? Are you near a window? Can you step outside? Can you see the brilliance of the blue sky or the blissful shade of an oak tree? Is there something beautiful for you to notice this morning? Don’t miss this moment! +++ How abundant are the good things that you have … Continue reading Monday Motivation: Moments
Monday Motivation: Serenity
Friends Are there things that are disturbing your peace today? You know where to take them. Lift them up to our Lord and find the peace you seek. +++ “I have told you these things, so that in me you may have peace. In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have … Continue reading Monday Motivation: Serenity
Monday Motivation: Pine
Friends Are there hurts that are heavy on your heart this morning? Give them to God and let His healing presence restore you once more. +++ My sacrifice, O God, is a broken spirit; a broken and contrite heart you, God, will not despise. Psalm 51:17 - NIV Well, if you have been following my … Continue reading Monday Motivation: Pine
Monday Motivation: Bundle Of Nerves
Friends Have you ever felt like a bundle of nerves? I have. Today, I share with you some wise advice my dear father shared with me. +++ But when I am afraid, I will put my trust in you. Psalm 56:3 - NLT So there’s a reason my son is an only child. Actually, several … Continue reading Monday Motivation: Bundle Of Nerves
Monday Motivation: Trust Issues
Friends How are your trust muscles? Perhaps it’s time to work on a strengthening plan. +++ In you, Lord my God, I put my trust. I trust in you; do not let me be put to shame, nor let my enemies triumph over me. Psalm 25:1-2 - NIV I love to teach, and I love … Continue reading Monday Motivation: Trust Issues
Monday Motivation: Grudge
Friends Have you ever seen a bald eagle? I have, and I will never forget it. What an amazing creature! What an amazing God we have! +++ Bear with each other and forgive one another if any of you has a grievance against someone. Forgive as the Lord forgave you. Colossians 3:13 - NIV His … Continue reading Monday Motivation: Grudge
Monday Motivation: Cracks
Friends Are you, like me, a fan of flowers? What’s blooming in your yard? How about your soul? +++ Yet you, Lord, are our Father. We are the clay, you are the potter; we are all the work of your hand. Isaiah 64:8 - NIV I adore Vinca. It’s my favorite flower. Every spring, I … Continue reading Monday Motivation: Cracks
