Friends As we begin this month of November, will you join me in counting our blessings and offering up our thanks to God? For God is so good and His steadfast love endures forever! +++ He has saved us and called us to a holy life—not because of anything we have done but because of … Continue reading Monday Motivation: Mess
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Monday Motivation: Blessings
Friends November is just around the corner, and Thanksgiving is not far away. Instead of celebrating a day of Thanksgiving this year, how about we celebrate a whole season of thankfulness? Starting this Friday, November 1st, let’s begin “30 Days of Gratitude!” Join me in finding a blessing each day and giving God the glory … Continue reading Monday Motivation: Blessings
Monday Motivation: Water Walking
Friends I am thinking about the storms of life; how they toss us about, shake our courage, leave us feeling desperate and alone. But here’s the truth we so often forget in times of trial. No matter how rough the waters, our Savior still walks with us through it all. +++ Immediately Jesus made the … Continue reading Monday Motivation: Water Walking
Monday Motivation: Debt of Gratitude
Friends I am still thinking about 9/11 and remembering my experiences on that September day. I am so grateful for God’s great Grace that sees us through the unexpected storms of life. God is always with us. He’s just a prayer away. +++ Greater love has no one than this: to lay down one’s life … Continue reading Monday Motivation: Debt of Gratitude
Monday Motivation: Trellis
Friends In January, I invited you to join me in the “My One Word” challenge for the year. Did you pick one? Have you experienced life lessons or seen a change in your perspective because of your one word? If so, I’d love to hear your story, so please share by leaving a comment. If … Continue reading Monday Motivation: Trellis
Monday Motivation: Birdsong
Friends Are you near a window this morning? Can you step outside? Look, listen! God’s Glory is all around you. Sing for joy and give thanks for a new day! +++ The birds of the sky nest by the waters; they sing among the branches. Psalm 104:12 - NIV The birds are at it again. … Continue reading Monday Motivation: Birdsong
Monday Motivation: Hassles
Friends What hassles are you dealing with today? No matter how much we wish they would disappear and never resurface, the reality is that hardships and hassles are part of life. The only thing we get to control about them is our attitude. +++ Therefore, since we are receiving a kingdom that cannot be shaken, … Continue reading Monday Motivation: Hassles
Monday Motivation: Hardship
Friends I am still pondering the topic of courage. It’s the time of year when we hold our long standing family reunion, and that always gets me thinking about my courageous Scots-Irish ancestors. Today, I am reminded of my grandmother and her three delightful sisters. What amazing lives they led, what testimonies of faith and … Continue reading Monday Motivation: Hardship
Monday Motivation: Courage
Friends Sharing a little story from my childhood archives about my sainted mother. Join me in wishing her a “Happy Birthday!” later this week. Mom, consider this jaunt down memory lane an early birthday present! +++ Brothers and sisters, I do not consider myself yet to have taken hold of it. But one thing I … Continue reading Monday Motivation: Courage
Monday Motivation: Obstacles
Friends Are there challenges in your life right now? Obstacles to overcome? Rest easy. The Lord your God goes with you into this new day and He will equip you with what you need to persevere. +++ I love you, Lord, my strength. The Lord is my rock, my fortress and my deliverer; my God … Continue reading Monday Motivation: Obstacles
