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
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Monday Motivation: Feeling
Friends Several weeks ago, I told you a story about a teenage Anita, and my family’s unexpected move to Richmond. As I strolled down memory lane, I decided to make this a series with a few more reflections on that time long ago and the lessons learned. Here’s Part 2, and I hope you enjoy! … Continue reading Monday Motivation: Feeling
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: Unending
Friends I just returned from a fabulous week at the beach in South Carolina. We stayed at a lovely state park right on the ocean. October is a wonderful month to stick your toes in the sand. Some of the days were a bit chilly, but the cooler weather kept the crowds away, which was … Continue reading Monday Motivation: Unending
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: The Tie That Binds
Friends I just returned from a week of family celebrations. It was glorious! We celebrated the 124th Peden Reunion, a gathering of my father’s Scots-Irish extended family at the historic Presbyterian Church founded by my ancestors in 1786. We enjoyed a day of history wandering through the church cemetary and touring historic family homesites. The … Continue reading Monday Motivation: The Tie That Binds
Monday Motivation: A Psalm Story
Friends It’s a special day! It’s my precious mother’s 85th birthday! I praise God for all the years she and I have shared together, her sweet smile and loving guidance providing a firm and secure foundation for my life. I am so grateful to know the boundless love of a good mother. Happy Birthday, Mama! … Continue reading Monday Motivation: A Psalm Story
Monday Motivation: Riding The Waves
Friends I know that many of you have recently returned from your annual sojourn to the ocean shores. I didn’t quite make it to the beach, but I did spend several lovely days at the lake with two of our very best friends. Perhaps it was the sound of kids splashing in the water, or … Continue reading Monday Motivation: Riding The Waves
Monday Motivation: No Love Lost
Friends Isn’t it interesting how the events of the past can settle on your mind, the memories so crystal clear, the tug on your heartstrings so strong? That’s what happened to me this week. What brought this story below back to mind? Was it standing beside my father on Father’s Dayin the pew of the … Continue reading Monday Motivation: No Love Lost
Faith Beyond Sight 
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