Friends Are you someone who hangs onto things until they are thoroughly worn out before you replace them? I’m afraid that I am guilty as charged. I am learning that there are times when it’s good to embrace something new. How about you? +++ “See, I am doing a new thing! Now it springs … Continue reading Monday Motivation: All Things New
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Monday Motivation: Seasons
Friends Are you someone who enjoys the changing seasons, or would you prefer things to never change? +++ “There is a time for everything, and a season for every activity under the heavens:” Ecclesiastes 3:1 - NIV North Carolina is a four-season state. Here, we enjoy the quiet of winter before it gives … Continue reading Monday Motivation: Seasons
Monday Motivation: Is It Over?
Friends Are you cleaned up from Christmas? Are you glad, or sad, or a mixture of both? +++ “But Mary kept all these things, and pondered them in her heart.” Luke 2:19 - KJV OK,it’s over. Christmas is done and gone. The decorations are packed away in the attic for another year. Gone … Continue reading Monday Motivation: Is It Over?
Monday motivation: Unspeakable Joy!
Friends Merry Christmas! Christ the Savior is born! Joy to the world! Joy, unspeakable joy! +++ “And she brought forth her firstborn son, and wrapped him in swaddling clothes, and laid him in a manger; because there was no room for them in the inn. And there were in the same country shepherds abiding … Continue reading Monday motivation: Unspeakable Joy!
Monday Motivation: Donkey & Lamb
Friends Do you have a nativity set at your house? If you are like me, you might have several. What characters are in your Nativity scene? I bet you have Wise Men, those three Kings of Orient are. How about shepherds? An angel? Of course, there must be joseph and Mary beside the manger where … Continue reading Monday Motivation: Donkey & Lamb
Monday Motivation: Gossip
Friends Have you felt the sting of someone talking about you behind your back? Have you been the subject of gossip? It hurts, doesn’t it? +++ “After this his wife Elizabeth became pregnant and for five months remained in seclusion. “The Lord has done this for me,” she said. “In these days he has … Continue reading Monday Motivation: Gossip
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: Flip-flops
Friends In this season of Thanksgiving, I share a life moment that I am forever thankful for. Here’s the final story in this series about our family’s move to Richmond. +++ “For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give … Continue reading Monday Motivation: Flip-flops
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: Power Of Prayer
Friends The power of prayer is amazing! Can I get an “Amen” on that? +++ “The Lord watches over you— the Lord is your shade at your right hand;” Psalm 121:5 - NIV I have spent most of my life within hospital walls. As a nurse, I walked those long white corridors millions of times. … Continue reading Monday Motivation: Power Of Prayer
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