Friends Spring has sprung, and a song of praise is in my heart! My white and pink dogwoods have been gorgeous, my colorful pansies delightful, and my white azalea that graces the front of my house, absolutely incredible! My pink clematis is full of blooms, and the purple and yellow iris, well, oh my goodness, … Continue reading Monday Motivation: Spring Has Sprung!
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Monday Motivation: Tell The Story
Friends Do you have questions for which there is no documented answer? I do, and one of them is, “What happened to Mary Magdalene?” +++ “Near the cross of Jesus stood his mother, his mother’s sister, Mary the wife of Clopas, and Mary Magdalene.” John 19:25 - NIV Have you ever wondered what … Continue reading Monday Motivation: Tell The Story
Monday Motivation: Shaking Things Up
Friends Jesus’ love for us is unshakable, unstoppable, unchangeable. He came to love us, to heal us, to save us. His love for us never fails. Let these thoughts give you hope today! +++ Jesus said, “Do not hold on to me, for I have not yet ascended to the Father. Go instead to … Continue reading Monday Motivation: Shaking Things Up
Monday Motivation: Can This Be Real?
Friends “Early on the first day of the week, while it was still dark, Mary Magdalene went to the tomb and saw that the stone had been removed from the entrance” (John 20:1, NIV). Have you ever found yourself in the pit of despair? It is a desperate, lonesome place. The pit is dark, … Continue reading Monday Motivation: Can This Be Real?
Monday Motivation: Even If
Friends Will you join me in the garden this morning? For in the garden, we find Jesus, and in Jesus, we find grace. +++ “Going a little farther, he fell to the ground and prayed that if possible the hour might pass from him. “Abba, Father,” he said, “everything is possible for you. Take … Continue reading Monday Motivation: Even If
Monday Motivation: Parades
Friends Like many small towns in the South, my hometown puts on a wonderful parade at Christmastime. I love the whole scene, from the blare of the bands to the cheers of the adoring crowd. The shared excitement never fails to bring a smile to my face. What about you? Are you a fan of … Continue reading Monday Motivation: Parades
Monday Motivation: The Road Ahead
Friends Where are you today? Are you trudging up a long steep hill or skipping along down a lush green path? Wherever you find yourself today, be assured that you do not walk alone. His Grace goes with you. +++ But he said to me, “My grace is sufficient for you, for my power … Continue reading Monday Motivation: The Road Ahead
Monday Motivation: I Can!
Friends How are you on this Monday morning? Are you feeling content and comfortable? Perhaps words like overwhelmed, frustrated, or fearful provide a better description of your mental state. Long ago, Jesus’ disciples were feeling stressed and over-wrought, and Jesus used the moment for a powerful lesson that we can still learn from today. Let’s … Continue reading Monday Motivation: I Can!
Monday Motivation: But How?
Friends Last week, we skimmed the surface of a story that appears in three of the four Gospels. Not only was this story deemed important enough to be addressed by multiple writers, but it was also written in great detail. If the feeding of the 5000 was that important to those closest to Jesus, then … Continue reading Monday Motivation: But How?
Monday Motivation: “I Can’t!”
Friends Have you ever uttered one of the following statements? “I can't do that. I can't imagine that. We can't change that. It can't be helped.” Have you ever stopped for a moment and thought about how many times you have said the word "Can't"? I have, and it has been far too … Continue reading Monday Motivation: “I Can’t!”
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