FriendsHappy New Year! 2020 is upon us. The coming of a new year offers the opportunity to reflect and respond. Here’s what I’m pondering as we start another year together. +++ “A new command I give you: Love one another. As I have loved you, so you must love one another. By this everyone will … Continue reading Monday Motivation: Love One Another
Tag: peace
Happy New Year!
FriendsWishing you great blessings as we begin the new year. May God's perfect peace and unfailing love give you immense joy and a confident hope as we step forward into 2020! "I pray that God, the source of hope, will fill you completely with joy and peace because you trust in him. Then you will … Continue reading Happy New Year!
Monday Motivation: Rush
Friends Check your calendars. It’s December 16th. There are only eight days left to get ready for Christmas! Yes, eight days! Are you frantic now? Is your heart racing? Is your mind swirling with all the items on your holiday to do list? You are not alone. Me too... +++ Peace I leave with you; … Continue reading Monday Motivation: Rush
Monday Motivation: Traditions
Friends What are your favorite Christmas traditions? What makes them special for you? As we prepare for the holidays, may we keep the Reason for the Season front and center in our holiday traditions! +++ “A new command I give you: Love one another. As I have loved you, so you must love one another. … Continue reading Monday Motivation: Traditions
Monday Motivation: Thankful
Friends Sharing the images of our family time over the past couple of weeks. I am thankful for every moment of togetherness, and for God’s great grace that grants me such joy. As we move into this week of Thanksgiving, what are you thankful for? +++ So then, just as you received Christ Jesus as … Continue reading Monday Motivation: Thankful
Monday Motivation: Homecoming8)
Friends It’s Veteran’s Day, a time to pause and remember the service and sacrifice of those who have fought for our freedom. Take a moment today to thank a veteran. +++ I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith. 2 Timothy 4:7 - NIV It’s a big … Continue reading Monday Motivation: Homecoming8)
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: Tragedy
Friends Today, I am remembering the tragic events of September 11, 2001. I am taking a moment to remember the victims and their loved ones, as well as the heros and heroines of that horrific day. On Wednesday of this week, I will be posting a story of my 9/11 experience, stranded on the streets … Continue reading Monday Motivation: Tragedy
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
