Friends This week marks the 20th anniversary of 9/11. It happened on a Tuesday morning, a Tuesday morning on which I found myself standing on the streets of Washington, DC. It was a day that I will never forget, and like so many others, that day holds a pain that still grips my heart. Will … Continue reading Monday Motivation: Pay It Forward
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Monday Motivation: Rainy Refuge
Friends How’s the weather where you are? Sunshine or storms? Whatever weather comes our way, rest assured that our Lord stands with you, always and forever. +++ God is our refuge and strength, an ever-present help in trouble. Psalm 46:1 - NIV Sometimes it rains. Sometimes it pours. When it pours while you … Continue reading Monday Motivation: Rainy Refuge
Poem: You Are There
Friends In case you need a little encouragement today. Remember that our God is always there. +++ You Are There “You hem me in behind and before, and you lay your hand upon me. Such knowledge is too wonderful for me, too lofty for me to attain. Where can I go from your Spirit? Where … Continue reading Poem: You Are There
Monday Motivation: My Idea
Friends When was the last time you had a good hearty laugh? Sometimes a good joyful laugh is the right medicine for the sticky situations of life! +++ Bear with each other and forgive one another if any of you has a grievance against someone. Forgive as the Lord forgave you. Colossians 3:13 - NIV … Continue reading Monday Motivation: My Idea
Monday Motivation: Reminder
Friends Let us begin this new day with our confident hope! +++ I pray that God, the source of hope, will fill you completely with joy and peace because you trust in him. Then you will overflow with confident hope through the power of the Holy Spirit. Romans 15:13 - NLT Are you someone who … Continue reading Monday Motivation: Reminder
Monday Motivation: Gift Giving
Friends Happy New Year! 2021 is upon us. We have been given a new day, a new year. What we choose to do with this new gift will make all the difference. +++ For we are God’s masterpiece. He has created us anew in Christ Jesus, so we can do the good things he planned … Continue reading Monday Motivation: Gift Giving
Merry Christmas!
Oh, clap your hands, all you peoples! Shout to God with the voice of triumph! Psalm 47:1 - NKJV For to us a child is born, to us a son is given, and the government will be on his shoulders. And he will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace. Isaiah … Continue reading Merry Christmas!
Monday Motivation: Package
Friends I stood in a long line at the post office this past week, arms filled with packages to be mailed. My gifts are on their way now, headed for family and friends across the country. Some packages will be opened immediately since the recipients know the contents, my annual haystack delivery, my nutty chocolate … Continue reading Monday Motivation: Package
Monday Motivation: Impossible
Friends In this Advent season, my thoughts turn to Mary as they always do. Her testimony offers a beacon of light for us in these dark, troubling times. +++ Then the angel said to her, “Do not be afraid, Mary, for you have found favor with God. And behold, you will conceive in your womb … Continue reading Monday Motivation: Impossible
Monday Motivation: Surrender
Friends Do you like to play games? What’s your favorite game? I like checkers, but it’s been years since I played it. Board games can be fun, but there are other games we shouldn’t play. May we know the difference today. +++ He has given me a new song to sing, a hymn of praise … Continue reading Monday Motivation: Surrender
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