Friends Have you ever experienced a panic attack? I had never had a panic attack before, but I certainly did on a long ago October evening when I found myself trapped inside an MRI machine. Between the anguish of an uncertain diagnosis and the pounding noises reverberating all around my head, I practically came unglued. … Continue reading Monday Motivation: Suffocating
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Monday Motivation: Nest
Friends What is your morning routine like? Is there a place you can go for a private retreat, a few moments alone to relax and consider the coming day? For me, that place is most definitely my front porch! Below is a pic of my morning retreat this summer! My husband labeled it as my … Continue reading Monday Motivation: Nest
Monday Motivation: Mourning Dove
Friends Have you had one of “those“ mornings recently? You know the kind I mean. I am talking about the kind of morning when your mind is racing with anxiety. It’s the kind of morning when you feel quite sure that you could just jump out of your own skin. Well, I had one of … Continue reading Monday Motivation: Mourning Dove
Monday Motivation: Pouting
Friends Is fear making you doubt that God can work it all out? Banish fear and doubt. The Lord your God is with you where ever you go (Joshua 1:9). +++ Now Thomas (also known as Didymus ), one of the Twelve, was not with the disciples when Jesus came. So the other disciples … Continue reading Monday Motivation: Pouting
Monday Motivation: Peace
Friends How are you this morning? Are you feeling perplexed by problems? Worn out by worry? Let me say the words we both need to hear today, “Peace be with you.” Will you say it back to me? For surely, we all need His peace. +++ On the evening of that first day of … Continue reading Monday Motivation: Peace
Monday Motivation: Garden Blessings
Friends Something new for you today! A different format to share our Monday morning time together! Please tap on the arrow in the middle of the image above and find a short video. Please let me know if you like this format by sending a comment! I hope you enjoy my garden blessings! +++ Let … Continue reading Monday Motivation: Garden Blessings
Monday Motivation: Backpack
FriendsIt’s graduation time! Congratulations to all the graduates, as well as all the parents, grandparents and teachers who helped them achieve this important accomplishment. I can hardly believe it, but I just celebrated the 40th anniversary of my college graduation from James Madison University in Harrisonburg, Virginia. Where have the years gone? It seems like … Continue reading Monday Motivation: Backpack
Monday Motivation: Begin Anew
Friends Happy New Year! Praying for abundant blessings for you and your family as we begin a new year. May the love of Christ abide in you, The peace of Christ surround , The joy of Christ abound, The hope of Christ light your way, today and always. Amen! +++ Therefore, if anyone is … Continue reading Monday Motivation: Begin Anew
Monday Motivation: Waterways
Friends Last week, I promised details on our recent cross country RV adventure. So here’s the stats: 62 days, 7440 miles, 14 states, 20 campsites,6 state parks, 4 county parks,3 National Parks. It was truly spectacular! Today, I share my reflections on the first half of our journey! +++ Jesus answered her, “If you … Continue reading Monday Motivation: Waterways
Monday Motivation: Home Sweet Home
Friends Are you a “Wizard of Oz” fan? It’s one of my all time favorite movies. I don’t have a pair of ruby red slippers, but today, I am in step with Dorothy as I click my heels together and declare, ”There’s no place like home! There’s no place like home!” +++ My father’s … Continue reading Monday Motivation: Home Sweet Home
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