Friends Have you ever felt like a bundle of nerves? I have. Today, I share with you some wise advice my dear father shared with me. +++ But when I am afraid, I will put my trust in you. Psalm 56:3 - NLT So there’s a reason my son is an only child. Actually, several … Continue reading Monday Motivation: Bundle Of Nerves
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Monday Motivation: Home
Friends There’s no place like home. May the God of love and grace bless your home today. May His love live there always. +++ My people will live in peaceful dwelling places, in secure homes, in undisturbed places of rest. Isaiah 32:18 - NIV This week marks 32 years since the day the moving van … Continue reading Monday Motivation: Home
Monday Motivation: Smile
Friends What’s your face like today? Is it weighted down with a frown or lifted with a smile? A smile is better! +++ The heavens declare the glory of God; the skies proclaim the work of his hands. Day after day they pour forth speech; night after night they reveal knowledge. They have no speech, … Continue reading Monday Motivation: Smile
Monday Motivation: Downcast
Friends What’s the state of your soul this morning? Are you weighed down by worry? Let me speak these good words over you, “Trust and don’t be afraid!” +++ Why, my soul, are you downcast? Why so disturbed within me? Put your hope in God, for I will yet praise him, my Savior and my … Continue reading Monday Motivation: Downcast
Monday Motivation: Shield
Friends How are you holding up in the midst of these uncertain times? Fear and anxiety pounce on us regularly these days, but God is still there, in control and always faithful. Place your trust in Him today! +++ Be alert and of sober mind. Your enemy the devil prowls around like a roaring lion … Continue reading Monday Motivation: Shield
Monday Motivation: Peace
Friends How are you this morning? i don’t know about you, but I have been feeling far from peaceful the past few days. The uncertainty and social isolation are taking their toll on this household. But I am taking a new stance today. I am working on a better attitude. So I say to you, … Continue reading Monday Motivation: Peace
Monday Motivation: Chimes
Friends Storms rage all around us, but God is still there. He is always there. Hold on to His outstretched hand, and He will see you through. +++ The disciples went and woke him, saying, “Master, Master, we’re going to drown!” He got up and rebuked the wind and the raging waters; the storm subsided, … Continue reading Monday Motivation: Chimes
Monday Motivation: Diamond
Friends Valentine’s Day is just around the corner. It is a season full of red hearts and pink ribbon, sappy cards and chocolate kisses, red roses and sparkling diamonds. We offer these gifts as tokens of our affection, but does our love have the depth and breadth it should? +++ Love must be sincere... Romans … Continue reading Monday Motivation: Diamond
Monday Motivation: Stories
Friends On this Monday morning, I send a shout out to the wonderful women of “WOW” at Living Word Lutheran Church in The Woodlands, Texas. For several years, these “Women of the Word” have been faithful supporters of my writing, sharing my Monday Motivations with friends and family, even reading some of my messages at … Continue reading Monday Motivation: Stories
Monday Motivation: Best Mommy Moment
Friends I hope your holidays have been a special time with family and friends. This time of year brings joy and connection, but it can also be a time of sorrow as we remember loved ones who are missing from our holiday gatherings. Today, I honor the memory of my dear friend Hilda Isley who … Continue reading Monday Motivation: Best Mommy Moment
