Friends Today, I am pondering the blessing of friendship. A good friend is truly one of God’s greatest gifts. A recent visit from two of our oldest friends got me thinking about the beauty of friendship. God created us for community, for connection. Not only are we meant to live in relationship with God, but … Continue reading Monday Motivation: Table
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Monday Motivation: Resilient
Friends Are you struggling with something this morning? Is there a trial that is sapping your strength? Are you weighed down with worries? Hold out your hand, and hold onto God. He waits to walk with you, to strengthen you for the path ahead. +++ He lifted me out of the slimy pit, out of … Continue reading Monday Motivation: Resilient
Monday Motivation: Debt of Gratitude
Friends I am still thinking about 9/11 and remembering my experiences on that September day. I am so grateful for God’s great Grace that sees us through the unexpected storms of life. God is always with us. He’s just a prayer away. +++ Greater love has no one than this: to lay down one’s life … Continue reading Monday Motivation: Debt of Gratitude
9/11: Nowhere To Go
Friends It has been eighteen years since that horrific day in September of 2001. This story shares my terrifying experience stranded on the streets of downtown Washington, D.C. in the midst of the terrorist attacks. May we never forget those we lost, those who survived, and the hero's and heroines that saved so many. May … Continue reading 9/11: Nowhere To Go
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: Jump Rock
Friends Today, I am reminded of a family reunion trip we took a few years ago where my fearless son Jonathan talked the rest of us into taking a leap of faith. What challenge is awaiting you this morning? Will you turn away in fear or step out in faith? +++ For I know the … Continue reading Monday Motivation: Jump Rock
Monday Motivation: Everlasting
Friends My kitchen is still a mess, but I choose to live blessed. The floor will get fixed eventually, and in the meantime, I am standing on His promises. +++ But from everlasting to everlasting the Lord’s love is with those who fear him, and his righteousness with their children’s children Psalm 103:17 - NIV … Continue reading Monday Motivation: Everlasting
Monday Motivation: Hassles
Friends What hassles are you dealing with today? No matter how much we wish they would disappear and never resurface, the reality is that hardships and hassles are part of life. The only thing we get to control about them is our attitude. +++ Therefore, since we are receiving a kingdom that cannot be shaken, … Continue reading Monday Motivation: Hassles
Monday Motivation: Courage
Friends Sharing a little story from my childhood archives about my sainted mother. Join me in wishing her a “Happy Birthday!” later this week. Mom, consider this jaunt down memory lane an early birthday present! +++ Brothers and sisters, I do not consider myself yet to have taken hold of it. But one thing I … Continue reading Monday Motivation: Courage
Monday Motivation: Sand Castles
Friends Just returned from a few days at the beach. It’s a good place for contemplation. Have you had your time in the sand yet this summer? +++ “Anyone who listens to my teaching and follows it is wise, like a person who builds a house on solid rock. Though the rain comes in torrents … Continue reading Monday Motivation: Sand Castles
