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
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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: You Are
Friends On this fine Monday morning, let us lift up our praises to The Lord! No matter how difficult our circumstances may be today, there are still so many reasons to offer our thanks and praise. Sharing some of my poetry, a frequent prayer of mine. Let the imagery remind you of God’s promises and … Continue reading Monday Motivation: You Are
Monday Motivation; Reunions
MM July 23 Reunions Friends Summertime in the South signals the time for family reunions. On Saturday, I attended the 119th Reunion of the Peden Family. Started in 1899, these reunions celebrate the Scots-Irish ancestry of our family on the grounds of the historic Presbyterian church established in 1786 by our family. This year, I … Continue reading Monday Motivation; Reunions
Monday Motivation: Sweet Praise
Friends Take a moment. Step outside. Look. Listen. Breathe deeply. All of creation is singing His Praises this morning. Let us join in and lift up sweet praise. *** You make known to me the path of life; in your presence there is fullness of joy; at your right hand are pleasures forevermore. Psalm 16:11 … Continue reading Monday Motivation: Sweet Praise
Mother’s Day
Friends, Hoping it was a special Mother’s Day for you and your family! In honor of Mother’s Day, I want to thank all the precious women in my life. I have been so blessed by a loving mother, a precious mother in law, wonderful grandmothers and fabulous aunts. I am surrounded by friends who have … Continue reading Mother’s Day
Monday Motivation: Your Grace Prevails
Friends, On this Monday morning, I am still thinking on Grace... BODY & SOUL For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith —and this is not from yourselves, it is the gift of God. - Ephesians 2:8 (NIV) The beauty of Spring is all around us. As I walk through my garden, I marvel at … Continue reading Monday Motivation: Your Grace Prevails
Monday Motivation: Grateful For His Grace
Friends, It’s Spring in Carolina! The dogwoods are at their peak. The azaleas are in full color. Let us rejoice in God’s creation. Let us give thanks for His great Grace! BODY & SOUL For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith —and this is not from yourselves, it is the gift … Continue reading Monday Motivation: Grateful For His Grace
The List
Plain white paper. Dark black ink. The list. A very long list. Faults. Failures. Forsaken vows. My sin. Simply written. Just lying there. Flapping in the breeze. Heart pounding. Oh, let no one see. The list. My shame. My sorrow. My regret. All on the list. The plain white paper. Now laid upon the wood. … Continue reading The List
Monday Motivation: Empty
Friends, Easter Greetings! He is Risen! He is Risen Indeed! I am thinking of the disciples on that long ago Saturday. The events of Friday replaying again and agin in their minds like a nightmare that worn’t go away. The future was bleak, their grief inconsolable. Then came Sunday. The emptiness was replaced with astonished … Continue reading Monday Motivation: Empty
Faith Beyond Sight 
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