Friends Check your calendars. It’s December 16th. There are only eight days left to get ready for Christmas! Yes, eight days! Are you frantic now? Is your heart racing? Is your mind swirling with all the items on your holiday to do list? You are not alone. Me too... +++ Peace I leave with you; … Continue reading Monday Motivation: Rush
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Monday Motivation: Notice
Friends As we journey through Advent, let us look for the Savior. Let us not miss the miracle, but be overcome with joy as we contemplate the wondrous grace of our God. +++ This will be a sign to you: You will find a baby wrapped in cloths and lying in a manger.” Luke 2:12 … Continue reading Monday Motivation: Notice
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: Blessings
Friends November is just around the corner, and Thanksgiving is not far away. Instead of celebrating a day of Thanksgiving this year, how about we celebrate a whole season of thankfulness? Starting this Friday, November 1st, let’s begin “30 Days of Gratitude!” Join me in finding a blessing each day and giving God the glory … Continue reading Monday Motivation: Blessings
Monday Motivation: Forgetful
Friends What’s this Monday like for you? Is your to do list overwhelming? Are you wondering how you will remember it all? +++ I have tried hard to find you— don’t let me wander from your commands. I have hidden your word in my heart, that I might not sin against you. Psalm 119:10-11 - … Continue reading Monday Motivation: Forgetful
Monday Motivation: Birdsong
Friends Are you near a window this morning? Can you step outside? Look, listen! God’s Glory is all around you. Sing for joy and give thanks for a new day! +++ The birds of the sky nest by the waters; they sing among the branches. Psalm 104:12 - NIV The birds are at it again. … Continue reading Monday Motivation: Birdsong
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: 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
Monday Motivation: His Glory
Friends Life is full of sad things. We often wonder why it has to be this way. Even still, God is sovereign and He knows our pain. He weeps with us and calls us to place our trust in Him. He will see us through. +++ Why am I discouraged? Why is my heart so … Continue reading Monday Motivation: His Glory
