Friends I wanted to share an update on our family situation. My much beloved father entered hospice care this weekend. Eight weeks ago,he had a serious heart failure episode that required hospitalization and then three weeks of Rehab thereafter. In mid-June, he returned back to his apartment in assisted living, and he and my mother … Continue reading Monday Motivation: Him Before Me
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Monday Motivation: Giving Up
Friends You should see my front porch. It’s covered in blooms and lush greenery! Everything is growing well, but that wasn’t always the story. +++ “For you know that when your faith is tested, your endurance has a chance to grow.” James 1:3 NLT Have you ever tried to make something happen, and no matter … Continue reading Monday Motivation: Giving Up
Monday Motivation: Ready or Not?
Friends Just a few weeks ago, I was piddling in my garden, enjoying a beautiful summer day, and all was right with the world. Then the phone rang, and everything changed. Fear and worry overwhelmed me, and I wasn’t ready. Can you relate? Have you ever had a phone call that turned your world upside … Continue reading Monday Motivation: Ready or Not?
Monday Motivation: Call and Response
Friends I rose early on Saturday morning and caught the sunrise from my front porch. Despite the early hour, my mind was in overdrive, anxious thoughts swirling around and around. Then I heard the sound that made me pause. It was a familiar, comforting sound, and suddenly,my frown shifted to a smile. +++ ““Come to … Continue reading Monday Motivation: Call and Response
Monday Motivation: Zip-line
Friends Have you selected your “one Word” for 2025? For those of you who have been following my blog for awhile, you know that I pick one word to focus on each year, one word to guide my scripture reading, spiritual reflections, and prayer life. Last year, I selected “rest” as my one word, and … Continue reading Monday Motivation: Zip-line
Monday Motivation: Watching Over Me
Friends Happy New Year! Praying the blessings of love, joy,peace, and hope over you as we begin a new year together. I am thankful for you! +++ “Though I walk in the midst of trouble, you preserve my life. You stretch out your hand against the anger of my foes; with your right hand … Continue reading Monday Motivation: Watching Over Me
Monday Motivation: Acceptance
Friends What hardships have found you today? Does peace seem far from your grasp? Don’t despair. Lift your hands and your problems to Jesus and find the peace He promised. +++ But I trust in you, Lord; I say, “You are my God.” My times are in your hands; deliver me from the hands … Continue reading Monday Motivation: Acceptance
Monday Motivation: Grudge
Friends My recent visit to the Flight 93 Memorial has left me thinking about the importance of forgiveness, and it brought this story to mind. Perhaps it’s a message we need to hear on this Monday morning. +++ Bear with each other and forgive one another if any of you has a grievance against … Continue reading Monday Motivation: Grudge
Monday Motivation: Let It Go
Friends Reflecting back on a life lesson from my days as a young nurse. It’s a life lesson that still rings true even now. +++ “Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding;” Proverbs 3:5 - NIV Although uninvited and most unwelcome, death is a frequent … Continue reading Monday Motivation: Let It Go
Monday Motivation: Martha
Friends When I selected “rest” as my one word for this year, I think God chuckled, fully aware of how much prompting I would need on this one. The good news is that it’s quite clear that I am not the only one who struggles with the concept of rest. +++ “But Martha was … Continue reading Monday Motivation: Martha
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