Friends I am revisiting an old favorite today because my pastor’s sermon yesterday brought this post to mind. I have always loved the story of Jesus calming the storm. Why? Because I can identify with those panicked disciples quaking in their sandals. The storm was raging all around them, and they were quite certain that … Continue reading Monday Motivation: Storms
Tag: Rest
Monday Motivation: Resting
Friends For the past several years, I have been participating in the “My One Word” challenge by selecting one word to focus on for the entire year. This past January, I selected the word “rest” as my one word for 2024. It’s amazing how often I have encountered that one word in my devotions and … Continue reading Monday Motivation: Resting
Monday Motivation: Rest
Friends Have you picked your one word for the new year? For those of you who have followed my blog for awhile, you are likely familiar with my one word challenge. Every year, I select one word for the year, one word to focus on, one to cling to, one word to foster my spiritual … Continue reading Monday Motivation: Rest
Monday Motivation: Nest
Friends What is your morning routine like? Is there a place you can go for a private retreat, a few moments alone to relax and consider the coming day? For me, that place is most definitely my front porch! Below is a pic of my morning retreat this summer! My husband labeled it as my … Continue reading Monday Motivation: Nest
Monday Motivation: Mourning Dove
Friends Have you had one of “those“ mornings recently? You know the kind I mean. I am talking about the kind of morning when your mind is racing with anxiety. It’s the kind of morning when you feel quite sure that you could just jump out of your own skin. Well, I had one of … Continue reading Monday Motivation: Mourning Dove
Monday Motivation: Backpack
FriendsIt’s graduation time! Congratulations to all the graduates, as well as all the parents, grandparents and teachers who helped them achieve this important accomplishment. I can hardly believe it, but I just celebrated the 40th anniversary of my college graduation from James Madison University in Harrisonburg, Virginia. Where have the years gone? It seems like … Continue reading Monday Motivation: Backpack
Monday Motivation: Arrows
Friends Are you anxious on this Monday morning? Does fear nip at your heels? There is so much heartache all around us. Still, we must take courage! We are no longer slaves to fear, for we are children of God. +++ In addition to all this, take up the shield of faith, with which you can … Continue reading Monday Motivation: Arrows
Monday Motivation: The Call
Friends Have you ever had the pleasure of enjoying our National Parks? I certainly hope so. To me, the National Parks are one of the greatest blessings of our democracy. Make a plan to visit one of the National Parks soon. You won’t be disappointed! +++ I call to you, Lord, come quickly to … Continue reading Monday Motivation: The Call
Monday Motivation: Surrender
Friends Do you like to play games? What’s your favorite game? I like checkers, but it’s been years since I played it. Board games can be fun, but there are other games we shouldn’t play. May we know the difference today. +++ He has given me a new song to sing, a hymn of praise … Continue reading Monday Motivation: Surrender
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
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