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
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Monday Motivation: A Good Neighbor
Friends Another Monday, another day to give thanks for all our blessings!Today, I am giving thanks for a most special blessing. Tomorrow is my sweet Mama’s 80th birthday! To celebrate this special day and honor this kind, loving and all around amazing lady, I wrote a little story about her origins and a lesson we … Continue reading Monday Motivation: A Good Neighbor
Monday Motivation: Morning Miracle
Friends I am still thinking about the beach. Have you watched the sun rise over the water lately? +++ Praise the Lord, my soul. Lord my God, you are very great; you are clothed with splendor and majesty. The Lord wraps himself in light as with a garment; he stretches out the heavens like a … Continue reading Monday Motivation: Morning Miracle
Monday Motivation: Distant Shore
Friends Independence Day is almost upon us. Thanking God for our country, our freedoms, and the brave men and women of the Armed Forces who serve and protect us that we might live free. Today, let’s visit the sandy shores once more. This is becoming a beach series. The ocean seems to offer a great … Continue reading Monday Motivation: Distant Shore
Monday Motivation: Riding The Waves
Friends Thinking back to my beach trip today and recalling a precious memory of my grandfather. Hope this summer day finds you thinking pleasant thoughts as we remind ourselves of our Father’s love. +++ Cast all your anxiety on him because he cares for you. 1 Peter 5:7 - NIV My recent wave watching conjured … Continue reading Monday Motivation: Riding The Waves
Monday Motivation: Father’s Day
Friends Hoping that Father’s Day was a special day of celebration for your family. To the men that have influenced our lives as fathers, grandfathers, father in laws, husbands, uncles and special friends, we offer our thanks for your faithfulness, leadership, encouragement and devotion. It is indeed a privilege to be loved by godly men … Continue reading Monday Motivation: Father’s Day
Monday Motivation: Rain
Friends On this stretch of rainy days, I have been doing some front porch sitting. Just taking time to rock and reflect, to feel the coolness of the air and watch it rain. Let the rain remind You of God’s limitless love for you this day. *** He covers the sky with clouds; he supplies … Continue reading Monday Motivation: Rain
Beany and Me: Memoirs of an Army Brat
If you happened upon him in your daily travels, you would not be impressed. You would likely pass him by with only a casual glance. His faded red shirt and blue overalls are threadbare. His shoes are worn and covered with the grime of years gone by. His bright blue eyes light up his face … Continue reading Beany and Me: Memoirs of an Army Brat
Faith Beyond Sight 