Friends Wherever you are in the heights or the depths today, whatever trials besiege you, may we rest in the certainty that our God is good, all the time! +++ Not only so, but we also glory in our sufferings, because we know that suffering produces perseverance; perseverance, character; and character, hope. Romans 5:3-4 - … Continue reading Monday Motivation: Transforming Trouble
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Monday Motivation: Stories
Friends On this Monday morning, I send a shout out to the wonderful women of “WOW” at Living Word Lutheran Church in The Woodlands, Texas. For several years, these “Women of the Word” have been faithful supporters of my writing, sharing my Monday Motivations with friends and family, even reading some of my messages at … Continue reading Monday Motivation: Stories
Monday Motivation: Balcony
Friends As I travel through this season of Thanksgiving, I offer thanks to our Lord for my dear friends and precious loved ones who have rejoiced with me in the sunshine and stood with me through the dark days. What a blessing you have been to my life! Dedicating this message to my Auntie Sandra … Continue reading Monday Motivation: Balcony
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: Words
Friends Kindness is a powerful thing. It’s found in the little things of life; a warm smile, an open door, a word of encouragement. The act seems small as you share it, but its impact is far reaching. Kindness can be a life raft for someone flailing in rough waters, the reason to hang on, … Continue reading Monday Motivation: Words
Monday Motivation: Resilient
Friends Are you struggling with something this morning? Is there a trial that is sapping your strength? Are you weighed down with worries? Hold out your hand, and hold onto God. He waits to walk with you, to strengthen you for the path ahead. +++ He lifted me out of the slimy pit, out of … Continue reading Monday Motivation: Resilient
Monday Motivation: Water Walking
Friends I am thinking about the storms of life; how they toss us about, shake our courage, leave us feeling desperate and alone. But here’s the truth we so often forget in times of trial. No matter how rough the waters, our Savior still walks with us through it all. +++ Immediately Jesus made the … Continue reading Monday Motivation: Water Walking
Monday Motivation: Debt of Gratitude
Friends I am still thinking about 9/11 and remembering my experiences on that September day. I am so grateful for God’s great Grace that sees us through the unexpected storms of life. God is always with us. He’s just a prayer away. +++ Greater love has no one than this: to lay down one’s life … Continue reading Monday Motivation: Debt of Gratitude
9/11: Nowhere To Go
Friends It has been eighteen years since that horrific day in September of 2001. This story shares my terrifying experience stranded on the streets of downtown Washington, D.C. in the midst of the terrorist attacks. May we never forget those we lost, those who survived, and the hero's and heroines that saved so many. May … Continue reading 9/11: Nowhere To Go
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
