Friends The weather is warming up. Things are starting to bloom. What about us? Are we cultivating new growth, bearing good fruit? +++ “I am the true vine, and my Father is the gardener. 2 He cuts off every branch in me that bears no fruit, while every branch that does bear fruit he prunes … Continue reading Monday Motivation: Pruning
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Monday Motivation: Vine
Friends Are you blossoming in the sunshine of life today or withering on the vine? It all depends on what we cling to, where we choose to abide. Let us choose to abide In Christ today, and find His light, His Joy, His perfect Peace. +++ “I am the vine; you are the branches. If … Continue reading Monday Motivation: Vine
Monday Motivation: Memory
Friends Reflecting on some memories today and rejoicing in God's great faithfulness throughout my life. May the assurance of His faithful Presence give you comfort and peace this day. +++ The Lord is my rock and my fortress and my deliverer, my God, my rock, in whom I take refuge, my shield, and the horn … Continue reading Monday Motivation: Memory
Monday Motivation: Storms
Friends Revisiting an old favorite today as I consider the storms that rage around my family and friends. How about you? Are you stranded on stormy seas this morning or standing on solid ground? No matter where you find yourself, rest assured that our God of grace and goodness goes with you through it all. … Continue reading Monday Motivation: Storms
Monday Motivation: Name
Friends Go to your mirror. Gaze at your reflection and smile. Yes, smile! For you are precious in God’s sight. He loves you and He knows you by name. +++ God replied to Moses, “ I am who i am. Say this to the people of Israel: I am has sent me to you.” Exodus … Continue reading Monday Motivation: Name
Monday Motivation: Focus
Friends What is vying for your attention this morning? Are you weary from worry? Are you anxious over the path ahead? If so, hear the instruction of the Apostle Paul. “Be anxious for nothing!” +++ Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to … Continue reading Monday Motivation: Focus
Monday Motivation: Supplies
Friends Thinking today of long hallways and white uniforms, of sick people waiting for a helping hand, hoping for a healing touch. You and I know a Divine Healer who can meet us wherever we are and supply all our needs. +++ And my God will supply every need of yours according to his riches … Continue reading Monday Motivation: Supplies
Monday Motivation: Road Ahead
Friends Where are you today? Are you trudging up a long steep hill or skipping along down a lush green path? Wherever you find yourself today, be assured that you do not walk alone. His Grace goes with you. +++ But he said to me, “My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is … Continue reading Monday Motivation: Road Ahead
Monday Motivation: Wait Friends Happy New Year’s Eve! It’s almost 2019! Wishing you and your family love, joy, peace and hope as we begin a new year. Blessings to you! +++ Now there was a man in Jerusalem called Simeon, who was righteous and devout. He was waiting for the consolation of Israel, and the … Continue reading
Monday Motivation: Night Shift
Friends Merry Christmas! A Savior is born! Glory to God in the Highest and on earth, Peace and good will to all! +++ And there were shepherds living out in the fields nearby, keeping watch over their flocks at night. An angel of the Lord appeared to them, and the glory of the Lord shone … Continue reading Monday Motivation: Night Shift
