Friends I am pondering grace this morning. God’s grace is always with us in the sunshine and the storms. +++ At noon, darkness came over the whole land until three in the afternoon. And at three in the afternoon Jesus cried out in a loud voice, “Eloi, Eloi, lema sabachthani?” (which means “My God, my … Continue reading Monday Motivation: Hidden Grace
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Monday Motivation: Paradise Found
FriendsHoly Week is upon us! The parade of Palm Sunday has passed. Now our gaze shifts to the cross. Upon that hill so long ago and so far away, Jesus paid the ultimate price, and because of His sacrifice, you and I have the promise of paradise. To Jesus, we sing, “Hosanna, Hosanna in the … Continue reading Monday Motivation: Paradise Found
Monday Motivation: Today
Friends Is their a song in your heart today? Is it a ballad of woe or a hymn of praise? +++ 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 you save me. Psalm 138:7 - NIV … Continue reading Monday Motivation: Today
Monday Motivation: Catch It
Friends I hope love and joy find you as we draw near to Valentine’s Day! Today, I share a memory of love sure to bring a smile, and maybe, just maybe, a bright ball of hope! ++++ “But now, Lord, what do I look for? My hope is in you. Psalm 39:7 - NIV The … Continue reading Monday Motivation: Catch It
Monday Motivation: Your Word
Friends It’s a new year, and it’s time to pick a new word. What’s your word for the coming year? +++ “But now, Lord, what do I look for? My hope is in you. Psalm 39:7 - NIV Do words have power? Can they shape our thoughts or alter our attitudes? If we fill our … Continue reading Monday Motivation: Your Word
Monday Motivation: Rejoice?
Friends On this January morning, do you have reason to rejoice? +++ But let all who take refuge in you be glad; let them ever sing for joy. Spread your protection over them, that those who love your name may rejoice in you. Psalm 5:11 - NIV Have you ever shook your head in bewilderment … Continue reading Monday Motivation: Rejoice?
Monday Motivation: Drum
Friends Do you have a favorite Christmas song? +++ When they saw the star, they were overjoyed. On coming to the house, they saw the child with his mother Mary, and they bowed down and worshiped him. Then they opened their treasures and presented him with gifts of gold, frankincense and myrrh. Matthew 2:10-11 - … Continue reading Monday Motivation: Drum
Monday Motivation: Sign
Friends May the blessings of this special season find you this week as we celebrate the birth of our Savior. Let us rejoice in His coming for His love and grace gives us hope. +++ For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Saviour, which is Christ the Lord. And … Continue reading Monday Motivation: Sign
Monday Motivation: Package
Friends I stood in a long line at the post office this past week, arms filled with packages to be mailed. My gifts are on their way now, headed for family and friends across the country. Some packages will be opened immediately since the recipients know the contents, my annual haystack delivery, my nutty chocolate … Continue reading Monday Motivation: Package
Monday Motivation: Impossible
Friends In this Advent season, my thoughts turn to Mary as they always do. Her testimony offers a beacon of light for us in these dark, troubling times. +++ Then the angel said to her, “Do not be afraid, Mary, for you have found favor with God. And behold, you will conceive in your womb … Continue reading Monday Motivation: Impossible
