Friends It’s been a stormy week for our family with health issues for our beloved parents. As I navigated these storms this week, I recalled this story about my maternal grandmother. It seemed a good reminder to me right now, and I thought it might be a good one for you as well. +++ Be … Continue reading Monday Motivation: Clouds
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Monday Motivation: Blessed Assurance
Friends On these beautiful spring mornings, I am back on my front porch, nibbling on my breakfast, sipping my hot tea. I have a front row seat for the sunrise, and it never fails to bring a smile to my face. As I rock and reflect, I can’t help but marvel at the beauty of … Continue reading Monday Motivation: Blessed Assurance
Monday Motivation: Why?
Friends Have you ever asked the question, “Why, Lord, why?” +++ "Lord, if you had been here, my brother would not have died." John 11:32 - NIV It was a happy home, a house filled with hospitality, alive with the joy of good conversation. Heavenly aromas wafted out from the kitchen window, a bounty of delicious … Continue reading Monday Motivation: Why?
Monday Motivation: Chimes
Friends Storms rage all around us, but God is still there. He is always there. Hold on to His outstretched hand, and He will see you through. +++ The disciples went and woke him, saying, “Master, Master, we’re going to drown!” He got up and rebuked the wind and the raging waters; the storm … Continue reading Monday Motivation: Chimes
Monday Motivation: Zip-line
Friends Have you selected your “one Word” for 2025? For those of you who have been following my blog for awhile, you know that I pick one word to focus on each year, one word to guide my scripture reading, spiritual reflections, and prayer life. Last year, I selected “rest” as my one word, and … Continue reading Monday Motivation: Zip-line
Monday Motivation: Starting Over
Friends This is a day of new beginnings. Will you step into it with trust and hope? +++ “Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways submit to him, and he will make your paths straight.” Proverbs 3:5-6 - NIV It hit … Continue reading Monday Motivation: Starting Over
Monday Motivation: Watching Over Me
Friends Happy New Year! Praying the blessings of love, joy,peace, and hope over you as we begin a new year together. I am thankful for you! +++ “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 … Continue reading Monday Motivation: Watching Over Me
Monday Motivation: Did You Know?
Friends Do you have a favorite Christmas song? I have lots of them. See if you can figure out which one I am humming today! +++ “But Mary treasured up all these things and pondered them in her heart.” Luke 2:19 - NIV Mary, did you know? What were you thinking as you clung … Continue reading Monday Motivation: Did You Know?
Monday Motivation: The Innkeeper Part 2
Friends Today, in the second part of our Advent mini-series, we take another peep at the innkeeper as seen through the eyes of my dear friend and fellow author, Becky Scarlett. If you missed last week’s post, click here to explore Part 1 of this compelling story. To learn more about Becky’s superb collection of … Continue reading Monday Motivation: The Innkeeper Part 2
Monday Motivation: The Innkeeper Part 1
Friends What’s your take on the innkeeper in the Christmas story? Was he just a nasty fellow who slammed the door in Joseph’s face, or could we have it all wrong? Today, in Part 1 of a two-part mini-series, we will take another look at the innkeeper. This post features a thought provoking story written … Continue reading Monday Motivation: The Innkeeper Part 1
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