Friends What hardships have found you today? Does peace seem far from your grasp? Don’t despair. Lift your hands and your problems to Jesus and find the peace He promised. +++ But I trust in you, Lord; I say, “You are my God.” My times are in your hands; deliver me from the hands … Continue reading Monday Motivation: Acceptance
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Monday Motivation: Serenity
Friends Are there things that are disturbing your peace today? You know where to take them. Lift them up to our Lord and find the peace you seek. +++ “I have told you these things, so that in me you may have peace. In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I … Continue reading Monday Motivation: Serenity
Monday Motivation: Bison Jam!
Friends My heart is heavy this morning for all those on the East Coast who have been impacted by hurricane damage and flooding, especially those in western North Carolina and the Upstate of South Carolina. Special prayers go out to all those without power and water, including much of my extended family in SC and … Continue reading Monday Motivation: Bison Jam!
Monday Motivation: Let It Go
Friends Reflecting back on a life lesson from my days as a young nurse. It’s a life lesson that still rings true even now. +++ “Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding;” Proverbs 3:5 - NIV Although uninvited and most unwelcome, death is a frequent … Continue reading Monday Motivation: Let It Go
Monday Motivation: Martha
Friends When I selected “rest” as my one word for this year, I think God chuckled, fully aware of how much prompting I would need on this one. The good news is that it’s quite clear that I am not the only one who struggles with the concept of rest. +++ “But Martha was … Continue reading Monday Motivation: Martha
Monday Motivation: Parable of the Vinca!
Friends My gypsy garden is going crazy in my driveway, and I just had to share this whimsical scene with you! Check out the pic below at the end of this post! Isn’t that just wild? Last summer, my father offered me the best description I have ever heard for the term “parable.” He … Continue reading Monday Motivation: Parable of the Vinca!
Monday Motivation: Stay
Friends Has the weather interfered with your travel plans lately? +++ “I waited patiently for the Lord; he turned to me and heard my cry.” Psalm 40:1 - NIV Sometimes it’s time to go. Sometimes it’s time to stay. Sometimes you really want to go, but circumstances beyond your control force you to … Continue reading Monday Motivation: Stay
Monday Motivation: Rapids
Friends I have been enjoying some fabulous time with my family, including some much coveted time with my son and his beloved. Whenever the family gathers, there is always storytelling, and today, this precious story came to mind. +++ Keep your lives free from the love of money and be content with what you … Continue reading Monday Motivation: Rapids
Monday Motivation: Storms
Friends I am revisiting an old favorite today because my pastor’s sermon yesterday brought this post to mind. I have always loved the story of Jesus calming the storm. Why? Because I can identify with those panicked disciples quaking in their sandals. The storm was raging all around them, and they were quite certain that … Continue reading Monday Motivation: Storms
Monday Motivation: Shifting Sands
Friends There is something about sticking my toes in the sand and watching the tide roll in and out that makes my brain shift to reflection mode. What about you? Have you had your contemplating time in the sand yet this summer? +++ “Anyone who listens to my teaching and follows it is wise, … Continue reading Monday Motivation: Shifting Sands
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