Friends Are you someone who hangs onto things until they are thoroughly worn out before you replace them? I’m afraid that I am guilty as charged. I am learning that there are times when it’s good to embrace something new. How about you? +++ “See, I am doing a new thing! Now it springs … Continue reading Monday Motivation: All Things New
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Monday Motivation: Seasons
Friends Are you someone who enjoys the changing seasons, or would you prefer things to never change? +++ “There is a time for everything, and a season for every activity under the heavens:” Ecclesiastes 3:1 - NIV North Carolina is a four-season state. Here, we enjoy the quiet of winter before it gives … Continue reading Monday Motivation: Seasons
Monday Motivation: Rest
Friends Have you picked your one word for the new year? For those of you who have followed my blog for awhile, you are likely familiar with my one word challenge. Every year, I select one word for the year, one word to focus on, one to cling to, one word to foster my spiritual … Continue reading Monday Motivation: Rest
Monday Motivation: Gossip
Friends Have you felt the sting of someone talking about you behind your back? Have you been the subject of gossip? It hurts, doesn’t it? +++ “After this his wife Elizabeth became pregnant and for five months remained in seclusion. “The Lord has done this for me,” she said. “In these days he has … Continue reading Monday Motivation: Gossip
Monday Motivation: Flip-flops
Friends In this season of Thanksgiving, I share a life moment that I am forever thankful for. Here’s the final story in this series about our family’s move to Richmond. +++ “For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give … Continue reading Monday Motivation: Flip-flops
Monday Motivation: Feeling
Friends Several weeks ago, I told you a story about a teenage Anita, and my family’s unexpected move to Richmond. As I strolled down memory lane, I decided to make this a series with a few more reflections on that time long ago and the lessons learned. Here’s Part 2, and I hope you enjoy! … Continue reading Monday Motivation: Feeling
Monday Motivation: Power Of Prayer
Friends The power of prayer is amazing! Can I get an “Amen” on that? +++ “The Lord watches over you— the Lord is your shade at your right hand;” Psalm 121:5 - NIV I have spent most of my life within hospital walls. As a nurse, I walked those long white corridors millions of times. … Continue reading Monday Motivation: Power Of Prayer
Monday Motivation: Identical
Friends When we lose loved ones, they are never really lost, because they live on in our memories. It’s been ten years since we lost my sweet Aunt Tina, yet I can still see her big brown eyes and her beautiful smile. I can hear the sweet melody of her gentle voice. Those things are … Continue reading Monday Motivation: Identical
Monday Motivation: Unending
Friends I just returned from a fabulous week at the beach in South Carolina. We stayed at a lovely state park right on the ocean. October is a wonderful month to stick your toes in the sand. Some of the days were a bit chilly, but the cooler weather kept the crowds away, which was … Continue reading Monday Motivation: Unending
Monday Motivation: Running In Circles
Friends Have you ever found yourself stuck on a merry-go-round of emotion, your thoughts spinning in circles, swirling faster and faster with every turn of the wheel? You want so desperately to get off that ride of terror, but you cannot make it stop. +++ “Whether you turn to the right or to the left, … Continue reading Monday Motivation: Running In Circles
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