Friends My garden never fails to “WOW” me with its gorgeous blooms. It also never fails to whisper a good word to me as I wander through its peaceful beauty. Today’s lesson is courtesy of my ‘clematis, and one I’d love to share with you! +++ “I am the vine; you are the branches. … Continue reading Monday Motivation: Clematis
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Monday Motivation: Bundle Of Nerves
FriendsThis past weekend, I experienced the pleasure of a joyous celebration! Can it get any better than a one-year-old birthday party? Watching this precious little girl interact with her loving mother brought back lots of memories of my early ”Mommy” days. Perhaps it was those reflections or last week’s story about my dear father, or … Continue reading Monday Motivation: Bundle Of Nerves
Monday Motivation: Perfection
Friends I hope yesterday was a most excellent Father’s Day for all the fathers, grandfathers, uncles, and father figures out there. These men are such a special and important part of our childhood,adolescence, and adulthood. For those blessed with good fathers and grandfathers, let our thanks go to God. For those whose relationships are not … Continue reading Monday Motivation: Perfection
Monday Motivation: Backpack
FriendsIt’s graduation time! Congratulations to all the graduates, as well as all the parents, grandparents and teachers who helped them achieve this important accomplishment. I can hardly believe it, but I just celebrated the 40th anniversary of my college graduation from James Madison University in Harrisonburg, Virginia. Where have the years gone? It seems like … Continue reading Monday Motivation: Backpack
monday Motivation: Overcoming
FriendsOn this Memorial Day, let us remember the fallen, the brave military service men and women who gave their lives in service to our country. We owe them a great debt of gratitude for their bravery, commitment and sacrifice. May we not forget that each of those lost on the battlefields were someone’s beloved husband, … Continue reading monday Motivation: Overcoming
Monday Motivation: Paradise
FriendsI use to think that paradise sounded like a palm tree on a glistening white sand beach, the pristine aqua waters of the Caribbean lapping at my feet. Yet, the older I get, I find my idea of paradise looks quite different. It looks a lot like heaven! +++One of the criminals who hung there … Continue reading Monday Motivation: Paradise
Monday Motivation: Parade
FriendsHoly Week is upon us! Throughout this week of remembrance, let us journey with Jesus, considering all the highs and lows of this last week of His earthly life. Let us rejoice with Him in the triumph and weep with Him in the sorrow. Above all, let us never forget the price He paid to … Continue reading Monday Motivation: Parade
Monday Motivation: Obstacle Course
FriendsAre there challenges in your life right now? Obstacles to overcome? Rest easy. The Lord your God goes with you into this new day and He will equip you with what you need to persevere. +++I love you, Lord, my strength. The Lord is my rock, my fortress and my deliverer; my God is my … Continue reading Monday Motivation: Obstacle Course
Monday Motivation: Contrast
Friends Are there trials in your life today? Are they dragging you down, filling you with dread and worry? Take heart! Jesus stands ready to bring you joy despite your difficult circumstances. +++ Consider it pure joy, my brothers and sisters, whenever you face trials of many kinds, because you know that the testing … Continue reading Monday Motivation: Contrast
Monday Motivation: Arrows
Friends Are you anxious on this Monday morning? Does fear nip at your heels? There is so much heartache all around us. Still, we must take courage! We are no longer slaves to fear, for we are children of God. +++ In addition to all this, take up the shield of faith, with which you can … Continue reading Monday Motivation: Arrows
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