Category Archives: Motivation

Wearing God’s Armor … Even at Night

Posted on December 10, 2025 by Arrow

I admit, sometimes I wake up at night with my brain stressing over problems or upcoming tasks and events. It helps to pray or recite memory verses or worship songs. These give my brain something different to focus on. But … Continue reading →

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What Was Jesus Thankful For?

Posted on November 26, 2025 by Arrow

It’s Thanksgiving week! When searching for verses regarding thanks, we typically turn to the book of Psalms. David and others wrote beautiful songs of thanksgiving to God. (For examples, see Psalms 100, 103, 136, and 95:1-7.) In the gospels, we … Continue reading →

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Stay the Course

Posted on November 12, 2025 by Arrow

I’ve mentioned this before, but I’ll say it again. I love fishing! Over the years, we have found “our spot” to catch fish. The problem is “our spot” can be windy at times. The goal to stay in “our spot” … Continue reading →

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Do What You Do

Posted on November 5, 2025 by Arrow

It is wonderful to see God’s people stepping up and meeting a need in an area in which they have been especially gifted. Our church recently had a family worship night in which the kids and their leaders led us … Continue reading →

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Afraid, Yet Joyful

Posted on October 29, 2025 by Arrow

Afraid . . . yet joyful. Who would this describe? A newly engaged couple? A mom-to-be? A student, on their first day of school? You, at a new job? This unique blend of descriptors is actually found in Matthew 28:8. … Continue reading →

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On Duty

Posted on October 15, 2025 by Arrow

The phrase “on duty” may conjure up images of police officers and medical workers, or, if you have a swimming pool, it may describe your designated lifeguard. In John 18, we find “the girl on duty”, one of whom I … Continue reading →

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How Stubborn Can We Be?!

Posted on October 8, 2025 by Arrow

It is nearly impossible to make someone do something! Whether they are 2, 12, or 92. We can try to sweet talk, reason with, bribe, and threaten them. But if their mind is made up, forget about it! This reminds … Continue reading →

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The Progression of Belief

Posted on October 1, 2025 by Arrow

Progress comes in all forms. As a teacher, it was delightful to see my young students grow from non-readers to fluent readers. Today, let’s follow the progression of belief of a man born blind. The story occurs as Jesus travels … Continue reading →

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On Guard

Posted on August 20, 2025 by Arrow

As our teenage grandchild visited and we nonchalantly turned on the TV, I was reminded of some good advice from God’s book of wisdom, the book of Proverbs. “Above all else, guard your heart, for it is the wellspring of … Continue reading →

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God’s Wonderful Word

Posted on August 13, 2025 by Arrow

Last year I was gifted a beautifully illustrated coffee table rendition of the book of Psalms. This morning, I spent some time soaking in Psalm 119, the longest chapter in the Bible. Today I thought I’d try to summarize its … Continue reading →

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