Category Archives: Motivation

Moving Forward in Faith

Posted on May 13, 2026 by Arrow

We were babysitting grandsons. As the four-year-old stood on the toybox, Papa encouraged him to jump into his arms. This kiddo wanted to. He would get his toes right to the edge and then … step down to the floor, … Continue reading →

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Moving Forward After Failure

Posted on May 6, 2026 by Arrow

Last year, I opened the door to let in cooler air. Apparently, an unwelcome gnat, perhaps with some friends … drifted in. They found my plants in the living room and master bath. You know what happened next. They laid … Continue reading →

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Guarding Your Heart Against Evil

Posted on April 22, 2026 by Arrow

We don’t have to look far or listen long to find evil. Whether it’s a news story about someone breaking the law or junk that pops up in ads, evil is all around us. So, what are we to do? … Continue reading →

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Creating a Habit of Daily Praise

Posted on April 8, 2026 by Arrow

There are things we do repeatedly throughout our day. Some repeat medications or exercises. Doctors advise drinking water multiple times a day. In Old Testament times, it was common for people to pray three times a day. Recently while reading … Continue reading →

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Choosing Between Wisdom and Foolishness: A Lesson from Proverbs

Posted on April 1, 2026 by Arrow

Interesting! This email just happens to coincide with April Fool’s Day! 😉 We make many decisions daily. What activities or business dealings will fill our hours? Choices about who to spend time with, how to spend time and money, where … Continue reading →

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Nourish Your Soul: The Power of God’s Word

Posted on March 25, 2026 by Arrow

Many of us are aiming for a healthier lifestyle. We try to include exercise and may add supplements and vitamins to our daily routine. But are we feeding our soul and spirit? This morning, I was reading a devotion that … Continue reading →

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How Does Light Meet Needs?

Posted on January 7, 2026 by Arrow

As I chatted at church Sunday, I got chilled. Thankfully, I stepped out of the shadows into the sunshine. Ah, hugged by warmth. Monday, I sat to enjoy my indoor Christmas lights. (Yes, they’re still up.) The glow imbued my … Continue reading →

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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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