Category Archives: Motivation

True Freedom

Freedoms around the world vary. Consider what freedoms we have. Are we free to decide what to eat, what to wear, what work to do, where to go, how and with whom to spend your time? How about the bigger … Continue reading →

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Quiet Times

As my spouse sleeps soundly, I tiptoe through the bedroom cautiously opening and closing drawers, brushing my teeth in our walk-in closet (not spitting there), and slipping into the restroom to change clothes hoping the door won’t squeak, only to … Continue reading →

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Chaos vs Order

Anyone still have the notorious junk drawer? The front of our junk drawer is filled with desk items and a few small tools, while the back threatens to become a burial ground for odd things that are seldom used and … Continue reading →

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Truth Triumphs

When asked about biting his baby brother, the preschooler responded, “I kissed him with my teeth!” Ha! The world tells us—who know better—that it’s acceptable to fudge on the truth, to fib about our age in order to get a … Continue reading →

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A Love Letter to You

Messages and emails, articles and updates, news reports, and nonsense. All filling our phones and inboxes and consuming our precious time. Every day we choose which items to read, reply to, ignore, and delete. Talk about overwhelming! And don’t forget … Continue reading →

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Fall ~ Not a Season

I remember trying to land my bike after attempting my one and only jump on a neighborhood homemade ramp. Instead, I landed on my knees and still have the scars! Many have fallen for scams or claim to have fallen … Continue reading →

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Overflowing Hope

This city slicker loves to fish. Even after hours of no nibbles, I will not be deterred. I cast my line for the umpteenth time, imagining a different outcome. I long to feel the double yank, evidence that something snagged … Continue reading →

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Your Work Rewarded

From the beginning, work was part of God’s plan. Adam was blessed to work in the garden and name the animals. Together, Adam and Eve were assigned the task of raising the first family and governing the earth and its … Continue reading →

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Go to the Source

In the early morning hours after sending last week’s “Wednesday Whisper,” I found myself asking, “So, Lord, do You have any ideas for next wee…?” I couldn’t even finish my thought. The absurdity of wondering if the Creator of all … Continue reading →

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God Makes a Way

Imagine a gameboard. You move your character along the path and suddenly, you are sent back to “Start.” In real life, detours and construction zones block the way we want to go. Life has similar setbacks, surprises, and delayed dreams. … Continue reading →

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