Category Archives: Motivation

Word for the Year

This is a first for me, a word for the year, something to contemplate and focus on. I asked the Lord about it and this is what came to me . . . with. With? My first thought was the … Continue reading →

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The Blessing of Rest

Ah, today is the Wednesday between Christmas and New Year’s Day. If you are not traveling on vacation, it is probably a day where things are slowing down a bit, perhaps a time to pause and rest, maybe even sleep … Continue reading →

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The Word

Words ~ What words specifically remind you of Christmas? As I began brainstorming, I came up with mistletoe, reindeer, wreath, Santa, pine trees, presents, snow, and carols, which reminded me of who we are singing about, Jesus. I added to … Continue reading →

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Peace in the Seasons

With the calendar reading December, you might expect something relating to winter or the season of Christmas. Instead, let’s look at how to maneuver through difficult seasons in life that may include seasons of new beginnings, seasons of waiting, seasons … Continue reading →

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Feeling Annoyed?

Some days, does it feel like everything and everyone around you is annoying? Noises rapping at your brain, a loud TV, ringing and pinging phones, bothersome emails, or background conversations? Today’s that day for me, so I opened my concordance … Continue reading →

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Beyond Thankful

When we look around, it’s easy to spot those who seem to be more blessed than us. They have high level positions, expensive clothes and cars, and smiling photos on social media. But, it’s just as easy to see those … Continue reading →

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Escape and Experience

Sometimes God’s Word just blows my mind! (Like beyond what we can think or imagine!) To me, 2 Peter 1:4 does just that. The Apostle Peter writes, “Through these he has given us his very great and precious promises, so … Continue reading →

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Our Role as Shepherds

When we think of shepherds, we typically imagine the guys who tend sheep. But Scripture gives the title of shepherds to many. Kings, prophets, national influencers, as well as leaders in the church were all called shepherds. My guess is … Continue reading →

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Jesus’s To Do List

I know some of you love a To Do list while others despise the very thought. Just mentioning the things on my list stresses out my spouse! To Do lists typically include verbs, actions that we want to take or … Continue reading →

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Remind Me to Forget

Sometimes we pause to remember and reflect on special childhood memories, birthdays or holidays with loved ones, or the celebration of accomplishments or successes. Other times, failures or poor choices made in our past sneak up to haunt and torment … Continue reading →

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