Category Archives: Motivation

Do What You Do

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

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

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?!

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

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

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

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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Our Heavenly Home:  A New Earth

At the end of May (2025), I wrote about spiritual graduations. Today I thought we’d look at our future, ultimate “graduation” when our new eyes in our new body will experience our new heavenly home, a New Earth. “Then I … Continue reading

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Are We Prepared?

I write this as my husband and I are preparing for his knee replacement surgery scheduled for tomorrow morning. Prescriptions picked up, linens cleaned, and a walker borrowed. Check, check, and check! We are ready. When we choose to live … Continue reading

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Share the Music

Have you ever received a text from a friend or family member that included a link to a song or perhaps just a couple lines of song lyrics? People share either because something touched their heart and/or they thought the … Continue reading

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