Category Archives: Motivation

A Welcoming Table

Surprise! Uncle Arnie calls and announces that his son and daughter-in-law are in town. Would we like to get together? God’s grace and remembering that we had some good dinner options in the freezer helped me respond with, “Come on … Continue reading

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A Lesson From Grandpa

A college gal set aside a few days to visit her grandparents. Arriving at their home late on a Saturday night, the young lady planned to relax on Sunday morning. To her surprise, Grandpa was shocked that she would even … Continue reading

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Concern for Others’ Hearts

Atherosclerosis or “hardening of the heart” occurs when arteries become narrowed or blocked with plaques. We know from Scripture that this “hardening” can happen spiritually as well. The author of Hebrews warns, “So, as the Holy Spirit says: ‘Today, if … Continue reading

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Evidence of Change

A friend of mine fell and broke an arm. Eventually, there will be more tests and therapy to check for evidence of healing and improved motion and strength. This week I’m looking again at the teaching of John the Baptizer. … Continue reading

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If God Says “Yes,” Why Would We Say “No”?

We pray and ask God for our deepest desires. Sometimes, we see that what we long for is happening. Why, then, would we ever sabotage it? This is exactly what the nation of Israel did long ago. With God’s help, … Continue reading

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NOT a Coincidence

My daughter-in-law ‘happened’ to let me know that a package for her daughter (my granddaughter) did not arrive as planned. I checked my emails and credit card history and voila, I only thought I had completed the order for her … Continue reading

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Drink Diligently

On cold winter mornings, it is always nice to have something warm to drink. Whether sipping tea, coffee, or cocoa, you feel the heat slide down to warm you deep inside. The only problem is, the comfort and satisfaction are … Continue reading

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Spiritual Health

You know those times when you are feeling really crummy? Perhaps you have a cold, ate the wrong foods, or put your back out. Ugh! You’d do almost anything to feel better. But when we’re in a spiritual slump, sometimes … Continue reading

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What Do We Want?

At holidays and birthdays, we may hear family and friends asking, “What do you want?” In Scripture, we find some interesting requests presented to God and Jesus: Jesus also taught, “For whoever wants to save his life will lose it, … Continue reading

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Jesus’ Tender Touch

Greeting family and close friends is often accompanied by touch, whether it’s a hug, a strong handshake or fist bump, or my favorite, a grandchild running into my arms. Today, I want to look at the story of Jesus healing … Continue reading

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