Category Archives: Motivation

God’s Gift

Christmas is the day we rejoice and celebrate God sending the greatest gift, Himself, in the form of baby Jesus. The very Presence of God with us in the form of His Son and later the Holy Spirit is an … Continue reading →

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Not What We Expected

Who were the first to hear of Jesus’s birth? Surely it was proclaimed by palace trumpeters or broadcast across the earth. No. Angels made the announcement to a small group of shepherds, lowly outcasts outside Bethlehem. After the shepherds heard … Continue reading →

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God Prepares Us

A close friend recently purchased a remote cabin in the mountains to escape the summer heat. As she and her husband worked to fix it up, she found herself thinking, what would I do if we had a medical problem … Continue reading →

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Thanks and Giving

Yes, tomorrow is the big day! Some of you have been making preparations all week, cooking, cleaning, thawing the big bird, and brandishing your skills on fancy side dishes. Others get off easy and bring a family favorite to compliment … Continue reading →

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Out on a Limb

I sat and looked out the cabin window. Majestic pine trees provided the perfect backdrop for the more delicate aspens in the area. Soon a breeze drifted through the valley. Pines barely noticed, giving only a hint of sway near … Continue reading →

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Garden Well

Ah! After a long dry spell, there is nothing better than clouds that send blessings of rain. Rain waters the earth and makes it bud and flourish. Withering plants are revived to produce seeds which eventually yield a harvest for … Continue reading →

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Called Into Service

All of us have been asked to help others. A family member needs help moving, a neighbor needs a hand fixing their leaking roof, etc. A request may hit you as an easy or overwhelming task. Lately, I’ve been asked … Continue reading →

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From Undercover to Courageous

Do you believe people can change? Can they change thought patterns? Or perhaps even personality tendencies? Well, Jesus is in the life-changing business, and not only at the time of our salvation. His transforming work in us is a life-long … Continue reading →

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Wrong Way Fatalities

Arizona, like many states, is experiencing a growing number of wrong-way driver fatalities. I was surprised to learn that more than half of these deaths occurred in rural areas and not surprised that the majority of drivers were highly intoxicated. … Continue reading →

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Take Interest

A theme at one of our local churches is “Take Notice, Take Interest.” The motto is printed on t-shirts and signs to remind attendees to be aware of and make time for others. I considered this theme after I worked … Continue reading →

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