Memories “Something remembered from the past, a recollection.” I remember reading a book titled, “Before I Go to Sleep” by S. J. Watson. As I am reading, I am always looking for quotes that touch an emotional chord in me. The storyline of the book is centered around a woman who has lost her memory….
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Monthly Motivation-Disconnection and God’s Promise
The last 2 sermons I have listened to have touched on the fact that many of us feel disconnected. Just what is the definition of disconnected? Disconnected: Having a connection broken. To feel separated, separated, divorced, cut off. I am sure there are many life events that leave us feeling cut off or…
Monthly Motivation-Sorrow Into Dancing Psalm 30:11
I read a book several years ago called “Small Island” by Andrea Levy.” There is a quote that I came across in the reading that touched me. “He looked so pained that I dreamed of taking his hands and making him dance.” Her statement is directed toward someone not particularly nice; he is a…
Monthly Motivation-He Directs Our Path
Monthly Motivation He Directs Our Path It was spring break for my grandson Caleb. We decided to go to a museum every day for three days. The first museum had a special exhibit that contained challenging mazes and puzzles. I know I am not the best at making my way through mazes, but we decided…
Monthly Motivation-To Your Lord I Lift Up My Soul
This is a motivational post from my divorce blog. I wrote it early in my separation and divorce process. Psalm 143:8 is a beautiful verse that we can hold unto in the good and the bad times in our lives. Monthly Motivation I have found, in my transition, that one of the most difficult…
Monthly Motivation-Choose Your Path
Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be terrified, do not be discouraged, for the Lord your God will be with you wherever you go,” Joshua 1:9 Sometimes where we find ourselves is not the most pleasant of places. Sometimes we did not decide to be in this place, but it…
Monthly Movtivation-You is Kind, You is Smart, You is Important” The Help
Monthly Motivation for June of 2023. I had recently finished the book “The Help” When I found out there was a movie, I could not wait to see it. There were many times in the movie I found myself angry at the injustice and other times touched by the tenderness. The love in the…
Monthly Motivation-Consider the Tree
Today I will consider the tree. I said to the almond tree, ‘Friend, speak to me of God,’ and the almond tree blossomed. Nikos Kazantzakis But as for me, I am like a green olive tree in the house of God; I trust in the loving-kindness of God forever…
Monthly Motivation-Life’s Layers, Tasting the Good and the Bad
I can’t believe it is February already. As we begin the month, let’s look at Monthly Motivation. This one has to do with tasting the layers of our lives. I have been reading a unique book, The Particular Sadness of Lemon Cake, by Aimee Bender. The premise of the book was fascinating. The main…
Monthly Motivation-When God Ran/The Prodigal Son
I love the story of the Prodigal Son in Luke 15:11-32. Why? Because it is an example of God’s abundant Grace on which I lean so heavily. It is a picture of God’s love for us, for me. In church yesterday, the Pastor spoke of how the son in this parable had turned his back…