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…
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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-Listen for the Whisper of God
In my lifetime, I have learned that two things are consistent. The first is that change is a part of life, and change will occur. Sometimes change is easy, and we welcome it, even pray for it. Sometimes change is challenging, and we wonder how we can escape the pain of it. The second and…