Motivational Blogs

Recently I put a photo of one of my quilts on my Facebook Page, using this quote from my book: “We cannot communicate all the creative ability within us through one story, poem, song, painting, dance, craft, quilt… It will take many expressions, according to the pattern God set; it’s also encouraging to know our […]

Have you ever seen beauty awakened by the storm? Spring arrived later than normal to Western New York.  Though it’s the middle of May, there are still trees with no leaves and others are just starting to bud.  Even the trees that sport their leaves early are small and tender. The sky is dark.  The […]

I recently read in Genesis 5 how Enoch walked with God, which led me to Hebrews 11 where it says, “Enoch had this testimony, that he pleased God.”  What a fantastic progression: from walking with to pleasing to having a testimony – his reputation followed after him.  He daily spent quality time with God, causing […]

When it comes to handling difficulties, challenges, and even the day to day stressors, we have choices to make, so choose well . For example, if we are falsely accused, we can either react defensively and become resentful or we can turn the other cheek and respond with the love of Jesus. When someone hurts […]

Have you ever wished you could recall your words immediately after you spoke them?  Or regretted that you let an opportunity pass in silence when you should’ve said something? I’m guessing the answer is yes to both questions. I call it word power. Words are powerful.  They shape personalities and affect destinies.  They can bring […]

Experiencing miracles won’t keep you from complaining or doubting.  Millions of Israelites were delivered from bondage in the land of Egypt.  They saw the power and effect of ten supernatural plagues, but were touched by none of them.  They travelled through the Red Sea on dry ground and then watched the same sea destroy their […]