Monday Morning Moments: Encountering Christ, one day at a time

By Marie Joynt

Marie is an encourager who freely shares from her heart. Her heart’s desire for herself and others is to be rooted in a deeper love and understanding of our Lord and to walk in the freedom that is found in Him/His word (Galatians 5:1). Monday Morning Moments is packed full of daily life lessons combined with biblical truths and application.

• Language: English
• Publisher: WestBow Press
• Release date: Mar 21, 2024
• ISBN: 9798385021215

Marie Joynt

Marie lives with her husband Dan in Caledonia, Ontario, Canada. They are enjoying their retirement and serving together at Mission City Bible Church in Brantford Ont and Wesley Acres Retreat Centre and Campground, Bloomfield. Ont. The Lord has blessed them with two lovely daughters, wonderful son-in-laws and they are blessed beyond measure to be grandparents.

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Contents

Welcome

Restorer of the Broken

Same Road, Different Journey

My Peace I Give You

Lessons Learned from a Hydrangea

In the Presence of a Holy God

Quenching a Thirst

Today I Saw a Downy Woodpecker!

Early Detection Is Key

Staying Focused in the Storm

Real or Counterfeit?

Lessons Learned from Painting a Door

Let Me Drive

The Master Weaver

Lessons Learned from a Tree Stand

Read the Manual

Light in the Darkness

Me and My Stinkin’ Thinkin’

Lessons Learned on a Soccer Field

Closet Makeover

Chipping Away One Piece at a Time

Business Card Gospel

Looking on the Inside

Nip It In the Bud!

Touched but Not Changed

Who Are You Listening To?

A Storm Is Coming

A Distracted Heart

Lessons Learned from Planting a Garden

Comparison Is a Thief

What Are You Choosing to See?

Journeying to the Other Side

Where Are You Pitching Your Tent?

The Greatest GPS

No Room

Fixing Your Gaze in Battle

Thankful Thinking Is Key

Looking in the Rearview Mirror

Are You Hearing or Listening?

Waiting to Hear from You

What to Wear?

Welcome

I was reminded of the story of Nehemiah (chapters 1–7) this morning.

Though very afraid, Nehemiah sought favor from King Artaxerxes to rebuild the walls of Jerusalem. God granted him favor as he sought the Lord, and he left for Jerusalem. Opposition came as Nehemiah was building, yet Nehemiah did not stop. The walls began to be established, and more opposition came, even death threats! Nehemiah kept building. The opposition kept pressing in, and progress was slowed as workers built with one hand and held a weapon with the other, but they kept building. They kept building!

I am so thankful to the Lord, for the many people He has blessed me with, who love me enough to redirect me. He has used different people, at specific times in my life, to help me kick-start, give me a shove when needed, and always give me a loving reminder to keep building!

Monday Morning Moments has been, and will continue to be, stories of my journey with the Lord. Real life stories of ups and downs; with scrapes and bruises along the way, but also of getting up, dusting off, and continuing to build. I have been set free from chains of the past and walk in a fullness that is found in Christ alone. My sins have been forgiven by the one who was sinless and who took my sin and my shame so that I may have life to the fullest. I’m building my life upon the firm foundation that is found in Christ alone.

Sit back, grab a coffee, and journey with me as I encounter Christ, one day at a time. May God be glorified and may your hearts be encouraged.

Standing in Him,

Marie

Restorer of the Broken

I have always loved a variety of crafts; I like to knit, sew, cross-stitch, paint, and make jewelry. Another favorite pastime for me is thrift store shopping. Recently my two loves have collided and started to work as a team. I find myself at a thrift store, or sidewalk shop, searching for items that are broken, items with worn or chipped-off paint, pieces that are tired and worn out, and pieces that have been thrown to the curb as garbage. I bring home the unwanted and re-create, restore, revive, and repurpose them. The other day, I bought some old, tarnished