Oswald Chambers Quote

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Joy is the great note all throughout the Bible.

From Philippians 4:4:  “Rejoice in the Lord always; again I will say, Rejoice.”

Oswald Chambers (1874-1917) was a Scottish evangelist and Christian teacher.  Following his death from an illness while in Egypt during World War I, his wife took on the task of transcribing the detailed notes she had written from his lectures and sermons.  Gertrude Hobbs Chambers’ efforts resulted in the publication in 1924 of MY UTMOST FOR HIS HIGHEST.  I frequently read from this devotional, and it has greatly deepened my faith and understanding of God’s Word.

Coming Ashore

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Sailing stormy seas

Harbor welcomes home

 

Each victory won

Drifting back ashore

 

Future never waits

Grasping dreams today

 

Breathing youthful pride

Joy running ashore

 

Dropping life’s anchor

Haven’s quiet place

 

Yesterday’s wishes

Bringing each ashore

 

Recalling each step

Gifts for tomorrow

 

Fading memories

Past stepping ashore

 

Love shining brightly

Embracing new life

 

Fulfilling journey

Life coming ashore

 

Maturing spirit

Quest’s uplifting star

 

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Jim Valvano Quotes

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Don’t give up, don’t ever give up.

If you laugh, you think, and you cry, that’s a full day.  That’s a heck of a day.  You do that seven days a week, you’re going to have something special.

Jim Valvano (1946-1993) was an American college basketball coach.  Born in Queens, New York, he brought his indefatigable spirit wherever he went.  

Back on Course

From Luke 15:31-32:  “Then the father said to him, ‘Son, you are always with me, and all that is mine is yours.  But we had to celebrate and rejoice, because this brother of yours was dead and has come to life; he was lost and has been found.'”

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Marking calendar

Making this His day

Back on course with God

Kneeling now to pray

 

Forsaking darkness

Finding blessed light

Immersed in God’s Word

Hearing truth so bright

 

Growing in God’s grace

Worshipping with Him

Each precious moment

Walking in rhythm

 

Returning back home

Living in His peace

Promised Christ’s coming

Bringing life’s new lease

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From 2 Peter 3:17-18:  “You therefore, beloved, since you are forewarned, beware that you are not carried away with the error of the lawless and lose your own stability.  But grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.  To Him be the glory both now and to the day of eternity.  Amen.”

Charles Swindoll Quote

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God doesn’t tell time as we do.  He does remarkable things, regardless of our time of day.  He will leave our particular Red Sea absolutely closed, without an opening, without a sign, until He has finished teaching us the lessons we need to learn.

From 1 Chronicles 16:27:  “Honor and majesty are before Him; strength and joy are in His place.”

Cloudy Overhead (Haiku Series #195)

Cat and Mouse

Clouds mask over joy

Morning sunrise hesitates—

Playing peek-a-boo

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Brilliant Transition

Escaping again

Stormy clouds migrate away—

Rainbow’s colors smile

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Big Show Coming

Clouds’ darkness building

Thunderstorms brewing tempest—

Restless night ahead

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Monday Memories: Accept His Invitation

From Isaiah 55:1:  “Ho, everyone who thirsts, come to the waters.”

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Seeking abundant life

Never arrives from man

All will thirst for much more

Accept God’s Holy plan

 

Our Lord’s invitation

Never hidden from us

Just step forward today

Follow God, always a plus

 

Tasting His bread of life

Never bitter to eat

Peace arrives with each day

Listen for its steady beat

 

Our Father’s always near

Never absent with love

Come, come worship the Lord

Read His Word, from above

 

Finding life’s one true joy

Never alone with Him

Invitation welcomed

Filling us to the brim

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From Isaiah 55:12:  “For you shall go out in joy, and be led back in peace.”

Lee Strobel Quote

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There’s a unique sense of fulfillment that comes when we submit our gifts to God’s use and ask Him to energize them in a supernatural way–and then step back to watch what He does.

From 1 Timothy 4:14:  “Do not neglect the gift that is in you.”

Lee Strobel (born 1952) is an American Christian author.  Before accepting Jesus Christ, his former life revolved around investigative journalism.

Choosing Life

From Deuteronomy 30:11, 14:  “Surely, this commandment that I am commanding you today is not too hard for you, nor is it too far away.  No, the word is very near to you; it is in your mouth and in your heart for you to observe.”

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Sowing faith’s seeds

Freeing from sin

Darkness recedes

New life begins

 

Guiding beyond

Walking with thee

Heavenly bond

Christ sets us free

 

Living with doubt

Leaving dark past

Grace reaches out

Divine broadcast

 

Singing with praise

Gospel’s new lease

Faith now ablaze

Bringing Christ’s peace

 

Bearing life’s woes

Moving each heart

Love always shows

Righteous jumpstart

 

Mercy abounds

Choosing life now

Seeking high ground

Christ shows us how

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From Deuteronomy 30:19-20:  “I call heaven and earth to witness against you today that I have set before you life and death, blessings and curses.  Choose life so that you and your descendants may live, loving the Lord your God, obeying Him, and holding fast to Him, for that means life to you and length of days, so that you may live in the land that the Lord swore to give to your ancestors, to Abraham, to Isaac, and to Jacob.”