From My Journal (8/28)

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From Big Sky Buckeye

When we see the Word of God framed around the perseverance of others, we can’t help but feel the Spirit nudging us as well.

Do you write a daily journal?  This inspiring thought comes from my journal, and much of what is written in my journal comes from reading and commenting on other bloggers’ posts.  Thanks to many of you for adding so much to my journal.

(Updated August 28)

Charles Stanley Quote

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In seasons of trial or abundance–and we’ll likely experience both, even simultaneously–we can cling to Him and trust that He is the source of all courage, perseverance, and abiding joy.

From 1 Samuel 17:37, 45:  “David said, ‘The Lord, who saved me from the paw of the lion and from the paw of the bear, will save me from the hand of this Philistine.’  So Saul said to David, ‘Go, and may the Lord be with you!’ [verse 45] But David said to the Philistine, ‘You come to me with sword and spear and javelin, but I come to you in the name of the Lord of hosts, the God of the armies of Israel, whom you have defied.'”

Every Day

From the words of American mission worker and hymn writer, Fanny Crosby:  “Kindness in this world will do much to help others, not only to come into the light, but also to grow in grace day by day.”

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Every day

Following Christ

Daily lessons teach

Faith never standing still

 

Every day

Walking with Christ

Light powered by grace

Trust starts at Calvary

 

Every day

Worshipping Christ

Strengthened with mercy

Spirit’s well never dry

 

Every day

Learning from Christ

Filled with His wisdom

Nourished with Living Bread

 

Every day

Growing in Christ

Kindness overflows

Life’s glorious classroom

 

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From Colossians 1:5-6:  “Because of the hope laid up for you in heaven.  You have heard of this hope before in the word of the truth, the gospel that has come to you.  Just as it is bearing fruit and growing in the whole world, so it has been bearing fruit among yourselves from the day you heard it and truly comprehended the grace of God.”

From My Journal (8/27)

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From Big Sky Buckeye

Our Father in Heaven, thankful for leading us day by day, filling empty moments with hope, and knowing His grace will bring us rescue.

Do you write a daily journal?  This inspiring thought comes from my journal, and much of what is written in my journal comes from reading and commenting on other bloggers’ posts.  Thanks to many of you for adding so much to my journal.

(Updated August 27)

Oswald Chambers Quote

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At times God puts us through the discipline of darkness to teach us to heed him.  Song birds are taught to sing in the dark, and we are put into the shadow of God’s hand until we learn to hear Him.

From Matthew 10:27:  “What I say to you in the dark, tell in the light, and what you hear whispered, proclaim from the housetops.

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.

Trivia’s Facts and More (8/26)

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This informative post will be published on Saturday along with my usual writing.  You are invited to participate with the opening question.

Brain Teaser Question

The peacock is an unusual bird with long, beautiful feathers.  It does not lay eggs.  So where do baby peacocks come from?

(answer found at the end of this post)

Featured Facts

Granted statehood on March 4, 1791, Vermont became the first state admitted to the American Union following the original thirteen colonies.

Here are some interesting facts about Vermont, nicknamed the Green Mountain State:

  • Motto:  Freedom and Unity
  • Capital City:  Montpelier (smallest state capital in the U.S.)
  • State Bird:  Hermit Thrush
  • State Flower:  Red Clover

French explorer Samuel de Champlain inspired Vermont’s name with his words upon seeing the land that would later become Vermont.  He called it “les monts verts” which means the green mountains.  

Vermont was the birthplace of two American Presidents:  Calvin Coolidge and Chester A. Arthur.  Its constitution was the first in America to abolish slavery.

Vermont has been well-known for maple syrup and Ben & Jerry’s ice cream.  Made famous in the film, “The Sound of Music,” the Von Trapp family would move from Austria to Vermont where they made a home in the town of Stowe. 

Left:  vermont’s capitol in montpelier.  right:  hermit thrush (state bird).  photographs courtesy of pinterest.

 

Answer to Brain Teaser Question

From eggs.  The peahen lays the eggs.  The peacock is the male.

From My Journal (8/26)

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From Big Sky Buckeye

So many times, we look for a simple opening to bless the journey ahead.

Do you write a daily journal?  This inspiring thought comes from my journal, and much of what is written in my journal comes from reading and commenting on other bloggers’ posts.  Thanks to many of you for adding so much to my journal.

(Updated August 26)

John Dewey Quotes

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The most important attitude that can be formed is that of desire to go on learning.

Give the pupils something to do, not something to learn; and the doing is of such a nature as to demand thinking; learning naturally results.

John Dewey (1859-1952) was an American philosopher and educational reformer.  A native of Vermont, he was born in Burlington.

Outcomes of Faithfulness (Elfchen Series #165)

Life’s Journey

Walking

God’s highway

Taking His way

Now becoming our way

Devotedness

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Blessed Saints

Following

Christ’s example

Breathing with perseverance

Surrounded with countless witnesses

Steadfastness

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With Us Always

Accepting

Father’s discipline

Tested by trials

Feeling His unwavering love

Righteousness

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From My Journal (8/25)

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From Big Sky Buckeye

With exuberant faithfulness, we witness the empty tomb and the affirmation of our risen Savior Jesus.

Do you write a daily journal?  This inspiring thought comes from my journal, and much of what is written in my journal comes from reading and commenting on other bloggers’ posts.  Thanks to many of you for adding so much to my journal.

(Updated August 25)