Gratitude is the least remembered of all virtues but is the acid test of character.
We choose our attitudes. When we let little things annoy us, we even choose to be grumpy.
Elmer L. Towns (born 1932) is an American pastor and Christian writer. Along with Jerry Falwell, he co-founded Liberty University in 1971.
Foreshadowing
Sin’s forgiveness
Come unto my Lord
Kneeling, praying at Calvary’s
Cross
Surrounding
Sin’s darkness
Only one Light
Hope found my Savior
Peace
Embracing
Faith’s cornerstone
Set aside everything
Commit life to Jesus
Reconciliation
This series of poems (written in the German-inspired style of Elfchen or Elevenie) shares a total of eleven words in each poem, with a sequence by line of one, two, three, four, and one words.
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Without any hesitation, begin each day with a faithfulness to abide in Jesus.
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(Updated January 3)
God wants us to have soft hearts and hard feet. The trouble with so many of us is that we have hard hearts and soft feet.
From Psalm 51:10-12: “Create in me a clean heart, O God, and put a new and right spirit within me. Do not cast me away from Your presence, and do not take Your holy spirit from me. Restore to me the joy of Your salvation, and sustain in me a willing spirit.”
Jackie Pullinger (born 1944) is a British missionary in Hong Kong. Her efforts founded the St. Stephen’s Society in 1981, which provides a rehabilitation home for recovering drug addicts, prostitutes, and gang members.
Questions arriving
Between shadows of light
Escaping darkness
Answers soon begin flight
Reflective life pause
Mind’s daily traffic slows
Seeking fresh outlook
Instincts shall always know
Sunrise opens mind
Passion finds virgin route
Learning through new ways
Destiny set to sprout
Moment of failure
Part of life’s faithful quest
Dusting off oneself
Set to taste tomorrow’s best
Life’s transforming guide
Opportunity talks
Jumping right onboard
Confidence leaves dry dock
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One’s journey seems more complete when life’s script fills with fruitful imagination.
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(Updated January 2)
All men who have achieved great things have been great dreamers.
No one can make a real masterpiece of life until he sees something infinitely greater in his vocation than bread and butter and shelter.
Orison Swett Marden (1848-1924) was an American inspirational writer. He founded Success magazine in 1897. Many of his ideas were based upon the New Thought philosophy.
From Psalm 34:4: “I sought the Lord, and He answered me and delivered me from all my fears.”
Climbing faith’s gentle mountain
Every step blessed by God
Praising Him at all times
Life’s outlook no longer flawed
Seeking Spirit’s faithful light
Answers received from God
Bringing righteousness home
Love shatters evil’s facade
Escaping tomorrow’s fears
Never alone with God
Trusting His sacred Word
Hope’s frozen landscape now thawed
Feelings of loneliness cease
Heart warmed with love of God
Saving self from darkness
Goodness walks upon fresh sod
Turning to heaven above
Eyes now focused on God
Hearing faithful Spirit
Redemption forever shod
Finding joy on His mountain
Peace fulfills hope in God
Walking amongst faith’s saints
Shepherd guides with staff and rod
From Psalm 34:22: “The Lord redeems the life of His servants; none of those who take refuge in Him will be condemned.”
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Through His Son, God sends His promised answers.
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(Updated January 1)
The more you make the choice to live above your feelings, to trust God instead of what you may feel like doing, the stronger your faith becomes.
From Isaiah 41:10: “Do not fear, for I am with you; do not be afraid, for I am your God; I will strengthen you; I will help you; I will uphold you with My victorious right hand.”
Tim Tebow (born 1987) is an American Christian. While his athletic accomplishments in football are well-documented, he continues to share his witness of faith through speaking and writing.
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