The ultimate ground of faith and knowledge is confidence in God.
From Psalm 34:8: “O taste and see that the Lord is good; happy are those who take refuge in Him.”
Charles Hodge (1797-1878) was an American theologian and Christian teacher.
American baseball legend, George Herman “Babe” Ruth, had a simple philosophy as a hitter: “Never let the fear of striking out get in your way.” In his major league career, he endured many, many strikeouts, but he also hit record numbers of home runs.
Journey’s imperfections
Discovering each day
Simple philosophy
Always swinging away
Freedom to meet failure
Swinging again with might
Confidence maturing
Baseball rises in flight
Pathway toward success
Achieving one more dream
Every strikeout teaches
Lessons ride each sunbeam
Vision’s bright tomorrow
Learning from yesterday
New challenges arrive
Inning’s next double play
Courage stepping out front
Embracing today’s game
Fearless in attitude
Humbleness blends with fame
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Life’s small failures prepare the way for lasting success.
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 May 15)
Hardships make or break people.
Burdens are for shoulders strong enough to carry them.
(Both quotes come from Mitchell’s novel, Gone with the Wind)
Margaret Mitchell (1900-1949) was an American novelist and journalist. Her only published novel earned the National Book Award for Fiction in 1936 and the Pulitzer Prize for Fiction in 1937.
From Isaiah 32:17: “The effect of righteousness will be peace, and the result of righteousness, quietness and trust forever.”
Transformative in vision
Merciful justice reigns
Filled with Father’s righteousness
Harvesting ripened grain
Transformative in purpose
Judgment from Father’s hand
Thirst quenched by living waters
Saving this weary land
Transformative in mission
Refuge upon hope’s rock
Eyes opened to Father’s truth
Encouraging faith’s flock
Transformative in passion
Forgiveness of debts owed
Resurrection’s eternal light
Walking Christ’s risen road
From Luke 24:13-16: “Now on that same day two of them were going to a village called Emmaus, about seven miles from Jerusalem, and talking with each other about all these things that had happened. While they were talking and discussing, Jesus Himself came near and went with them, but their eyes were kept from recognizing Him.”
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Out of the Resurrection of our Lord and Savior, the Light will forever conquer darkness.
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 May 14)
The Bible instructs–and experience teaches–that praising God results in our burdens being lifted and our joys being multiplied.
From Psalm 138:1-3: “I give You thanks, O Lord, with my whole heart; before the gods I sing Your praise; I bow down toward Your holy temple and give thanks to Your name for Your steadfast love and Your faithfulness, for You have exalted Your name and Your word above everything. On the day I called, You answered me; You increased my strength of soul.”
Morning’s gentle rain
Rinsing away dark outlook—
Sun rises with peace
Giant redwoods breathe
Quenching rains arrive onshore—
Coastline feeling peace
Mountain waters run
Chasing ocean far away—
Rivers’ flowing peace
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When we understand how our character walks in the door ahead of us, the results experienced will often reflect a more positive outcome.
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 May 13)
Character, not circumstances, makes the man.
Those who have accomplished the greatest results are those who never grow excited or lose self-control, but are always calm, self-possessed, patient, and polite.
Booker T. Washington (1856-1915) was an American educator, author, and orator. He was the founder of Tuskegee University (originally named Tuskegee Normal and Industrial Institute) in the state of Alabama.
