The joy of brightening other lives, bearing each other’s burden, easing others’ loads and supplanting empty hearts and lives with generous gifts becomes for us the magic of Christmas.
From John 1:14: “And the Word became flesh and lived among us, and we have seen His glory, the glory as of a father’s only son, full of grace and truth.”
William Carey Jones (1855-1927) was an American Congressman from the state of Washington.
This informative post will be published on Saturday in place of my regular one. You are invited to participate with the opening question.
How do you know that Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, and Neptune are about to get married?
(answer found at the end of this post)
The 25th President of the United States was William McKinley, who hailed from the state of Ohio.
Here are a few quick facts about President McKinley:
McKinley spent his entire political career in the Buckeye state of Ohio. Elected to seven terms in the U.S. House of Representatives and two terms as Governor, he was well-positioned to become President of the American Union.
McKinley’s earlier years found him serving in the Union army during the American Civil War, where he led a group of volunteers from his home state. Later, he practiced law in the city of Canton, which was not far from his childhood roots in Niles.
McKinley was elected to two terms as President. In both the elections of 1896 and 1900, his Democratic challenger was William Jennings Bryant. Unfortunately, he became the third President to be assassinated during the early months of his second term.
McKinley was attending the Pan-American Exposition in Buffalo, New York when he was murdered. His Vice President, Theodore Roosevelt, succeeded him as President.
As President, McKinley was a strong supporter of protective tariffs. During his first term, the United States successfully defended itself in the Spanish-American War of 1898. In the treaty that ended the hostilities, the United States gained the Spanish territories of Puerto Rico, Guam, and the Philippines.
McKinley’s namesake has been used as the portrait on the United States’ $500 bill. His name was designated for the highest mountain peak in North America, Mount McKinley. In 2015 the Alaskan peak was renamed Denali, its traditional native name.
They all have rings.
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Without accepting some risk, life’s challenges may go unanswered.
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 December 14)
War should never be entered upon until every agency of peace has failed; peace is preferable to war in almost every contingency.
In the time of darkest defeat, victory may be nearest.
William McKinley (1843-1901) was the 25th President of the United States.
Witnessed
Discipleship’s faith
Always take courage
Christ offers His peace
Love
Trusted
Father above
Rising above darkness
Christ’s light delivers peace
Hope
Seasoned
Spirit descends
Righteousness fills journey
Guided by Christ’s peace
Joy
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God’s Word looks forward into the future of His promises. His will shall be done.
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 December 13)
God doesn’t build skyscrapers; men build skyscrapers. And they all have the touch of genius, human genius. But you cannot find a man who can make a star. And when God steps in, His working is like the difference between a skyscraper and a star.
From Job 28:24: “For He looks to the ends of the earth and sees everything under the heavens.”
Charles Swindoll (born 1934) is an American pastor and Christian author.
Gentle morning rain
Afternoon transition
Cold front moving in
Winter’s new edition
Season’s first snowflake
Forecast’s memo on track
Innocent at first
More join in, welcome back
Chorus of voices
Barren landscape, now white
Autumn forgotten
Nature’s fresh acolyte
Darkness shines at night
Moonlight’s bright reflection
Each snowflake twinkles
With timely perfection
Peace shrouds silent realm
Time wanting to stand still
Another postcard
Sketches winter’s playbill
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Life sometimes takes us to forgotten memories, where ripples from our past still echo.
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 December 12)
It’s a funny thing about life; if you refuse to accept anything but the best, you very often get it.
Only a mediocre person is always at his best.
W. (William) Somerset Maugham (1874-1965) was a French-born English writer. His writings published quite an impressive collection of short stories, novels, and plays.
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