Experience teaches us when to wait and when to move forward.
Sometimes, the darkest part of the morning is just before dawn.
Janette Oke (born 1935) is a Canadian writer of inspirational fiction.
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Monday Memories: Walking in Confidence
From Romans 15:13: “May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, so that you may abound in hope by the power of the Holy Spirit.”
Life’s journey suddenly growing cold
Living under clouds of uncertainty
No longer feeling confident and bold
Even confident people possess fears
Overcome by unplanned dilemmas
Feeling much like the rest of our peers
Our faithful prayers will be heard
God’s will scatters those stormy clouds
Never lose hope, listen to His Word
As neighbors, our love supports each other
Through our steadfast encouragement
Children of God, true sisters and brothers
Tackling problems on life’s clipboard
Filled with determination and courage
Walking in confidence with our Lord
From the words of German-Dutch Christian author, Thomas a Kempis: “Oh, how great peace and quietness would he possess who should cut off all vain anxiety and place all his confidence in God.”
Originally published July, 2020.
From My Journal (10/21)
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From Big Sky Buckeye
Through having confidence in Jesus, life’s mountainous terrain will look more like gentle hills with a faithful, navigable pass.
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 October 21)
Craig Groeschel Quote
The decisions you make today will determine the stories you tell tomorrow.
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.”
Craig Groeschel (born 1967) is an America pastor and Christian author.
Defining Hope
From 1 Peter 1:6-7: “In this you rejoice, even if now for a little while you have had to suffer various trials, so that the genuineness of your faith—being more precious than gold that, though perishable, is tested by fire—may be found to result in praise and glory and honor when Jesus Christ is revealed.”
From furnace of suffering
Comes self-reflection’s light
Joined with eternal heat
Burning away chaff in its sight
Trials open one’s closed eyes
Wakened senses now see
Embraced with Father’s grace
Witnessing what hope should be
Faith in mercy of Father
Reveals salvation’s gift
Undefiled, unfading
Transforming hope’s precious shift
Believe redemption’s promise
Testifies to Christ’s love
Destined to break sin’s chains
Raising Good News from above
Trust in Jesus, now rejoice
Tested by hottest fire
Revealed lasting glory
Defining hope, faith acquires
From 1 Peter 1:8-9: “Although you have not seen Him, you love Him, and even though you do not see Him now, you believe in Him and rejoice with an indescribable and glorious joy, for you are receiving the outcome of your faith, the salvation of your souls.”
From My Journal (10/20)
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From Big Sky Buckeye
Praying to Father in Heaven . . . that His light will continue to allow faith to be nourished through His mercy. May faith encourage hope, defined by a Savior, who brings peace, only found in His love.
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 October 20)
Taken From a Church Sign
Worry ends when faith begins.
From 1 Peter 5:6-7: “Humble yourselves, therefore, under the mighty hand of God, so that He may exalt you in due time. Cast all your anxiety on Him, because He cares for you.”
Trivia’s Facts and More (10/19)
This informative post will be published on Saturday in place of my regular one. You are invited to participate with the opening question.
Brain Teaser Question
David’s father has three sons. Two are named Snap and Crackle. What is the third son’s name?
(answer found at the end of this post)
Featured Facts
The second largest wild cat in the Western Hemisphere is the cougar, which also goes by several names: puma, mountain lion, panther, jaguar, and catamount.
Here are a few quick facts about the cougar:
- Height (at shoulder): 2-3 feet
- Length (body): 5-8 feet
- Weight: adult male, 130 pounds; adult female, 100 pounds
- Top Speed: 25-35 miles per hour
- Lifespan: 8-15 years, but some may live 20 years
The cougar’s range extends throughout the western United States and Canada, and all of South America. This wild cat has proven to be vary adaptable as it is able to live in snow-covered mountains as well as in tropical rainforests.
With its short, coarse coat, long tail, and brownish color, cougars have been widely photographed. Being a carnivore, its diet might consist of small- to medium-sized mammals such as coyotes and rodents. While Its favorite prey is deer, cougars may also seek food from domestic livestock: poultry, sheep, calves, goats, and pigs.
Being a nocturnal, stealth hunter of its prey, cougars are solitary as they stalk each kill. They generally hunt at dawn or dusk. Because of their mysterious hunting times, they are sometimes nicknamed ghost cats. Larger animals may prey upon cougars, such as bears and wolves.
Generally, females give birth to kittens every other year. Average size of a litter is three. The gestation period is about 90-100 days. Kittens are covered with dark spots, and their banded tails serve as camouflage. Kittens stay with their mothers for up to two years.
The physical traits of cougars’ agility and strength are legendary. Some may be able to leap up to 18 feet from the ground to a tree branch. Others have been observed covering a length of ground with a single bound of 20-35 feet.
top row: VARIOUS male cougars. bottom row: female with kittens and single spotted kitten (seeming to be posing for the photo). (Images courtesy of Pinterest)
Answer to Brain Teaser Question
David (sorry, he is not nicknamed “Pop”)
From My Journal (10/19)
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From Big Sky Buckeye
The introvert side of my personality enjoys hiding out with another good book.
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 October 19)
Carmela Dutra Quotes
Make a new friend by picking up a book and getting to know it.
Books are just old friends waiting to be discovered.
Carmela Dutra is an American author. She excels as both a writer and illustrator.
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