Extending kindness
Receiving back so much more—
Makes this world go round
Another mountain
Accepting heartfelt wisdom—
Challenge overcome
Sharing life’s story
Seeing goodness in others—
Through each written page
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When life’s journey opens a new page, one’s thinking discovers a welcoming place.
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 8)
If you are not willing to learn, no one can help you. If you are determined to learn, no one can stop you.
Some of us learn from other people’s mistakes, and the rest of us have to be other people.
Zig Ziglar (1926-2012) was an American author and motivational speaker. He inspired many with his wit, optimism, and Christian faith.
From Psalm 32:7: “You are a hiding place for me; you preserve me from trouble; you surround me with glad cries of deliverance.”
With faces toward the rising sun
Lord, share your mercy and forgiveness
Coming to the Cross, with repentance
Humbly laying our transgressions there
On our knees, breaking bread together
In remembrance, Jesus truly cares
Coming to the Cross, seeking its hope
With reverence, looking to our Lord
On our knees, drinking wine together
Singing with praise to His perfect chord
Coming to the Cross, stained with red blood
Accepting Christ as Lord and Savior
On our knees, praising God together
Walking with transforming behavior
With faces toward the rising sun
Lord, share your mercy and forgiveness
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Prayer should always be our first line of defense when the enemy attempts to overwhelm us.
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 7)
As we join together in prayer, we draw on God’s enabling might in a way, that multiplies our own efforts many times over.
From Isaiah 40:31: “But those who wait for the Lord shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings like eagles; they shall run and not be weary; they shall walk and not faint.”
Shirley Dobson is an American Christian writer and speaker. She is the wife of American Christian author and psychologist, James Dobson. For 25 years, she chaired the task force of the National Day of Prayer.
From John 11:25-26: “Jesus said to her, ‘I am the resurrection and the life. Those who believe in Me, even though they die, will live, and everyone who lives and believes in Me will never die. Do you believe this?'”
Overwhelming with darkness
Tomorrow’s vision unseen
Out of life’s impossible
Wondering what faith will mean
Calvary’s light beams ahead
Today offers blessed place
Possible waiting in view
Powering toward Christ’s grace
Prince of Peace offers his hand
Hour of hope at last arrives
Redemption shall be fulfilled
Seeing faith coming alive
Bitter sorrow fades away
In Christ, mercy filled with love
Answers to prayer’s journey
Touching Spirit high above
From John 10:9-10: “I am the gate. Whoever enters by Me will be saved and will come in and go out and find pasture. The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy. I came that they may have life and have it abundantly.”
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When we believe in our faith to step forward with trust in the Lord, we find His light leading us toward righteousness.
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 6)
As sure as God puts His children in the furnace, He will be in the furnace with them.
From 1 Corinthians 1:9: “God is faithful, by whom you were called into the partnership of His Son, Jesus Christ our Lord.”
Charles Spurgeon (1834-1892) was an influential English preacher. Even in modern times, his writings and many sermons have remained a constant source of encouragement to Christians around the world. He has often be referred to as the “Prince of Preachers.”
This informative post will be published on Saturday in place of my regular one. You are invited to participate with the opening question.
How many birthdays does the average person have?
(answer found at the end of this post)
Grover Cleveland had the distinction of being the only American President elected to this high office for two non-consecutive terms. He served his country as the 22nd and 24th President.
Here are a few quick facts about President Cleveland:
President Cleveland’s full name was Stephen Grover Cleveland, but he dropped the first name in favor of using just his middle name. Born in the state of New Jersey, Cleveland spent most of his political career in New York state as mayor of Buffalo and governor of New York.
Sometimes nicknamed “The Veto President,” Cleveland earned this distinction during his first term as President. He used his veto power 414 times, which was more than the combined vetoes of the preceding 21 Presidents. One significant bill would have provided pensions to Civil War veterans.
Cleveland became known as a political reformer. He served as the only Democratic President between Abraham Lincoln (elected in 1860) and William Howard Taft (elected in 1908). Following Cleveland’s two terms as President, the next Democratic occupant of the White House would be Woodrow Wilson, who was elected in 1912..
During Cleveland’s first year of his second term in office, the country faced a severe economic downturn with the Panic of 1893. Filled with bank failures and railroad bankruptcies, this event would only later be surpassed by the Great Depression era during President Herbert Hoover’s inaugural year of his term in office (elected in 1928).
Cleveland became the first President to be married in a ceremony held at the White House. He and his bride, Frances Folsom, were wed in 1886. He also became the first President to father a child (Esther), who was born in the White House.
One [Analyze what a birthday is? Don’t become lured into the word “average.” It’s a single day when someone is born.]
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