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Sometimes we discover that a living mystery offers us much more than we could ever have imagined.
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 September 17)
May I be the tiniest nail in the house of the universe, tiny but useful.
To pay attention, this is our endless and proper work.
Mary Oliver (1935-2019) was a best-selling American poet, who received many honors for her work. Her love of nature can be found in much of her writing, and it resulted in honors from the National Book Award in 1992 and Pulitzer Prize in 1984.
From Ephesians 6:10-11: “Finally, be strong in the Lord and in the strength of His power. Put on the whole armor of God, so that you may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil.”
God’s people under attack
Roaring lion on the prowl
Looking for prey to devour
Evil presence brings a scowl
Days becoming the darkest
Running away from the Lord
But, hope waits like eagles’ wings
Holy Spirit comes aboard
Remaining strong with our Lord
Under His mighty power
Wearing protective armor
God’s Word will carry the hour
Our Father’s righteousness speaks
Spirit with us on this day
Withstanding what evil brings
Defeating darkness His way
Time to witness hope-filled faith
Praying daily for action
Quench evil’s flaming arrows
Calling for man’s retraction
Behind His truth, standing firm
Urging others to repent
Proclaiming Gospel of peace
Our Holy God will relent
From Psalm 85:6-7: “Will you not revive us again, so that your people may rejoice in you? Show us your steadfast love, O Lord, and grant us your salvation.”
Originally published June, 2020.
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Today as we walk in step with our Lord Jesus, He opens our eyes to catch a glimpse of tomorrow’s hope.
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 September 16)
While we cannot escape our dark society, God has provided everything we need to live in the light of our all-sufficient Savior, Jesus Christ.
From Ephesians 5:8-9: “For once you were darkness, but now in the Lord you are light. Walk as children of light, for the fruit of the light is found in all that is good and right and true.”
From John 7:37-38: “On the last day of the festival, the great day, while Jesus was standing there, He cried out, ‘Let anyone who is thirsty come to Me, and let the one who believes in Me drink.’ As the scripture has said, ‘Out of the believer’s heart shall flow rivers of living water.'”
Resurrection’s eternal light
Enemy’s darkness surrenders
Glory of Christ, forever bright
Holy Spirit’s peace, so tender
Precious river shall always flow
Savior’s grace offers faithful hope
Living water shall never slow
Forgiveness offers mercy’s rope
Come all to witness freedom’s tomb
Believe and each shall receive grace
Light forever shines from this room
Spirit unites this Holy place
From heavenly vision above
Safest harbor rises from dust
Infinite mercy bearing love
Eternity’s river of trust
From Revelation 22:1-3: “Then the angel showed me the river of the water of life, bright as crystal, flowing from the throne of God and of the Lamb through the middle of the street of the city. On either side of the river is the tree of life with its twelve kinds of fruit, producing its fruit each month, and the leaves of the tree are for the healing of the nations. Nothing accursed will be found there any more. But the throne of God and of the Lamb will be in it, and His servants will worship Him.”
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Our faith is blessed with eternity’s heavenly river of infinite grace.
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 September 15)
Thine to work as well as pray, clearing thorny wrongs away; plucking up the weeds of sin, letting heaven’s warm sunshine in.
From Isaiah 61:11: “For as the earth brings forth its shoots and as a garden causes what is sown in it to spring up, so the Lord God will cause righteousness and praise to spring up before all the nations.”
John Greenleaf Whittier (1807-1892) was an American poet. His Quaker background entrusted him to advocate for the abolition of slavery in the United States.
This informative post will be published on Saturday in place of my regular one. You are invited to participate with the opening question.
My attitude seems to change daily, sometimes in the very next hour. Please pardon my windy breath, cold touch, hot temperament, and moist fingers. Who am I?
(answer found at the end of this post)
One of North America’s most curious creatures is the diminutive kangaroo rat, which lives in the dry and semi-arid deserts and grasslands.
Here are a few quick facts about the kangaroo rat:
As one of the smallest of rodents, the kangaroo rat is related to mice and rats. It is sometimes called the desert rat. It possesses a large head with big eyes and small ears. Usually its color is a sandy brown.
Being called a “kangaroo” rat, the nearly 20 different species borrow some characteristics from the Australian kangaroo. Equipped with long rear limbs with four toes, they are able to hop like tiny kangaroos. They also use their muscular hind legs to drum the ground.
Being most active at night, the kangaroo rat benefits from the cooler temperature as well as using the darkness to avoid interactions with predators, such as owls, snakes, bobcats, foxes, badgers, and coyotes. Its ability to hop up to 9 feet proves to be another asset in its necessary defense from predators.
Males and females remain separate except during during the breeding season. Each kangaroo rat acts quite territorial as it protects its burrows and food storage. The underground burrows provide an escape from the heat of the sun, and its kangaroo-like pouches in its large checks act as an efficient way to carry food back to store.
The life cycle of the kangaroo rat allows for breeding once or twice each year. The gestation period lasts for 3-4 weeks. Litters of pups average about five in number. Pups are weaned after 2-3 weeks, and they reach sexual maturity in about 2-3 months.
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God’s creation connects us daily with nature’s precious ribbons.
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(Updated September 14)
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