It takes a very long time to become young.
The meaning of life is to find your gift. The purpose of life is to give it away.
Pablo Picasso (1881-1973) was a Spanish painter and sculptor. He was recognized as an artistic trailblazer with his many dynamic forms of expression.
This poem was inspired by Lisa’s post where she shares a series of brilliant and encouraging quotes about friendship. Take a moment and visit her post at The Road Back to Life.
Destiny unites true friends
Transforming life with its spark
Sincere friendship fills two hearts
Never alone in the dark
Never take friends for granted
Honesty, laughter, and tears
Staying connected insures
Treasures shared over the years
Sharing life’s pain, healing wounds
Long-lasting friendship endures
Glue holding life together
Truly caring, reassures
Always count on each other
Offering silent support
“Forever minutes” share love
Caring never falling short
Life travels through forest trails
Friends together, all these years
Brings us home through darkest times
Greatest love when friendship cheers
From Proverbs 18:24: “Some friends play at friendship but a true friend sticks closer than one’s nearest kin.”
Originally published June, 2020.
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A “real” friend flies alongside each of us as our wingman.
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 March 11)
Destiny plans a different route and fulfills the dream in ways we couldn’t have expected.
Creativity is the art of the impossible.
Ben Okri (born 1959) is a Nigerian-born poet and novelist. Much of his writing focuses on African post-modern and post-colonial traditions.
From the words of celebrated German-born writer, Anne Frank: “How wonderful it is that nobody need wait a single moment before starting to improve the world.”
Gathering His flock
World hindered with needs
Christ’s teachings share grace
Unselfish love’s deeds
Following God’s Word
Single, perfect Lamb
Christ’s enduring light
Blessed telegram
Improving this world
Struggles helped along
Christ’s example leads
Actions always strong
Answering with hope
Aid for neighbors met
Christ encourages
Faith’s righteous mindset
Caring for others
Mercy walks ahead
Christ bringing comfort
Witness daily bread
From Matthew 25:31-36: “When the Son of Man comes in His glory and all the angels with Him, then He will sit on the throne of His glory. All the nations will be gathered before Him, and He will separate people one from another as a shepherd separates the sheep from the goats, and He will put the sheep at His right hand and the goats at the left. Then the king will say to those at His right hand, ‘Come, you who are blessed by my Father, inherit the kingdom prepared for you from the foundation of the world, for I was hungry and you gave me food, I was thirsty and you gave me something to drink, I was a stranger and you welcomed me, I was naked and you gave me clothing, I was sick and you took care of me, I was in prison and you visited me.’”
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Morning’s quiet minutes with the Lord fill one’s cup of faithful witness.
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 March 10)
The rich man is not one who is possession of much, but one who gives much.
From Mark 21:41-44: “He sat down opposite the treasury and watched the crowd putting money into the treasury. Many rich people put in large sums. A poor widow came and put in two small copper coins, which are worth a penny. Then He called His disciples and said to them, ‘Truly I tell you, this poor widow has put in more than all those who are contributing to the treasury. For all of them have contributed out of their abundance, but she out of her poverty has put in everything she had, all she had to live on.'”
John Chrysostom served the early Christian church during the late 4th century and early 5th century in Constantinople where he preached and was a prolific writer.
This informative post will be published on Saturday in place of my regular one. You are invited to participate with the opening question.
What do Oscar the Grouch, Alexander the Great, and Winnie the Pooh have in common?
(answer found at the end of this post)
A subspecies of the brown bear, the grizzly bear is one of the largest and most dangerous bears in the United States.
Here are a few quick facts about the grizzly bear:
Predominately living in mountainous and forested areas of the northwest U.S., western Canada, and Alaska, the grizzly bear is more dangerous to humans than sharks. Since they are labeled as apex predators, they reside at the top of the food chain with no natural enemies.
Grizzly bears are omnivores, so their diet consists of plants and animals. They eat a variety of berries, roots, fruits, and nuts. They also feast on grubs, fish, small mammals, and even larger mammals such as bison and deer.
While males are solitary, females will stay with their cubs for 2-3 years. The young cubs will learn much from their mother: what berries to eat, how to hunt fish, and how to hunt prey. Grizzly bears are one of the world’s most intelligent animals with an exceptional memory.
Mature males are easy to distinguish from other bears by their over-sized hump shoulder. This mass of muscles is attached to the backbone, which gives grizzly bears superior strength for digging. The strong front legs allow for amazing speed, which allows for catching prey, digging, and foraging. Powerful front paws can bring down a large mammal with a single swat.
Grizzly bears spend the winter months in hibernation. This time usually begins in October of November and runs for 4-6 months. During hibernation, up to 30 percent of weight may be lost, and females will give birth to their cubs at this time. Prior to hibernation, each adult’s appetite is characterized as a feeding frenzy (called hyperphagia). During the 2-4 months before hibernation begins, mature bears will add three pounds of weight per day as they gain anywhere from 200-300 pounds.
Their middle names . . . THE
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When we embrace the uniqueness of each day, there just might be one more adventure waiting.
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 March 9)
Love children especially. They live to soften and purify our hearts.
The soul is healed by being with children.
Fyodor Dostoevsky (1821-1881) was a Russian writer and journalist. Numerous critics rank him as one of the finest novelists in all of world literature.
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