Born in the Big Sky Country of Montana and now living in the Buckeye State of Ohio, Richard is the creative mind behind Big Sky Buckeye. Retired after 40 years of teaching, I enjoy writing, photography, traveling, and following a healthy lifestyle.
From Lamentations 3:55-56: “I called on Your name, O Lord,from the depths of the pit; You heard my plea, ‘Do not close Your earto my cry for help, but give me relief!'”
From Lamentations 3:22-23: “The steadfast love of the Lord never ceases, His mercies never come to an end; they are new every morning;great is Your faithfulness.”
Jesus calls us to share a slice of His heavenly grace. Sometimes we may need to add a sprinkle of His patience.
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.
The confession of the thief on the cross was both a first and final one. But . . . Christ received it. Maybe you never heard your loved one confess Christ, but who’s to say Christ didn’t?
From 2 Peter 3:9: “The Lord is not slow about His promise, as some think of slowness, but is patient with you, not wanting any to perish but all to come to repentance.”
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
What three numbers will always give the same result whether multiplied or added together?
(answer found at the end of this post)
Featured Facts
Ohio Republican Rutherford B. Hayes served as the 19th President of the United States for a single term from 1877-1881.
Here are a few quick facts about President Hayes:
LIfespan: October 4, 1822 to January 17, 1893 (born in Delaware, Ohio)
Colleges Attended: Kenyon College (Gambier, Ohio) and Harvard Law School
Spouse: Lucy Ware Webb Hayes (first First Lady with a college degree)
Hayes gave many years of service to his nation as well as the state of Ohio. He served in the Civil War for its entire length of time (1861-1865). He rose to the rank of general of an Ohio-bred regiment. In 1862, he was seriously wounded at the Battle of South Mountain (Maryland), which occurred three days before the more famous battle at Antietam Creek.
Following the Civil War, he worked hard to establish a successful law practice in Cincinnati. Later, he served as Governor of the Buckeye state for two terms (1868-1872). He would again be elected to serve as Governor for a third term (1876-1877) until he was elected President of the United States.
In the Presidential Election of 1876, Hayes faced Democratic candidate, Samuel J. Tilden. Hayes was considered the underdog as he was a dark horse candidate who was attempting to follow in the steps of Republican President Ulysses S. Grant. The country’s patience with Reconstruction of the former Confederacy was wearing thin, and many voters were seeking a change in political leadership.
In a highly contested election, Hayes snatched victory away from Tilden in the weeks following the completion of voting. Votes were disputed in at least four states, and eventually Hayes won the Electoral College final tally 185-184. Tilden received a majority of the popular vote.
As President, Hayes followed through on his promise to only serve one term as President. He was the first President assigned Secret Service protection. He supported the ending of Reconstruction in the South. He signed a bill which allowed female attorneys to argue cases before the U.S. Supreme Court.
clockwise from top left: Portrait of president hayes, President hayes and first lady lucy ware webb hayes, Hayes from the civil war years, hayes’ home at spiegel grove in Fremont, childhood home in DELAWARE. (Images courtesy of Pinterest)
Without people from different paths, no city, state, or country will breathe wih adequate nourishment.
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.
The President of the United States should strive to be always mindful of the fact that he serves his party best who serves his country best. [Taken from Hayes Inaugural Address on March 5, 1877]
The progress of society is mainly the improvement in the condition of the workingmen of the world.
Rutherford B. Hayes (1822-1893) served as the American President from 1877-1881.
When we pause to embrace a moment of nature’s grace, we realize that our Creator walks with 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.
If you are a Christian, you are not a citizen of this world trying to get to heaven; you are a citizen of heaven making your way through this world.
From Ephesians 2:18-20: “For through Him both of us have access in one Spirit to the Father. So then, you are no longer strangers and aliens, but you are fellow citizens with the saints and also members of the household of God, built upon the foundation of the apostles and prophets, with Christ Jesus Himself as the cornerstone.”
Vance Havner (1901-1986) was an American pastor and Christian author. During his many years of service to the Lord, he preached throughout America.
