The ballot box is the surest arbiter of disputes among free men.
Whatever the result may be, I shall carry to my grave the consciousness that I at least meant well for my country.
James Buchanan (1791-1868) was the 15th President of the United States. His single term in office was unable to stem the tides of America’s approaching civil war.
Eyes
Always scanning
Shepherd leading home
Faith’s blessed green pastures
Hope
Ears
Listening closely
Shepherd gathers each
Faith’s blessed still waters
Peace
Shepherd
Resurrection’s light
Rescued from darkness
Follow to be saved
Jesus
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When we accept Jesus and bring Him into our daily journey, His comfort and strength will fill our hope with peace.
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 January 12)
Faith is to believe what you do not see; the reward of this faith is to see what you believe.
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.”
Life’s many contrasts
Endless connections
Myriad of opposites
Seeking further inspection
Day overcomes night
Life’s next stepping stone
Stubborn mindset accepts change
Learning from world’s great unknown
Every new journey
Wisdom’s gathering
Life learning to navigate
Recalling facts, staggering
Confidence growing
Life’s balancing act
Success opens one more door
Rising to sign new contract
Life teaches lessons
Trials not all rough
Either pushing or pulling
Guiding wagon, easy stuff
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We will always be flawed, but we step forward each day . . . always ready for life’s next opportunity.
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 January 11)
People can relate to someone who isn’t perfect.
Why would anybody connect with someone who has everything going for them? It’s the person who has faults that people want to connect with.
Gabriel Iglesias (born 1976) is an American comedian and actor.
From Matthew 4:17: “From that time Jesus began to proclaim, ‘Repent, for the kingdom of heaven has come near.'”
God in human form
Born among earthly means
Humble beginnings
Filled with divine genes
Heavenly Father
Grace bears truth from above
Now sharing His Son
Everlasting love
Son of Man matures
Earthly feelings endured
Weary and pain-filled
Faith’s message assured
Ministry waiting
Guided by Father’s Word
Mercy feeds hunger
Christ’s path, undeterred
Stormy seas vanquished
Even Savior needs rest
Waters flow with peace
He passes each test
Emotions in check
Total understanding
Son of God prevails
His love commanding
From Matthew 11:28: “Come to Me, all you who are weary and are carrying heavy burdens, and I will give you rest.”
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When we accept Jesus as Savior, we find that our trust in Him grows with every step of faith.
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 January 10)
Someday we will stand before God. We will need a living Redeemer, whose nail-pierced hands hold our salvation.
From Galatians 3:13-14: “Christ redeemed us from the curse of the law by becoming a curse for us—for it is written, ‘Cursed is everyone who hangs on a tree’—in order that in Christ Jesus the blessing of Abraham might come to the gentiles, so that we might receive the promise of the Spirit through faith.”
Charles Swindoll (born 1934) is an American pastor and Christian author. With a long career in pastoral ministry and authorship of over 70 books, he has become one of America’s most valued Christian teachers.
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