Daily medicine
Ultimate stress reliever—
Laughter heals one’s soul
Turning from worry
Allow optimism in—
Joy mending one’s heart
Perky morning song
Hope’s verses rejuvenate—
Shower of sunshine
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It is beneficial to use other outlets where we can create positive energy to renew and restore ourselves.
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 9)
Good friends, good books, and a sleepy conscience: this is the ideal life.
Always do right. This will surprise some people and astonish the rest.
Mark Twain (1835-1910) was an American author and humorist. He has often been praised as one of America’s greatest humorists, and American writer William Faulkner called him “the father of American Literature.”
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From the words of Moses
Don’t fear, be unafraid
Our Lord will fight for us
Standing firm, comes His aid
Protecting evermore
God stands everlasting
Delivers from bondage
His love, full and lasting
Sending His Son to earth
Jesus’ footprints cry out
Step in line, follow me
His peace reigns, without doubt
Crying out to our Lord
Consumed by life’s furnace
Covered by eagles’ wings
Follow Him with sureness
Darkened tomb found empty
Jesus overcoming death
Knowing God’s in control
Stay faithful, with each breath
Father always with us
Never forsaking us
His hope, comforting us
Walking ahead of us
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From Exodus 14:13-14: “But Moses said to the people, ‘Do not be afraid, stand firm, and see the deliverance that the Lord will accomplish for you today; for the Egyptians whom you see today you shall never see again. The Lord will fight for you, and you have only to keep still.'”
Originally published April, 2020.
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God empowers our faith through His undeniable Word. We witness countless truths that strengthen our daily walk with Him.
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 8)
If I am in the habit of steadily facing myself with God, my conscience will always introduce God’s perfect law and indicate what I should do.
From Acts 24:16: “Therefore I do my best always to have a clear conscience toward God and all people.”
Oswald Chambers (1874-1917) was a Scottish evangelist and Christian teacher. Following his death from an illness while in Egypt during World War I, his wife took on the task of transcribing the detailed notes she had written from his lectures and sermons. Gertrude Hobbs Chambers’ efforts resulted in the publication in 1924 of MY UTMOST FOR HIS HIGHEST. I frequently read from this devotional, and it has greatly deepened my faith and understanding of God’s Word.
From Matthew 2:10-12: “When they saw that the star had stopped, they were overwhelmed with joy. On entering the house, they saw the child with Mary His mother, and they knelt down and paid Him homage. Then, opening their treasure chests, they offered Him gifts of gold, frankincense, and myrrh.”
Guiding star rises above
Magi journey on in peace
Leading toward Bethlehem
Seeking King, faith’s centerpiece
Destined to shepherd with love
Worshipping Almighty God
Heralded to spread righteousness
Unmasking evil’s façade
Bearing gifts, rejoicing praise
All fitting of promised King
Bending knees at sight of child
Adoring this wondrous thing
Overwhelmed with lasting joy
Seeing both mother and child
Offered gold, frankincense, myrrh
Exchanging peace, reconciled
With lyrics crafted by noted English hymnwriter, William Chatterton Dix, “As with Gladness Men of Old” offers a marvelous image of the Epiphany message. Dix is best-remembered for writing the lyrics to “What Child is This?”
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Life’s purest joy is found in one’s witness and journey with Jesus Christ.
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 7)
I am a pilgrim in the world, but at home in my God. In the earth I wander, but in God I dwell in a quiet habitation.
From Psalm 90:1-2: “Lord, you have been our dwelling place in all generations. Before the mountains were brought forth or ever you had formed the earth and the world, from everlasting to everlasting you are God.”
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.
What is special about these words: job, polish, herb? (Hint: Each word has at least another pronunciation.)
(answer found at the end of this post)
A member of the beetle family, the venerable ladybugs are colorful and harmless. Gardeners love them because they enjoy eating aphids.
Here are a few unique details about ladybugs:
There are approximately 5,000 species of ladybugs worldwide. Their Latin scientific name of Coccinellidae means little red sphere. The seven-spotted ladybug is native to Europe, and it was brought to the United States in the mid-1900s to help farmers control aphid populations.
The life cycle of ladybugs begins with a female laying a cluster of 20-300 eggs on the underside of a leaf near an aphid colony. Within a week, the eggs will hatch into larvae. During the next 10-15 days, the larvae feed on aphids before moving into the pupal stage and later adulthood.
In many cultures, ladybugs are considered good luck. In the Middle Ages, these beetles rid grapevines of insect pests. To show their appreciation, farmers called them the “Beetle of Our Lady” in a reference to the Virgin Mary. They are sometimes called ladybirds, lady beetles, and lucky bugs.
The usual lifespan for ladybugs is 2-3 years, and they must survive against numerous predators. Birds are the number one foe, but they also must contend with frogs, wasps, spiders, and dragonflies. In the winter, they hibernate in rotting logs and under rocks, as colonies numbering in the thousands.
They are pronounced differently when the first letter is capitalized: Job, Polish, Herb.
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