I’ve learned that people will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel.
There is no greater agony than bearing an untold story inside you.
Maya Angelou (1928-2014) was an American author, poet, and civil rights activist. Her body of published work is found in autobiographies, essays, poems, and numerous credits in plays, movies, and television shows.
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Walking this lonely road
Losing count of each step
Packing life’s hefty load
Careful not to misstep
Miles of infinite road
Where will it finally end?
Life scanned, like some bar code
What lies around the bend?
Few answers on this road
Walking day after day
Needing life to reload
Feeling like nature’s prey
Danger lurks on this road
Always staying alert
Life delayed in safe mode
Old, worn boots kicking dirt
Life resembles this road
Challenges come and go
Heavy, infinite load
Never walking too slow
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Originally published May, 2020.
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God prepares us for our daily journey. May we always be encouraged to trust what each day brings.
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 October 16)
What is a weed? A plant whose virtues have not yet been discovered.
What lies behind us and what lies before us are tiny matters, compared to what lies within us.
Ralph Waldo Emerson (1803-1882) was an American essayist, poet, and philosopher. He was a leading voice in America’s transcendentalist movement in the 19th century.
From Ephesians 2:8 “For by grace you have been saved through faith, and this is not your own doing; it is the gift of God.”
Dotting I’s, crossing T’s
Life’s performance checklist
Nice life bestowed on thee
Knowing Father shall insist
Worshipping each Sunday
Dollars fill collection
Mirror says, “Good Christian”
Seeking Father’s affection
Feeling faith’s emptiness
Life’s perfection falls short
Redemption’s ticket waits
Striving for Father’s passport
Hearing at last, Word’s truth
New covenant shall rise
Hope’s mercy calls for faith
Fulfilling Father’s franchise
Receiving salvation
Despite life’s sinful walk
By grace, Savior redeems
Grasping Father’s faithful rock
Leaving life’s performance treadmill, the Gospel’s true road offers guidance through our Savior’s blessed grace–as we walk faithfully in His light into new life.
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At the heart of our faith lies trustfulness in the Lord’s 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 October 15)
Trees have their seasons at certain times of the year when they bring forth fruit; but a Christian is for all seasons.
From Galatians 6:9: “So let us not grow weary in doing what is right, for we will reap at harvest time, if we do not give up.”
Ralph Brownrigg (1592-1659) was an English-born member of the Anglican clergy.
This informative post will be published on Saturday in place of my regular one. You are invited to participate with the opening question.
Why is it against the law for a man living in North Dakota to be buried in South Dakota?
(answer found at the end of this post)
A curious little insect is the boxelder bug. Related to the stinkbug, this harmless pest can become quite a nuisance.
Here are a few quick facts about the boxelder bug:
Their name is derived from the fact that they are frequently found around boxelder trees (as well as maple). Their favorite summer home is in trees.
Boxelder bugs are very mobile, and they can easily move from trees to man-made structures. One of their most annoying traits is to leave feces that may stain light-colored surfaces.
In autumn, these pesky bugs congregate around south-facing surfaces on rocks, buildings, and trees. They appreciate the warmth and sun. At this same time, they will seek winter shelter in homes, sheds, and garages. After hibernating in their cozy winter confines, they will emerge in March and April in order to journey back to the trees.
Since boxelder bugs are eager to enter houses, homeowners are wise to take time to seal around windows and doors. This will help to prevent these bugs from entering inside to find a winter home. They also dislike the smell of herbs such as sage, whole cloves, and lavender.
Because he’s still alive.
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Sooner or later, our actions need to thrust us back into life’s daily cadence.
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 October 14)
Lectures which really teach will never be popular; lectures which are popular will never really teach.
I have far more confidence in the man who works mentally and bodily at a matter than in the six who merely talk about it.
Michael Faraday (1791-1867) was an English physicist and chemist. His research greatly contributed to the study of electromagnetism and electrochemistry.
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