Night wakens sweet tooth
Harvesting freezer’s ice cream—
Sundae anyone?
Backyard football game
Unleashing perfect spiral—
Kitchen window scores
Snowball fight pauses
Hot chocolate with cookies—
Mother born to lead
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Life’s a whole lot sweeter when it’s filled with positive interactions with others.
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 December 23)
If we treated everyone we meet with the same affection we bestow upon our favorite cat, they, too, would purr.
Home is where we tie one end of the thread of life.
Martin Buxbaum (1912-1991) was an American writer. Blind at birth, he underwent a cataract operation which restored his sight.
From Psalm 92:12-15: “The righteous flourish like the palm tree, and grow like a cedar in Lebanon. They are planted in the house of the Lord; they flourish in the courts of our God. In old age they still produce fruit; they are always green and full of sap, showing that the Lord is upright; He is my rock, and there is no unrighteousness in Him.”
River of life, unceasing in its travels
Mysteries of life, shall ever unravel
From heavenly source, cascades living water
Shaping clay, molded by Creation’s potter
When ultimate challenges travel too high
Overcoming all odds, courage one’s ally
Life’s purpose, taking self far from safety’s home
Discovering meaning, hidden catacombs
Fate knocking, invisible hand clearly seen
Traveling waters, transparent with routine
Years continue to advance, filled with Lord’s grace
Breathing enduring joy, from life’s timeless chase
Life’s sunset glimmers, over cloudless skyline
Looking back, years richer than any gold mine
Mysteries of life, eternally fulfilled
River of life, journey which only God builds
From the words of American pastor and Christian teacher, Charles Stanley: “Our bodies may age, but we get old only if we choose to do so–attitude is what makes the difference.”
Originally published January, 2021.
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One’s faith calls upon courage, filled with patience, to believe and to trust the Light.
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 December 22)
In the total expanse of human life, there is not a single square inch of which the Christ, who alone is sovereign, does not declare, “That is Mine!”
From Romans 8:28: “We know that all things work together for good for those who love God, who are called according to His purpose.”
Abraham Kuyper (1837-1920) was a Dutch pastor, journalist, statesman, and Christian theologian. He served as Prime Minister of the Netherlands from 1901-1905.
From Psalm 80:3: “Restore us, O God; let Your face shine, that we may be saved.”
From highest heavens
Father’s love descends
Destiny of hope
Bringing light, darkness bends
Witnessed from above
Father’s love restores
Salvation’s light waits
Rising tides come ashore
Aligned with David
Father’s love defines
Gospel breathes through One
Restoring light divine
Filled with angel’s joy
Father’s love unfolds
Prophecy fulfilled
Embracing light so bold
Virgin carries child
Father’s love reframes
Emmanuel’s light
Bearing peace in His name
From Isaiah 7:13-14: “Then Isaiah said, ‘Hear then, O house of David! Is it too little for you to weary mortals that you weary my God also? Therefore the Lord Himself will give you a sign. Look, the young woman is with child and shall bear a son and shall name him Immanuel.'”
One of the most stirring of hymns during Advent is “What Child is This.” The lyrics were composed by English hymn writer, William Chatterton Dix, in 1865. The melody follows the familiar tune of “Greensleeves.” Here is American singer, Vikki Carr, sharing her interpretation of this beloved song.
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Our Savior’s light will always burn brightest when our faith faces its ultimate tests of darkness.
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 December 21)
Resilience is not about achieving big, extraordinary things for God; it’s about living an ordinary life in a beautiful way, loving others as Christ has loved us.
From Ephesians 5:19-21: “As you sing psalms and hymns and spiritual songs to one another, singing and making melody to the Lord in your hearts, giving thanks to God the Father at all times and for everything in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, being subject to one another out of reverence for Christ.”
Brian Keepers is an American pastor who has served in the ministry for over 20 years.
This informative post will be published on Saturday in place of my regular one. You are invited to participate with the opening question.
How many people is “two pairs of twins twice”?
(answer found at the end of this post)
Arkansas becomes the 25th state in the American Union on June 15, 1936. The name “Arkansas” is a name used by French explorers, and it refers to the Quapaw native people.
Here are a few interesting facts about Arkansas:
Arkansas uses two different nicknames: Land of Opportunity and The Natural State. The Natural State recognizes the state’s diverse landscape of mountains, lakes, hot springs, and forests. Numerous natural hot springs can be found, and they welcome people who visit with hopes of finding relief from certain illnesses.
In 1803, the United States greatly expands its land size when the Louisiana Purchase is bought with France. As part of these new lands, Arkansas becomes a territory in 1819. The state features many key battlefield sites from the American Civil War.
In 1932, Hattie Caraway becomes the first American woman elected to the United States Senate. The 42nd President of the United States, Bill Clinton, is born in Hope (1946).
The state’s economy has transformed from its reliance on agriculture to a more diversified one. Corporations founded in Arkansas have led the way, such as Walmart and Tyson Foods.
In 1957, landmark school integration is enforced by the federal government. With a U.S. Army escort, nine courageous African-American students attend a now integrated high school in Little Rock, and become known as the “Little Rock Nine.”
During World War II, two major Japanese internment settlements are established at Rohwer and Jerome.
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