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Fill every Monday with the same enthusiasm you experienced over the weekend.
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 September 30)
If you don’t use your experience, your past is wasted, and you are betraying yourself.
I think the sense of family and family achievement, plus the discipline which I received there from that one-room school were really very helpful in what I did later on.
Born in Derry, New Hampshire, Alan Shephard (1923-1998) was an American astronaut, naval aviator, test pilot, and businessman. In 1961, he became the first American to travel into space. In 1971, he became the fifth person (and the oldest) to walk on the Moon at the age of 47.
Father
Transcending time
Divine, Holy presence
Eternal spring of grace
Uncompromising
Son
Revealing self
God among us
Grace conquers Calvary’s cross
Unwavering
Spirit
Entering hearts
Renewing faith daily
Timely grace flowing upstream
Unchanging
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God’s grace fills us with the confidence to reach out to other faithful witnesses. These relationships gather together as one voice in 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 September 29)
The key to all strange things is in thy heart. My spirit has come home, that sailed the doubtful seas.
From Philippians 4:13: “I can do all things through Him who strengthens me.”
Countee Cullen (1903-1946) was an American poet and novelist, who made a significant impact during the Harlem Renaissance.
These poetic verses are inspired by the 1990 American film, “Quigley Down Under.” Tom Selleck plays an American cowboy and sharpshooter from Wyoming who brings frontier justice to the western Australian Outback. American composer, Basil Poledouris, displays his talents in writing the musical score for the film. One of the soundtrack’s selections is found at the end of this post, and you are invited to listen to it while you read the poem.
Hero waiting for cue
Overture now begins
Valor charging forward
Righteousness always wins
Passion fights for what’s right
Bold actions taking charge
Lasting spirit conquers
Fearless heart growing large
Sense of urgency stirs
Facing climatic test
Battle’s dramatic end
Bravery never rests
Crescendo’s big finish
Courage outlasts death’s fate
Justice defeats evil
Fate’s decisive mandate
Final mission complete
Story’s exciting end
Exhausted, yet alive
Honor always defends
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When we experience a solution, it prepares our road ahead with the 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 September 28)
Life isn’t fair, but you can be.
Risk is the price you pay for opportunity.
Tom Selleck (born 1945) is an American actor who has appeared in countless movies as well as highly successful television series.
From Isaiah 43:2: “When you pass through the waters, I will be with you, and through the rivers, they shall not overwhelm you; when you walk through fire you shall not be burned, and the flame shall not consume you.”
Life’s inevitable storms
Sweeping tides against mankind
Surging within, Father’s love
Mercy arrives, never blind
Darkness blocking out daylight
Masking goodness of mankind
Surging within, Father’s truth
Savior’s light fully aligned
Faith overwhelmed, strength waning
Subduing trust in mankind
Surging within, Father’s voice
Peace returns as he designed
Angry river waters flow
Raging in hearts of mankind
Surging within, Father’s grace
Heavenly spirit assigned
One more trial challenges
Flipping conscience of mankind
Surging within, Father’s Word
Life’s purpose better defined
From John 16:33: “I have said this to you so that in Me you may have peace. In the world you face persecution, but take courage: I have conquered the world!”
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As our Great Encourager, God understands our situation. May we praise the peace that He brings us when we need it most.
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 September 27)
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