If your heart is open, it can never stay unbroken.
You have to count on living every single day in a way you believe will make you feel good about your life.
Jane Seymour (born 1951) is a British actress.
Jane Seymour Quotes
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Monday Memories: His Right Hand
From Psalm 139:9-10: “If I take the wings of the morning and settle at the farthest limits of the sea, even there Your hand shall lead me, and Your right hand shall hold me fast.”
Story of doomed community
Losing its way, darkness surrounds
Hunger fueling gang violence
Crying out, injustice abounds
Life crushed in spirit, wandering
Wrecking faith, living defeated
Racism walks with extremism
Bringing sin’s death, feeling cheated
From dark despair, running away
Running to us, God with His grace
Love and mercy fill empty cups
Accepting His gift, let’s embrace
God’s right hand covers this land
Striking out envy, hate, and greed
Spirit finds us lost in life’s fog
Plowing under each sin-filled seed
Chaos no longer shatters dreams
Offering true, forgiving peace
God’s right hand, never grows weary
Lifting up lives, shall never cease
From Psalm 89:13-14: “You have a mighty arm; strong is Your hand, high Your right hand. Righteousness and justice are the foundation of Your throne; steadfast love and faithfulness go before You.”
Originally published March, 2021.
From My Journal (6/15)
From Big Sky Buckeye
Eternity promises that there will never be limits placed upon the mighty hand of God.
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 June 15)
Dietrich Bonhoeffer Quote
God did not make us perfect Christians in one stroke. He calls us as we are, and only His grace makes us what we are not.
From 1 Corinthians 15:9-10: “For I am the least of the apostles, unfit to be called an apostle, because I persecuted the church of God. But by the grace of God I am what I am, and his grace toward me has not been in vain. On the contrary, I worked harder than any of them, though it was not I but the grace of God that is with me.
German-born Dietrich Bonhoeffer (1906-1945) was a Lutheran pastor, theologian, and anti-Nazi dissident. Many of his writings express the role of Christianity in mankind’s daily lives. He paid the ultimate price for his activism against the Nazi regime during World War II.
Joy’s Fresh Start
From Psalm 105:4-5: “Seek the Lord and His strength; seek His presence continually. Remember the wonderful works He has done, His miracles and the judgments He has uttered.”
Contemplating change
Spirit’s guiding hand
Opportunity waits
Praising what Lord has planned
Accepting His grace
Light marches ahead
Life energized with peace
Viewing future beachhead
Welcoming hope’s breath
Harmony fills heart
Immersed in Father’s Word
Offering joy’s fresh start
Mending faith’s fabric
Trust builds every fire
Witness Savior’s mercy
Rising up to inspire
Embracing tomorrow
Lord’s confidence guides
Another promised branch
Sailing with freedom’s tides
From Hebrews 11:1: “Now faith is the assurance of things hoped for, the conviction of things not seen.”
From My Journal (6/14)
From Big Sky Buckeye
Surrounded by our Creator’s redemptive waters, one’s faith fills with unending praises of joy.
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 June 14)
Jonathan Byrd Quote
Whatever I treasure the most will control my heart. Whatever controls my heart will control my behavior. May God be my treasure. He is big enough.
From Isaiah 40:12, 18: “Who has measured the waters of the sea in the hollow of His hand and marked off the heavens with a span, enclosed the dust of the earth in a measure and weighed the mountains in scales and the hills in a balance? To whom, then, will you liken God, or what likeness compare with Him?”
Jonathan Byrd (born 1978) is an American professional golfer. He is known for integrating his Christian faith into his daily life as well as his golf career.
America’s “Flag Day”
June 14 commemorates Flag Day as the date when the United States approves the design of its first national flag.
On June 14, 1777, the Continental Congress approves the first American flag. Created by General George Washington’s instructions, Betsy Ross sews her nation’s inaugural flag with 13 stripes, alternating in red and white, with a blue field behind a constellation of 13 stars.
In 1795, the states of Vermont and Kentucky enter the American Union. The “Star-Bangled” Banner flag contains 15 stars as well as 15 stripes.
The U.S. Congress enacts its final Flag Resolution with the number of stripes finalized at 13. At this time there are 20 stars for the 20 states.
In 1885, Wisconsin schoolteacher, Bernard J. Cigrand, encourages his students to observe June 14 as “Flag Birthday.” He later writes an essay, which is published in a Chicago newspaper, urging Americans to celebrate the flag on June 14.
In 1916, President Woodrow Wilson signs a proclamation designating June 14 as the official date for Flag Day. By now, the flag contains 48 stars for the nation’s 48 states.
In 1948, the U.S. Congress permanently establishes June 14 as Flag Day. President Harry S. Truman signs the legislation. The flag continues to feature 48 stars.
In 1959, with the admission of Alaska and later Hawaii, the updated flag features 50 stars for its 50 states.
From My Journal (6/13)
From Big Sky Buckeye
As Americans, may we continue to see our precious flag as a testament to the collective goodness which has created and preserved this nation.
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 June 13)
American Flag Quotes
Henry Ward Beecher (1813-1887) American pastor and social reformer
Our flag means all that our fathers meant in the revolutionary War. It means all that the Declaration of Independence meant. It means justice. It means liberty. It means happiness Every color means liberty. Every thread means liberty. Every star and stripe means liberty.
John Philip Sousa (1854-1932) American composer and conductor
A flag appears ‘mid thunderous cheers, The banner of the Western land. The emblem of the brave and true.
Adrian Cronauer (1938-2018) American radio personality and USAF Sergeant
Our flag is not just one of many political points of view. Rather, the flag is a symbol of our national unity.
George M. Cohen (1878-1942) American playwright, composer, actor, singer
“You’re a Grand Old Flag”
You’re a grand old flag,
You’re a high flying flag
And forever in peace may you wave.
You’re the emblem of
The land I love.
The home of the free and the brave.
Ev’ry heart beats true
‘neath the Red, White and Blue,
Where there’s never a boast or brag.
Should auld acquaintance be forgot,
Keep your eye on the grand old flag.
