Another challenge
Opportunity knocking—
Granting acceptance
Next post unfinished
Social media turned off—
Unplugging today
Life’s steady treadmill
Maintained and reliable—
Trusting every step
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Today’s smallest steps of consistency will keep moving us toward tomorrow’s goals.
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 November 14)
The creative adult is the child who has survived.
The worst walls are never the ones you find in your way. The worst walls are the ones you put there.
Ursula K. Le Guin (1929-2018) was an American author who achieved success in the realm of science fiction as well as fantasy.
Little Johnny hurried down the sidewalk. Catching his breath upon reaching his school bus stop, he waited and waited.
Soon his fate began sinking in. He had missed the bus . . . again!
The warm and sunny morning invited him to walk across the street to a park. Curious and feeling playful, he explored and enjoyed some spontaneous fun. Readin’ and writin’ and rithmetic could wait a spell.
Minutes turned into a couple of hours. Feeling hungry, Johnny discovered a perfect hideout under a nearby pine tree. He pulled out his brown bag lunch.
Following a quick lunch, he felt a bit sleepy. Fresh air, plenty of exercise, and a filling lunch made him drowsy. Curling up under the tree, Johnny was soon snoozing on a bed of soft needles.
Stirring awake, the noise of his rickety school bus shuttling down the street reminded him that school was over for another day.
Upon reaching his house, Johnny’s loving mother met him at the door. Her stern-looking frown told him to watch out . . . caught again!
Originally published March, 2021.
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Sometimes when we experience life’s contradictions, they teach us more than staying on the sidelines and playing it safe.
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 November 13)
The tougher the job, the greater the reward.
Forget the past–the future will give you plenty to worry about.
George Allen (1918-1990) was an American football coach. He served as an NFL head coach for two different teams: Los Angeles Rams (1966-1970) and Washington Redskins (1971-1977). He was well-known for his ability to motivate his teams to achieve success.
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.”
Life’s struggles
Waiting ahead
Finding mercy’s strength
Nourishing daily bread
Father’s Word
Sharing insight
Hearing blessed truth
Following Spirit’s light
Faith in Christ
Setting us free
Leading every step
Escaping stormy seas
Grace-filled love
Coming from God
Extending goodness
Feeling no longer flawed
Sinful past
Fleeing its flood
Praying before cross
Witnessing Savior’s blood
From John 3:16: “For God so loved the world that He gave His only Son, so that everyone who believes in Him may not perish but may have eternal life.”
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Through God’s grace, we are no longer filled with darkness from our weaknesses. He leads us forward, always guided by the lighthouse of His mercy.
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 November 12)
Wholeness does not mean perfection: it means embracing brokenness as an integral part of life.
From Proverbs 3:5-6: “Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and do not rely on your own insight. In all your ways acknowledge Him, and He will make straight your paths.”
Parker Palmer (born 1939) is an American author and educator. Much of his writing has focused on issues dealing with leadership, spirituality, and social change.
This informative post will be published on Saturday in place of my regular one. You are invited to participate with the opening question.
What can travel all around the world without leaving its corner?
(answer found at the end of this post)
In the United States, November 11 is set aside to observe Veterans Day. This time encourages Americans to pause and reflect in honoring all men and women who have served in the armed forces, past and present..
This day was originally designated as Armistice Day, which recognized the end of World War I in 1918. On the 11th hour, of the 11th day, of the 11th month, war ended between the Allied Powers and the Central Powers. Sometimes labeled as the Great War, this conflict was the first world-wide war with battlegrounds in Europe, the Middle East, and the Pacific and Asian regions.
The catalyst for the war was seeded in the balance of power in Europe as witnessed by various alliances and nationalistic feelings. When Archduke Francis Ferdinand and his wife were assassinated in Sarajevo on June 28, 1914, the spark for war was ignited. The Archduke was heir to the throne of the Austria-Hungary Empire, and the assassin was Serbian.
Immediately, military alliances began mobilizing. Serbia was aligned with Russia, and Russia was backed by the Allied Powers of France, Great Britain, Italy, Japan, and later the United States. As the Central Powers, Austria-Hungary was closely tied to Germany, the Ottoman Empire, and later Bulgaria. Other nations throughout Europe and around the world united with one side or the other.
After more than four years of total warfare and its unprecedented destruction of property and loss of life, peace finally arrived with ratification of the Treaty of Versailles. The so-called “war to end all wars” would fail in its expectations in about twenty years.
In 1954, Armistice Day was renamed as Veterans Day. The reason for this change was founded in that the United States had fought in other major wars since the conclusion of World War I–World War II and Korea.
It should be noted that there is a difference between the purposes behind Veterans Day and Memorial Day. While Veterans Day honors the sacrifice and service of all veterans, Memorial Day commemorates those who served and gave their lives for a grateful nation.
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