When we stay focused on Jesus, we can take comfort in knowing He’ll lead us through the hard places.
From Isaiah 41:10: “Do not fear, for I am with you; do not be afraid, for I am your God; I will strengthen you; I will help you; I will uphold you with My victorious right hand.”
Beyond one’s normal
New, exciting perspective—
Trusted lens focused
Remembering TEAM
Life’s “Together Everyone—
Accomplishes More”
Boarding faithful train
Departing from dark despair—
Riding fate’s bright light
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In our lifetime, each of us will experience a purpose that brings a timeless transition with life’s next chapter.
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(Updated May 30)
Children are the most wonderful audience.
I think books are like people, in the sense that they’ll turn up in your life when you most need them.
Emma Thompson (born 1959) is a British actress who has received countless honors for her film work. She has been honored with two Academy Awards, three BAFTA Awards, two Golden Globe Awards, and one Primetime Emmy Award.
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Music permeates through the woods
Listen closely, can you hear it?
This melody brings a sense of calm
Nature witnesses a new hit
Calmness radiates from a banjo
Listen again, can you feel it?
Life pauses, taking in this song
Appreciate this moment, let’s sit
Even in darker times, comes light
Listen now, can you feel its blitz?
Calming tune filling every heart
Playing a banjo, without the glitz
People reaching out to others
Living as sisters and brothers
Steve Martin is an accomplished banjo player, and he shares a message of calmness and peace from the woods with his own self-video performance. This video inspired the writing of this poem.
Originally published March, 2020.
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We absorb the music, art, and writing in our lives through the unique variety of our senses.
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 May 29)
There is a crack in everything, that’s how the light gets in. (Taken from his song “Anthem”)
You who wish to conquer pain, you must learn what makes one kind.
Leonard Cohen (1934-2016) was a Canadian-American singer-songwriter as well as a poet and novelist.
From Psalm 31:1-2: “In you, O Lord, I seek refuge; do not let me ever be put to shame; in Your righteousness deliver me. Incline Your ear to me; rescue me speedily. Be a rock of refuge for me, a strong fortress to save me.”
Facing life’s overwhelming odds
Darkness invades, hope crashing down
Searching for sustaining refuge
Forsaking another showdown
Emptiness penetrates deeply
Faith weakening, now feeling mocked
Each empty promise calling out
Distant future forever locked
Calling to Father above
Reaching for His righteous-filled hand
Praying for heavenly rescue
Grasping mercy, fleeing quicksand
Light overcomes evil’s doomsday
God’s promises, always to trust
Mighty fortress restoring faith
Distant future looking robust
From Psalm 31:14-15: “But I trust in You, O Lord; I say, ‘You are my God.’ My times are in Your hand; deliver me from the hand of my enemies and persecutors.”
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Traveling in life’s wilderness, we will trust only in God, who will provide lasting refuge through His Word.
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 May 28)
God will see to it that in the eyes of those who are now your enemy, you will one day be esteemed. They will respect your stand because you are standing alone, doing what is right.
From Proverbs 16:7: “When the ways of people please the Lord, He causes even their enemies to be at peace with them.”
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