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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.
Eight (2 x 2 x 2)
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There will be days when we look into life’s mirror and see past reflections. We realize that today needs to write a new chapter.
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 20)
I’ve learned to rock my troubles away.
Men since the beginning of time have sought peace.
A person knows when it just seems to feel right to them. Listen to your heart.
Sharing
Gospel’s truth
Simple fishing boat
Serving as Christ’s pulpit
Witnessing
Witnessing
Spirit’s presence
Life’s next appointment
Jesus will be there
Teaching
Teaching
Light embraced
Proclaimed in Scripture
Father loves His Son
Sharing
This series of poems (written in the German-inspired style of Elfchen or Elevenie) shares a total of eleven words in each poem, with a sequence by line of one, two, three, four, and one words.
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Embracing and walking in Christ’s light, we witness the enemy’s shadow of darkness less and less until he’s gone.
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 19)
A holy life will produce the deepest impression. Lighthouses blow no horns; they only shine.
From Titus 2:7: “In all things, offering yourself as a model of good works and in your teaching offering integrity.”
D. L. Moody (1837-1899), also known as Dwight Lyman Moody, was an American evangelist and Christian teacher. He is frequently credited with inspiring modern mass revivalism.
Farm’s eternal footprint
Memories held tight
From each generation
Nurturing what’s right
Kitchen table’s witness
Writes each diary page
Chronicles history
Filling life’s rain gauge
Precious hope’s future link
Tough times overcome
History comes alive
Leaving each bread crumb
Confidence builds each spring
Another crop sown
Expected fall harvest
Paying back bank loan
Farmer’s faithful outlook
Every season’s birth
Tomorrow remains bright
Blessing Mother Earth
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With faith in God, one’s confidence will discover ways to grow beyond any fear.
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 18)
Big Sky Buckeye 