There are no traffic jams on the extra mile.
Make today worth remembering.
Zig Ziglar (1926-2012) was an American author and motivational speaker. He inspired many with his wit, optimism, and Christian faith.
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Strength in Adversity
From Psalm 46:1: “God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble.”
Imperfect life’s darkness
One more faltering step
Defeat again knocking
Discouragement’s doorstep
Observing faithful light
Glowing with lasting hope
Strength in adversity
Grasping mercy’s firm rope
Hearing Father, trust grows
Transforming future days
Faith journey maturing
Receiving grace, let’s pray
Evil’s message scuttled
Healing from Father’s hand
Peace brings lasting comfort
Affirming His commands
Beholding mighty works
Melting away concerns
Impossible vanquished
Trusting Father’s U-turn
From the words of English-born preacher Charles Inwood: “When God is going to do a wonderful thing, He begins with a difficulty. When He is going to do a very wonderful thing, He begins with an impossibility.”
From My Journal (2/12)
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From Big Sky Buckeye
God’s presence will keep us safe and dry when life’s circumstances attempt to drown us.
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 February 12)
Oswald Chambers Quote
But be careful to remember that you are freed for one thing only–to be absolutely devoted to your co-Worker.
From 1 Corinthians 3:9: “For we are God’s coworkers, working together; you are God’s field, God’s building.”
Oswald Chambers (1874-1917) was a Scottish evangelist and Christian teacher. Following his death from an illness while in Egypt during World War I, his wife took on the task of transcribing the detailed notes she had written from his lectures and sermons. Gertrude Hobbs Chambers’ efforts resulted in the publication in 1924 of MY UTMOST FOR HIS HIGHEST. I frequently read from this devotional, and it has greatly deepened my faith and understanding of God’s Word.
New Beginning
Our attitude
Letting go, yesterday’s past
Enjoying each daily quest
Freshly written page to last
Our individuality
Allowing self to shine through
Hanging on to every strength
Life now ready to renew
Our character
Practicing Lord’s “Golden Rule”
Sharing kindness with others
Day’s always shining jewel
Our relationships
Searching every precious heart
Reflecting love through actions
Another day’s blessed start
New beginning
Pioneering novel ways
Tasting delicious goodness
Tomorrow ready to blaze
From My Journal (2/11)
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From Big Sky Buckeye
Few people really see our small victories over endless, daily challenges.
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 February 11)
Trivia’s Facts and More (2/11)
This informative post will be posted on Saturday along with my usual writing. You are invited to participate with the opening question.
Brain Teaser Question
Which of the following fractions is smallest?
(A) 11/20 (B) 5/6 (C) 5/7 (D) 2/3 (E) 3/4
(answer found at the end of this post)
Featured Facts
The American state of Kansas was admitted to the Union on January 29, 1861. Its capital city is Topeka (population of 125,963).
Here are some interesting facts about America’s 34th state:
- Nickname: Sunflower State.
- Motto: Ad Astra Per Aspera (To the Stars Through Difficulties).
- The first woman mayor in the U.S. was Susanna Madora Salter, when she was elected mayor of Argonia in 1887.
- Born in Atchison, Amelia Earhart, who was the first woman to fly solo across the Atlantic Ocean.
Located in Wichita, the largest city of Kansas, is the birthplace of Pizza Hut. Two brothers started their small pizza business near the campus of Wichita State University in 1958. Wichita State University students Dan and Frank Carney were the entrepreneurs of this new enterprise. Today, their historic restaurant still stands, has been updated, and now serves as a museum.
Left: Mayor Susanna Madora Salter. Right: Original Pizza Hut in Wichita. (courtesy of Pinterest)
Answer to Brain Teaser Question
(A) 11/20
This is the fraction closest to 1/2. The rest are further from and greater than 1/2.
Martin Short Quotes
The thing you can always rely on, your core person, comes from your family’s attention and love.
No on is any one thing.
Martin Short (born 1950) is an Canadian-American actor, comedian, and writer. He is well-known for his work on “SCTV” (Second City Television) in Canada and “Saturday Night Live” in the U.S.
Faith’s Blessed Actions (Elfchen Series #139)
Stepping Up
Hearing
Christ’s call
Boldly following Him
Serving needs of others
Loving
Life’s Turnabout
Loving
Jesus more
Leaving earthly ways
Rescued from tumultuous seas
Following
Making Differences
Following
With humbleness
Touching another life
Living in Christ’s presence
Hearing
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.
From My Journal (2/10)
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From Big Sky Buckeye
God’s perfection helps us to navigate life’s imperfect journey.
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 February 10)
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