When you find yourself slumping in shame or giving way to guilt, remind yourself of this: You have been chosen by the Good Shepherd. He wants you in His flock.
From John 15:16: “You did not choose me, but I chose you. And I appointed you to go and bear fruit, fruit that will last, so that the Father will give you whatever you ask Him in My name.”
Experiencing lifetime of first steps
Beginning with toddler’s curious try
Tumbling down to earth from frequent missteps
Inquiring mind looking skyward to fly
Growing up quickly, ready for life’s prep
Entering grade school doors, stepping right in
Navigating each year, planting more steps
Looking always forward, career begins
Living life, one year follows another
Challenging new steps arriving each day
Recalling advice from caring mother
Stepping out, traveling each new highway
Remembering this life’s countless missteps
Smiling at grandchildren’s beginning steps
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Someone once said, “When the going gets tough, the tough get going.” Make a promise today to take at least one step forward. Never quit!
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 March 25)
This informative post will be posted on Saturday along with my usual writing. You are invited to participate with the opening question.
Four cars come to a four-way stop, each coming from a different direction. They can’t decide who got there first, so they all go forward at the same time. All four cars go, but none crash into each other. How is this possible?
(answer found at the end of this post)
Admitted to the American Union on January 3, 1959, the state of Alaska is the largest in terms of land size. Its 663,268 square miles exceed the combined land size of the next three states (Texas, California, and Montana).
Here are some interesting facts about Alaska (nicknamed The Last Frontier):
In 1867, the Alaskan Territory was purchased from Russia by Secretary of State William Seward. For many Americans, the purchase price of $7.2 million stirred up negative comments about “Seward’s Folly.”
On Good Friday in 1964, Alaska experienced one of the most powerful earthquakes ever recorded. With a magnitude of 9.2, the quake destroyed countless villages and coast communities in addition to the 133 fatalities.
All of the cars make right-hand turns.
The best teacher is experience. Find the educational in every situation.
Console the failure, but nurture the hunger.
Bryan Cranston (born 1956) is an American actor and filmmaker. He has received numerous accolades his work in television, film, and theater.
Accepting
Christ’s teachings
Humble and gentle
Reaching out to others
Grace
Receiving
God’s love
Eternal, flowing grace
Let ours always shine
Patience
Sharing
Father’s grace
Following His example
Our turn to share
Love
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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May the Lord continue to bless us with renewed energy as we experience the world through His grace-filled lens.
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 March 24)
God’s generous gifts of relationships, possessions, and meaningful work should never be cherished more than the Giver.
From Matthew 6:24: “No one can serve two masters, for a slave will either hate the one and love the other or be devoted to the one and despise the other. You cannot serve God and wealth.”
Clock’s movements quietly advance
Calendar pages keep turning
Realizing now, time so precious
Yesterday, never returning
Today, now galloping away
Each moment quickly discarded
Vanishing minutes tearing up
Uncertain time left unguarded
Tomorrow arrives much too soon
Yesterday feeling incomplete
Searching for one more treasured hour
Empty time becomes bittersweet
Distant dreams fill with missing days
Harmony’s peacefulness arrives
Pursuing extra, precious time
Delights harvested from archives
Morning sunrise gathers on time
Eagerness to explore today
Looking forward, cherished outlook
Every moment planning to stay
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Yesterday rests in the past, and tomorrow has yet to arrive.
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 March 23)
