First snowflake arrives
Autumn’s spirit carries on—
Lingering voices
Morning’s frost whispers
Autumn’s voice fading away—
Winter’s shadow calls
Winter’s coldest words
Warmest phrases lifting up—
Sunrise welcomed back
Friendship is about real, no-filter-needed life.
Friendship involves efforts on both parts. On your part. On theirs. Make your peace with this truth right now or you will forever be disappointed.
Amy Weatherly is an American author who remains active with writing and her down-to-earth blog (amyweatherly.com).
From Isaiah 65:17: “For I am about to create new heavens and a new earth; the former things shall not be remembered or come to mind.”
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From the beginning of time
God’s creation changes each day
This eternal blueprint conveys mastery
His design takes center stage
His earthly canvas presents wonder
Artistic palette of colors astonish
His imaginative mind never ceases
Earth’s treasures continue to impress
Traveling around this awesome planet
Breathtaking venues await our call
Majestic mountains loom high above
Immense beauty reaches the clouds
Rolling plains shine with beauty
Grasslands thick with green tapestry
Swift rivers travel for months
Mountain-fed water reaches blue seas
Dense forests blanket the terrain
Trees of every description stand
Endless oceans bombard distant shores
Continuous tides frolic with beaches
Wide canyons stretch above rivers
Featuring amazing sculptures and hue
Desert sands infinitely scatter themselves
Continually sifting from God-inspired winds
Days launch with illuminating sunrises
Nights commence when the moon rises
God continues molding and shaping
Praise His incredible creation forevermore
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Originally published May, 2019.
Anger may be justified, but “getting even” won’t make you feel better.
From Ephesians 4:26-27: “Be angry but do not sin; do not let the sun go down on your anger, and do not make room for the devil.”
Desmond Tutu (1931-2021) was a South African Anglican bishop and Christian theologian. He was perhaps best known for his efforts as a human rights activist in dismantling his nation’s system of apartheid.
From Isaiah 9:2: “The people who walked in darkness have seen a great light; those who lived in a land of deep darkness—on them light has shined.”
Awaiting salvation
Praying for His coming
Lord, Savior, Prince of Peace
Crowning hope’s homecoming
Seeking mercy’s refuge
Praying for faith to speak
Rock built with God’s goodness
Boosting hope, small and weak
Sharing God’s depth of love
Praying for grace-filled news
His assurance sows trust
Walking in hope’s new shoes
Inviting our wonder
Praying hearts, blessed with praise
Darkness fades, peace arrives
Lighting hope’s steadfast blaze
One of Advent’s most enduring hymns is “O Come, O Come, Emmanuel.” The original text was composed in Latin during the 12th century. In 1861, English priest and scholar John Mason Neale translated the lyrics into what many Christians recognize and sing today.
Thanksgiving is not a day. It is a lifestyle.
From Psalm 118:1: “O give thanks to the Lord, for He is good; His steadfast love endures forever!”
Saturday’s biggest game arrives
Will football’s underdog survive?
Top-ranked team looking much too strong
Winless team plays losing theme song
Jack-rabbit offense can’t wait long
Slow-moving turtle plods along
Favored team feeling discomfort
Score remains too close for comfort
Game’s undecided final score
Which team will nail victory’s door?
Gridiron classic’s final big play
Winning touchdown fulfills doomsday
Upset scoring with eager hands
Sending shockwaves across this land
Giant’s beanstalk crashes to earth
New winning streak’s star bursting birth
Hearts back-filling with dark despair
Champion no longer game’s bear
Number “One” ranking bites the dust
Closing winning drive comes up bust
Long live football’s newest kingpin
Ending score etched on game’s pigskin
This informative post will be posted on Saturday along with my usual writing. You are invited to participate with the opening question.
Complete the analogy:
MOTH is to CLOTHING as . . .
(A) SHEEP is to WOOL
(B) BUTTERFLY is to WOOD
(C) PUNCTURE is to TIRE
(D) TEAR is to SWEATER
(E) TERMITE is to HOUSE
(answer found at the end of this post)
The Buckeye State of Ohio was admitted to the Union on March 1, 1803. The state has proudly claimed to be home of eight American Presidents: William Henry Harrison, Ulysses S. Grant, Rutherford B. Hayes, James A. Garfield, Benjamin Harrison, William McKinley, William Howard Taft, and Warren G. Harding.
Here are a few interesting facts about the state:
In the early 1900s, the Canton Bulldogs were organized as a professional football team. While the team no longer exists, Canton became the home of the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 1963. Two major amusement parks are located in the state: King’s Island near Cincinnati; Cedar Point along Lake Erie at Sandusky.
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A moth, which is a living thing, destroys clothing–just as termite, which is a living thing, destroys a house. Choices C or D would be fine if they described living things.
Musicians don’t retire; they stop when there’s no more music in them.
A lotta cats copy the Mona Lisa, but people still line up to see the original.
Louis Armstrong (1901-1971) was a American musician. As a trumpeter and vocalist, his contributions influenced the evolution of American jazz. Appropriately, he was born in the city of New Orleans.
Praising
Heavenly Father
Quenching our thirst
Thoughts filled with gratitude
Thanksgiving
Feeling
Every blessing
Receiving God’s Word
With songs of praise
Worship
Trusting
Christ filling
Love’s grateful hearts
With His lasting hope
Grace
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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