Coffee drinkers smile
Autumn brewing each fresh cup—
“Welcome Home Pumpkin”
Asking for black please
Lasting morning tradition—
Coffee without frills
Black coffee now served
Adding sugar plus creamer—
Sweet, caffeine milkshake
I usually drink my black coffee with a bit of Stevia sweetener in it, but I can handle black straight up as well. If you are are a coffee person, how do you like your coffee prepared?
The old days were the old days. And they were great days. But now is now.
Life is only a dream and we are the imagination of ourselves.
Don Rickles was a master of his comedic craft, but he was also known for his kindness and caring attitude. He and fellow comedian and actor, Bob Newhart, were best friends.
Bill Hicks’ comedy frequently used satire with topics from philosophy, politics, and religion. His life was sadly shortened by pancreatic cancer.
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From Proverbs 3:26: “For the Lord will be your confidence and will keep your foot from being caught.”
This early morning time
Brings moments of praise
Spirits gather to climb
Warmed by the sun’s rays
God’s Word speaks out
With wisdom and clout
Another day appears ready
Feet will not stumble
God’s Word marches steady
Never afraid to tumble
God’s Word speaks out
With wisdom and clout
For the humble receive
God’s favor and love
Avoid those who deceive
Look to Heaven above
God’s Word speaks out
With wisdom and clout
Arise, prepared for the Lord
He’s endlessly in control
Arming all with His sword
Leading us out on patrol
God’s Word speaks out
With wisdom and clout
This morn sings a song
Filling with God’s praises
One cannot be wrong
With Salvation, He raises
God’s Word speaks out
With wisdom and clout
Nourish us right now
God’s manna is ready
Take a knee and bow
He keeps us steady
God’s Word speaks out
With wisdom and clout
Our day comes alive
From God’s trusting light
Allowing us to thrive
‘Til day becomes night
God’s Word arrives at dawn
Always full, never gone
Originally published August, 2019.
Man’s mind is not a container to be filled but rather a fire to be kindled.
From Colossians 3:23-24: “Whatever task you must do, work as if your soul depends on it, as for the Lord and not for humans, since you know that from the Lord you will receive the inheritance as your reward; you serve the Lord Christ.”
Dorothea Brande (1893-1948) was an American writer and editor. From the 1920s and 1930s, her most sustaining works deal with beginning any writing enterprise.
From Ephesians 1:4-5: “Just as He chose us in Christ before the foundation of the world to be holy and blameless before Him in love. He destined us for adoption as His children through Jesus Christ, according to the good pleasure of His will.”
Father’s divine design
Anchored in His love
Through our Lord Jesus Christ
Grace shines from above
Father showing mercy
Love’s eternal gift
Patient kindness sending
Life-changing airlift
Father guiding all things
Built around His love
Sending His only Son
Hope reigns from above
Father always believes
Love’s goodness in man
Rejoicing in His truth
Redemption’s firm plan
Father’s forgiving act
Filled with lasting love
His wisdom and insight
Praise His glory above
From 1 Corinthians 13:4-6: “Love is patient; love is kind; love is not envious or boastful or arrogant or rude. It does not insist on its own way; it is not irritable; it keeps no record of wrongs; it does not rejoice in wrongdoing but rejoices in the truth.”
Because God love us, we can trust how He wants to shape our lives.
From Isaiah 45:9: “Woe to those who strive with their Maker, earthen vessels with the potter! Does the clay say to the one who fashions it, ‘What are you making’? or ‘Your work has no handles’?”
Dry, parched farmland stretches for endless miles. Tender wheat sprouts are beginning to wither under early June’s hottest sun. Will rain arrive in time to save this year’s crop?
At the intersection of two country roads sits a small, wood-framed church. The location is called Fertile Prairie, which seems appropriate with the scattered farms up and down either road.
Today the church gathers farmers and their families. They have been assembling daily to join as one voice in prayer. Their petitions focus on God’s faithfulness. According to His plans, in time He will release nature’s rain-filled drink for their wilting fields.
While prayers continue to be lifted from the inside of the church, dark clouds are filling the outside sky. Will they finally bring the Lord’s blessed rain?
At first, a few drops find the parched ground. More follow in unison until a steady, grace-filled rain is watering the fields.
Outside the church stands six-year old Tommy. He has been waiting outside and smiling at the darkening clouds. His young heart feels joy as the rain begins to nourish the land.
Inside the church, the assembly hears the falling rain. They gather at the door to look out. Smiles, filled with hope, share praises to the Lord.
They realize that Tommy is standing under an umbrella. He is the only person who brought an umbrella. This young boy has never wavered in his own faithfulness.
Tommy’s mother asks him, “What on earth caused you to bring an umbrella today?”
Tommy confidently replies, “Last night during my prayers, God reminded me to bring an umbrella. Never doubting, I made sure that I brought one today.”
This informative post will be posted on Saturday along with my usual writing. You are invited to participate with the opening question.
You are competing in a linear race and you overtake the last runner. In which position are you now?
(A) Last
(B) Second to last
(C) Third to last
(D) Cannot be determined unless the number of runners is known
(E) Cannot be determined because this is an ambiguous question
(answer found at the end of this post)
The American state of Idaho was admitted to the Union on July 3, 1890. Its unique panhandle shape is easy to find on a map. It resembles a logger’s boot, which reflects upon the state’s mountainous and forested terrain, which are home to the mining and lumber industries.
Here are a few more interesting facts about Idaho:
On September 8, 1974, Montana native and motorcycle daredevil Robert “Evil” Knievel attempted to ride his “rocket cycle” over the Snake River Canyon, which is located near the city of Twin Falls. His craft resembled more rocket than motorcycle, but he was unsuccessful in his ride. At least, he survived with just minor injuries.
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How can you overtake the person who is last?
Do not lose your enthusiasm. In its Greek etymology, the word enthusiasm means, “God in us.”
Do something that will last and be beautiful.
Ken Burns (born 1953) is an American filmmaker who specializes in documentaries about American history and culture. Many of his works have been presented in PBS.
Merciful
Steadfast love
Restoring heart’s spirit
Christ’s blood cleansing sin
Redemption
Enduring
Human trials
Believing in God
Trusting always without fear
Obedience
Worshipping
With gladness
Praising Spirit’s goodness
Tasting genuine, faithful love
Peace
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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