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Patience combined with perseverance makes a worthy team.
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 24)
Man only likes to count his troubles; he doesn’t calculate his happiness.
If you want to overcome the whole world, overcome yourself.
Fyodor Dostoevsky (1821-1881) was a Russian writer and journalist. Numerous critics rank him as one of the finest novelists in all of world literature.
From Isaiah 6:3: “And one called to another and said: ‘Holy, holy, holy is the Lord of hosts; the whole earth is full of His glory.'”
Darkness, evil abound
Our Champion arrives
Freeing chained hearts with praise
Faith growing in our lives
Graced by shed blood of Christ
Facing every hour
Wisdom, courage unite
Strongest bonds of power
Standing as God’s people
Walking as peacemakers
Sowing seeds from His faith
Harvest Glory’s acres
Christ’s journey lights His way
Centered on His people
Calling us, step forward
Blessed Cross, our steeple
Jesus’ pierced hands of change
Steady feet meet life’s quest
Lasting voice for justice
Renewing lives, each test
Glory fills God’s Kingdom
From His Heaven above
Nothing stops living grace
Salvation’s gift, free love
You are invited to sing or follow the lyrics of this blessed hymn, “God of Grace and God of Glory.”
Originally published February, 2021.
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Our life’s walk rests in the glory of the Almighty. Step forward and taste His sweet grace.
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 23)
Are there areas in our lives–whatever our ages–in which we need fresh growth? Focus on that area, memorize Scripture on that topic, pray for maturity, and ask God for a “growth spurt” in your life.
From 1 Peter 2:2: “Like newborn infants, long for the pure, spiritual milk, so that by it you may grow into salvation.”
David Jeremiah (born 1941) is an American pastor and Christian author.
From Proverbs 3:5-6: “Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and do not rely on your own insight. In all your ways acknowledge Him, and He will make straight your paths.”
Daily interactions
Shared through Father’s grace
Trusting His guidance
Patience rises to embrace
Bountiful blessings
Reaped from Father’s love
Trusting His outlook
Hope’s voice descends from above
Count on each promise
Heard in Father’s Word
Trusting His mercy
Heaven’s peace shares its password
Eternity’s breath
Shaped from Father’s grace
Trusting His boldness
Faith’s journey strengthens its pace
Spirit’s nourishment
Stirred with Father’s love
Tasting His sunrise
Compassion fed from above
Navigation’s light
Fueled through Father’s Word
Trusting His vision
North Star forever unblurred
From Proverbs 2:9-10: “Then you will understand righteousness and justice and equity, every good path, for wisdom will come into your heart, and knowledge will be pleasant to your soul.”
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Whatever the odds, trusting in God’s promises will level life’s playing field.
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 22)
The mind grows by taking in, but the heart grows by giving out; and it is important to maintain a balanced life.
From Colossians 1:9-10: “For this reason, since the day we heard it, we have not ceased praying for you and asking that you may be filled with the knowledge of God’s will in all spiritual wisdom and understanding, so that you may walk worthy of the Lord, fully pleasing to Him, as you bear fruit in every good work and as you grow in the knowledge of God.”
Warren Wiersbe (1929-2019) was an American pastor and Christian writer. His journey as a Christian teacher was prolific with publication of over 50 books.
This informative post will be published on Saturday in place of my regular one. You are invited to participate with the opening question.
“The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog.” What is the guiding characteristic of this sentence?
(answer found at the end of this post)
One of nature’s most recognized and threatened marine mammals is the manatee. In American waters, manatees are commonly found along the Gulf coast, Florida’s shallow waters, and the southeastern coast.
Here are a few interesting facts about the manatee:
Because of their slow-moving and gentle nature, manatees are frequently called sea cows. They enjoy grazing peacefully in warm, shallow waters. Their days are filled with three primary activities: eat, travel, and rest.
While resting, adult manatees can stay submerged underwater for 15-20 minutes. Their big, flat tail helps propel them through the water, almost effortlessly. A pair of short forelimbs, called flippers, help to steer and hold vegetation.
Calves are born underwater, and the mother must guide the newborn to the surface for life’s first breath of air. A calf is dependent upon its mother for 1-2 years.
Mating occurs most frequently during spring or summer. Adult bulls and cows do not form permanent pairings. A low reproductive rate is evident because one calf is usually born to a cow every 2-5 years. Gestation takes up to one year, and a newborn calf usually weighs 60-70 pounds at birth.
Most American manatees winter near Florida because of the warmer waters. During the summer months, many migrate to other waters. Some have navigated to coastal waters near Texas and Massachusetts.
The biggest threat to manatees is death caused by mankind. A variety of dangers exist: watercraft collisions, litter, poaching, contact with flood gates and canal locks, and entanglements with fishing lines and hooks.
Defined as a pangram or holoalphabetic sentence. The sentences contains all 26 letters of the alphabet.
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We are encouraged to turn some of life’s dreams into action steps toward a better tomorrow.
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 21)
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