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Lifting Us Up
From Psalm 37:5: “Commit your way to the Lord; trust in Him, and He will act.”
Life’s stumbles and missteps
Seeing failure once more
Judging ourselves harshly
Father brings us ashore
Agony breathes again
Grabbing mercy’s lifeline
Lifting us up with grace
Anchored to Father’s vine
Evil tells us, stay down
Pushing through, comes His love
Pulling always forward
Father’s glory above
Faith feeds on righteousness
Taking up Savior’s cross
Believing in His Word
Father’s love comes across
Justice removes darkness
Marching to heaven’s beat
Singing hymns of praises
Joy sails with Father’s fleet
From Psalm 37:23-24: “Our steps are made firm by the Lord when He delights in our way; though we stumble, we shall not fall headlong, for the Lord holds us by the hand.”
John Stott Quote
Perhaps the transformation of the disciples of Jesus is the greatest evidence of all for the Resurrection.
From Acts 3:13-14: “The God of Abraham and Isaac and Jacob, the God of our ancestors, has glorified His servant Jesus, whom you handed over and rejected in the presence of Pilate, though he had decided to release him. But you rejected the holy and righteous one and asked to have a murderer given to you.”
John Stott (1921-2011) was an English preacher and Christian theologian. During his years in the ministry, he was one of the leaders of the worldwide evangelical movement.
Nature’s Storylines (Haiku Series #198)
Perpetual
Transition’s river
Creation’s tireless seasons—
Lasting ebb and flow
Instinctive
Blessed reminder
Painting life’s daily landscape—
Creator’s witness
Doggedness
So much to enjoy
Waiting again to blossom—
Steady persistence
William Blake Quotes
Great things are done when men and mountains meet.
A man can’t soar too high, when he flies with his own wings.
William Blake (1757-1827) was an English poet and painter. One of his most famous poems is entitled “The Tyger.” Here are the opening verses:
Tyger Tyger, burning bright,
In the forests of the night;
What immortal hand or eye,
Could frame thy fearful symmetry?
Monday Memories: Forevermore
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Standing and lifting eyes upward
Asking for help
But, from where will it come?
Reading from a cherished Bible
Finding the words
Of a patient and gracious Lord
Humbling images of God’s plan
Creating the heavens
As well as the earth
Feeling the grace of God
Providing shade
At one’s right hand
Sleeping is never His wish
Watching over
His people at every moment
Praying to a compassionate Lord
Listening now
His words bring comfort
Protecting us at all times
Witnessing Him
Forevermore
The background for this poem comes from the Bible; see Psalm 121.
John Maxwell Quote
If you want to reach your potential, you need to add a strong work ethic to your talent.
From John 3:16: “For God so loved the world that He gave His only Son, so that everyone who believes in Him may not perish but may have eternal life.”
John Maxwell (born 1947) is an American pastor, author, and speaker. He has written numerous books about leadership, with a Christian point of view.
Wisdom’s Vision
From Daniel 1:17: “To these four young men God gave knowledge and skill in every aspect of literature and wisdom; Daniel also had insight into all visions and dreams.”
Life’s empty vision
Forsaking this heart
Empty days and nights
Waiting for restart
Wisdom comes forward
Warming this cold heart
Heaven’s power stirs
Blessing life’s jumpstart
Father’s divine Word
Lifting up this heart
Treasures of mercy
Bringing life’s kick start
Victory arrives
Restoring this heart
Wisdom’s vision breathes
Gracing life’s bold start
This poem is inspired from the blessed Irish hymn, “Be Thou My Vision.”
G. Campbell Morgan Quote
What we do in the crisis always depends on whether we see the difficulties in the light of God, or God in the shadow of the difficulties.
From Psalm 27:1: “The Lord is my light and my salvation; whom shall I fear? The Lord is the stronghold of my life; of whom shall I be afraid?”
G. Campbell Morgan (1863-1945) was a British preacher, evangelist, and author. He was one of the most reverent and competent Christian voices during his lifetime.
Buckeye Snapshots (Issue #6)
Ohio has used one of the most unique flags found in America’s 50 states. Few state flags have experienced such a journey in its making.
Admitted to the Union in 1803, Ohio would not have an official state flag until 1902. Its inventor, John Eisenmann, was given the task of creating a flag for Ohio’s exhibit building at the 1901 Pan-American Exposition in Buffalo, New York.
Trained as an architect, Eisenmann realized that a flag was necessary to recognize Ohio at this exposition. He wanted something unique in its design to fly over the building which he was designing.
The shape was called a swallow tail burgee. Burgees were associated with boating and yachting. It has remained the only state flag in the United States to not be a rectangle.
Colors and shapes symbolized a variety of meanings about the Buckeye State.
The colors of red, white, and blue resembled those of the American flag as well as the U.K. Union Jack. Ohio was an extension of the original thirteen English colonies with roots in the territories of Virginia, New York, Massachusetts, and Connecticut.
Thirteen stars, which were grouped in a circle, represented the original thirteen American states. Four lone stars signified that Ohio was the 17th state admitted to the Union.
A large, white circle with a red center signified an “O” for Ohio. The blue triangle symbolized Ohio’s hills and valleys while the five white and red stripes refer to its roads and waterways. “Five” was a significant number because it referred to the original states from the Northwest Territory: Ohio, Michigan, Indiana, Illinois, and Wisconsin.
Buckeye Snapshots take a look at Ohio’s places, events, and people. Previously published posts are linked below. In case you may have missed one, enjoy a visit.
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