Fall’s colors blooming
Beauty consuming
Snow’s forecast looming
October’s surprise
Brightest leaves falling
Autumn’s paintballing
Is winter calling?
October’s surprise
Fall’s brilliance waning
Winter’s clouds reigning
Snowflakes now painting
October’s surprise
Season’s change scheming
White landscape beaming
Autumn daydreaming
October’s surprise
Leaves’ colors grieving
Wintertime leaving
Fall still believing
October’s surprise
This informative post will be posted on Saturday along with my usual writing. You are invited to participate with the opening question.
Find the next letter in the sequence: a b d g k ?
(A) m (B) n (C) o (D) p (E) q
(answer found at the end of this post)
The fourth President of the United States was James Madison (1809-1817). He has often been referred to as “The Father of the Constitution.”
Born in the Virginia colony in 1751, Madison was destined to be a farmer and later a politician. He would die at his home at Montpelier, Virginia in 1836.
Here are some interesting facts about Madison:
During the ratification period of the Constitution in 1787-1788, James Madison was instrumental in writing numerous articles in support of it. He was joined in this endeavor by Alexander Hamilton and John Jay. These many writings were called the “Federalist Papers.”
(D) p
Between a and b, there are no letters
Between b and d, there is one letter: c
Between d and g, there are two letters: e f
Between g and k, there are three letters: h i j
To continue, skip four letters: l m n o
The need is great and so are the opportunities to make a difference.
I think “quiet” sometimes is a greater power than noise. It can harbor and reveal feelings that can’t be expressed.
American actor Paul Newman’s life was much more than just the films he starred in. While he earned an Academy Award for Best Actor in “The Color of Money” (1986), he left an indelible footprint with his efforts as philanthropist and entrepreneur.
American actor Robert Redford starred in two films with Paul Newman: “Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid” (1969) and “The Sting” (1973). Redford’s directing skills have received four Academy Award nominations with one win for “Ordinary People” (1980).
Praising
Living God
Experiencing His love
Hearts filling, spilling over
Joy
Sharing
Prayerful thoughts
Worshipping with reverence
Father smiles from above
Praise
Walking
With Jesus
Wickedness turns away
Shield of faith protects
Trusting
The real test of the saint is not preaching the Gospel, but washing disciples’ feet, that is, doing the things that do not count in the actual estimate of men, but count everything in the estimate of God.
From 2 Corinthians 12:15: “I will most gladly spend and be spent for you. If I love you more, am I to be loved less?”
Oswald Chambers (1874-1917) was a Scottish evangelist and Christian teacher. Following his death from an illness while in Egypt during World War I, his wife took on the task of transcribing the detailed notes she had written from his lectures and sermons. Gertrude Hobbs Chambers’ efforts resulted in the publication in 1924 of MY UTMOST FOR HIS HIGHEST. I frequently read from this devotional, and it has greatly deepened my faith and understanding of God’s Word.
Recalling life’s preciousness
Cherishing every moment
Savoring family’s past
Dreaming of tomorrow’s hugs
Recounting lasting blessings
Beholding father’s wisdom
Echoing voice of knowledge
Conquering each new challenge
Reflecting on nature’s gifts
Catching creation’s newness
Framing winter’s white portrait
Tasting another sunrise
Waking to morning coffee
Embracing daily treasures
Mapping out daily shortcuts
Visiting newfound places
Gathering of long-time friends
Revealing closeness of all
Enjoying hours filled with joy
Discovering something new
Wherever Law ends, Tyranny begins.
There is nothing more ancient than the truth.
John Locke was an English philosopher and physician. He is often referred to as the “Father of Liberalism.”
Rene Descartes was a French philosopher and mathematician. His works were instrumental in the emergence of modern philosophy and science.
From Isaiah 1:4: “Woe, sinful nation, people laden with iniquity, offspring who do evil, children who act corruptly, who have forsaken the Lord, who have despised the Holy One of Israel, who are utterly estranged!”
Rebels and sinners
Destroying mankind
Forsaking our Lord
Always running blind
Evil filled with sin
Facing God’s high court
Shamming His guidance
Always falling short
His wrath pouring out
Avenging life’s foes
Consuming darkness
Always Father knows
Zion falls empty
Trampling God no more
Heeding to listen
Always grace to pour
Savior born on earth
Wielding Gospel’s might
Sharing His mercy
Always Christ’s daylight
From Isaiah 1:18: “Come now, let us argue it out, says the Lord: If your sins are like scarlet, will they become like snow? If they are red like crimson, will they become like wool?”
God will answer all our questions in one way and one way only. Namely, by showing us more of His Son.
From John 3:17-18: “Indeed, God did not send the Son into the world to condemn the world but in order that the world might be saved through Him. Those who believe in Him are not condemned, but those who do not believe are condemned already because they have not believed in the name of the only Son of God.”
Watchman Nee (1903-1972) was a Chinese church leader and Christian teacher. He authored a collection of Christian books, and he endured persecution for his beliefs. Ultimately, he died while being imprisoned for the final twenty years of his life.
Sowing seeds of love
Reaping bountiful harvest–
Spirit plants kindness
Kindness breathing grace
Actions sweeter than honey—
Purging bitterness
Words packed with kindness
Unlocking life’s path of peace–
Melting hardened hearts
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