One man with conviction will overwhelm a hundred who have only opinions.
All the great things are simple, and many can be expressed in a single word: freedom, justice, honor, duty, mercy, hope.
Winston Churchill (1874-1965) served the United Kingdom as Prime Minister from 1940-1945 and later from 1951-1955. He unwavering leadership during World War II lifted the spirits of his nation in the darkest of times. He was also a prolific writer with countless published works.
From Psalm 37:1-2: “Do not fret because of the wicked; do not be envious of wrongdoers, for they will soon fade like the grass and wither like the green herb.”
Another day
One more trial
Kneeling to pray
With God each mile
His way shines bright
Patience fills hope
Holding on tight
God’s faithful rope
Love conquers all
Wicked step back
Hearing His call
God’s steady tack
Temptation folds
Righteousness saves
Crafting hands mold
God quiets waves
Dark times expire
Storms fade away
Sowing faith’s fire
God’s firm pathway
From Psalm 37:39-40: “The salvation of the righteous is from the Lord; He is their refuge in the time of trouble. The Lord helps them and rescues them; He rescues them from the wicked and saves them because they take refuge in Him.”
The Grace of God is sufficient for all our needs, for every problem and for every difficulty, for every broken heart, and for every human sorrow.
From 2 Corinthians 3:4: “Such is the confidence that we have through Christ toward God.”
Peter Marshall (1902-1949) was a Scottish-American pastor who later served as Chaplain of the United States Senate.
Every school year brings challenges to our youngest learners in the classroom. These struggling children find hope in a teacher, administrator, custodian, instructional assistant, or any other type of mentor. This is the hope of this poem.
Fearing tomorrow’s tasks
Dreaming of something more
Probing life’s gloomy path
Failing again to score
Meeting darkness once more
Ignoring teacher’s clues
Bearing sounds of silence
Surrounding failure’s blues
Learning nothing today
Parking in empty space
Sharing with hidden friend
Reaching familiar place
Retreating to safe zone
Boarding life’s empty plane
Watching goals crushed again
Seeing more fire than rain
Entering new classroom
Looking into hope’s eyes
Hearing assuring voice
Launching learning’s sunrise
This informative post will be posted on Saturday along with my usual writing. You are invited to participate with the opening question.
What day follows the day before yesterday if two days from now will be Sunday?
(answer found at the end of this post)
Massachusetts’ own John Adams followed Virginian George Washington as President of the United States in 1797. Despite being a one-term President, he served his country with distinction.
Because of his commitment to establishing and strengthening the country’s navy, Adams is sometimes referred to as the “Father of the Navy.” He was the first President to live in the new Executive Mansion, later called the White House. He was also the father of the sixth American President, John Quincy Adams.
His loving relationship with his wife, Abigail, has been well-researched from the many letters shared between the two of them. Over 1,000 of these letters have been preserved. Together, they witnessed many historical events in the formation of their young nation.
Adams death occurred on July 4, 1826, on the 50th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence. His political rival, chief writer of the Declaration, and America’s third President, Thomas Jefferson, also died on the same day.
Thursday. The key is to realize that “now” must be Friday.
Unexpected kindness is the most powerful, least costly, and most underrated agent of human change.
We’re not the worst thing we’ve ever done in our lives, and there’s a tendency to think that we are.
Bob (Robert) Kerrey (born 1943) served the state of Nebraska as Governor and later in the United States Senate. He was a decorated veteran who served in the U.S. Navy during the Vietnam era. He was awarded the Medal of Honor in 1970.
Accepting
God’s plan
Setting aside worries
Walking with His blessings
Obedience
Revealing
Our weaknesses
Relationship with Jesus
Transforming each into strength
Healing
Beholding
Faithful lifeline
With heavenly Father
Anytime, anywhere . . . He’s there!
Prayer
The secret strength of a nation is found in the faith that abides in the hearts and homes of the country.
From Galatians 6:10: “So then, whenever we have an opportunity, let us work for the good of all and especially for those of the family of faith.”
Another sunrise stirring
Playful sunbeams wakening
Night’s peaceful slumber fading
Nature’s gift deserves praising
Quiet, gentle breeze breathing
Summer’s garden rejoicing
Big sky’s blue hues revealing
Nature’s paradise smiling
Time searches, never pausing
Mysteries for exploring
Future chapters inviting
Nature’s narrative writing
Landscape’s tune humming
Joy dances, everlasting
Morning flows with each painting
Nature’s canvas, spellbinding
And above all, watch with glittering eyes the whole world around you because the greatest secrets are always hidden in the most unlikely places.
A little nonsense now and then, is cherished by the wisest man.
Roald Dahl (1916-1990) was a British author, poet, and screenwriter. He was a prolific storyteller and writer of children’s books.
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