Many things I have tried to grasp and have lost. That which I have placed in God’s hands I still have.
From Job 1:20-22: “Then Job arose, tore his robe, shaved his head, and fell on the ground and worshiped. He said, ‘Naked I came from my mother’s womb, and naked shall I return there; the Lord gave, and the Lord has taken away; blessed be the name of the Lord.’ In all this Job did not sin or charge God with wrongdoing.”
Hero’s life seems stuck
Unanswered questions abound—
Pausing, writer’s block
Feeling overworked
Watching over eager lad—
Guardian angel
Running to the bus
Excited for his school day—
Pizza pie for lunch
Great marriages don’t happen by luck or by accident. They are the result of a consistent investment of time, thoughtfulness, forgiveness, affection, prayer, mutual respect, and a rock-solid commitment between a husband and a wife.
To find someone who will love you for no reason, and to shower that person with reasons, that is the ultimate happiness.
Pete visits the local movie theater one night to catch one of his favorite animated films, “The Road Runner Meets Bugs Bunny.”
He hasn’t been to the old theater for several years because he is usually in bed early each night. He’s pleasantly surprised to find the old, uncomfortable chairs have been replaced with loungers.
The film begins promptly, and Pete finds an extra comfortable lounger smack dab in the middle of the theater—a perfect seat! He places his extra-large diet cola in a convenient cup holder while holding a jumbo tub of seasoned, buttered popcorn on his lap.
The film continues for the next 90 minutes or so, and the theater is filled with hilarious laughter except for one patron. As the movie ends, the house lights are turned up, and the audience exits.
A young usher walks up to Pete, still snoring and catchin’ some winks. His popcorn is scattered all over the floor as the tub has fallen from his lap.
The boy taps him on the shoulder, “Sir, the movie is over.”
A constitution, as important as it is, will mean nothing unless the people are yearning for liberty and freedom.
Fight for the things that you care about, but do it in a way that will lead others to join you.
From Micah 6:8: “He has told you, O mortal, what is good; and what does the Lord require of you but to do justice, and to love kindness, and to walk humbly with your God?”
Filled with mercy and love
God’s Word becoming flesh
Grace and truth, Christ proclaims
Spirit comes to refresh
God’s message resonates
Resist dark temptations
Gives grace to the humble
Receive His salvation
Believing in Jesus
Saved by “Amazing Grace”
Love transcends from above
Light shines upon each face
Doesn’t look for our faults
Our Lord never keeps score
His grace given freely
Loving us, evermore
Transformation through faith
Raising life from the dead
Unfathomable love
By grace, and blood Christ shed
From the words of American pastor and Christian author, Charles Swindoll: “Grace operates apart from the response or the ability of the individual. Grace is one-sided. Grace is God giving Himself in full acceptance to someone who does not deserve it and can never earn it and will never be able to repay.”
He is no fool who gives what he cannot keep to gain what he cannot love.
From Job 1:20-22: “Then Job arose, tore his robe, shaved his head, and fell on the ground and worshiped. He said, ‘Naked I came from my mother’s womb, and naked shall I return there; the Lord gave, and the Lord has taken away; blessed be the name of the Lord.’ In all this Job did not sin or charge God with wrongdoing.”
This is the second post of a relatively new feature here at Big Sky Buckeye. Every couple of months or so different snapshots about the Buckeye State of Ohio will be featured.
The month of October brings images of bountiful harvests and the pumpkin patch as found in the memorable comic strip “Peanuts.” In central Ohio, the month also means the annual Circleville Pumpkin Show is approaching.
The Pride of Pickaway County is billed as the “Greatest Free Show on Earth.” Sadly, this year’s celebration has been cancelled because of Covid-19, but let’s still check out this festive event.
“The Pumpkin Show” was first held in October, 1903. From its humble beginnings, it started out primarily with displays of corn fodder as well as pumpkins cut out as Jack-o-Lanterns. Now the show has grown into the sixth largest festival in the United States.
Yearly features include traditional favorites:
Over four days and nights, nearly 400,000 people attend, with free admission. Circleville, with a population of about 14,000, really pulls together to make this event the success which it has become. The annual celebration has been continuously held every year except for three years during World War II.
Numerous contests are organized every year around a harvest theme as well as the star of the show . . . pumpkins!
The show begins on the third Wednesday of October and runs through Sunday. Local community groups and charities provide food vendors as a way to raise funds for their causes. If a person wants something uniquely made with pumpkin, he or she has come to the right place.
Patriotism means to stand by the country. It does not mean to stand by the President.
Presidents come and go, but the Supreme Court goes on forever.
Special Note: Taft is the only person to serve as President as well as Chief Justice of the Supreme Court.
Leading precious sheep
Rod and staff always comfort
Caring tenderly
Call upon the Lord
His love fills with righteousness—
Accepting His Grace
Our Father is near
Safeguarding our hearts and minds—
Rejoice in His peace
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