God created marriage. No government subcommittee envisioned it. No social organization developed it. Marriage was conceived and born in the mind of God.
Love is not something you feel. It is something you do.
Temptations
All about
Crashing upon us
With God’s help, resist
Discipline
Sailing
Among shipwrecks
Our Pilot navigates
Always bringing us home
Courage
Gracious
Blessing us
Making His face
To shine upon us
God
The German-inspired poetry style of Elfchen (or Elevenie) contains five lines of poetic verse, usually without the use of rhyming verses. A total of 11 words are used with a sequence of one, two, three, and four words before ending with a single word in the final verse.
You be anything you want to be, do anything you set out to accomplish if you hold to that desire with singleness of purpose.
He who is not courageous enough to take risks will accomplish nothing in life.
From John 3:5: “Jesus answered, “Very truly, I tell you, no one can enter the kingdom of God without being born of water and Spirit.”
Living a dark life of sin
Failing to follow God’s Word
Walking as slaves in the flesh
“Abandon your ways” . . . unheard
Falling, ignoring our Lord
Leaving Him for empty thoughts
Taking our path, darkness prowls
Sinful hunger calls the shots
Consumed by life in the flesh
There awaits a better way
God never abandons us
Offering His Grace each day
God gives Himself entirely
Spirit marches to our hearts
Delivers His greatest gift
God’s Son offers a fresh start
Christ becomes our foundation
Jesus walking where we walk
Exchanging His life for us
Shepherd gathering His flock
From John 3:16-17: “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. 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.”
I’ve never been surprised by God’s judgement, but I’m still stunned by His grace.
From Luke 15:3-7: “So He [Jesus] told them this parable: Which one of you, having a hundred sheep and losing one of them, does not leave the ninety-nine in the wilderness and go after the one that is lost until he finds it? When he has found it, he lays it on his shoulders and rejoices. And when he comes home, he calls together his friends and neighbors, saying to them, ‘Rejoice with me, for I have found my sheep that was lost.’ Just so, I tell you, there will be more joy in heaven over one sinner who repents than over ninety-nine righteous persons who need no repentance.”
Marveling at an American treasure
Outdoor movie screens offer nighttime pleasure
Drive-ins share their unique personality
Double features, hometown hospitality
Big screen stars on America’s movie night
Under the night sky, Hollywood’s best shine bright
Notable scenes from drive-ins come to the screen
Danny and Sandy from “Grease” making the scene
Winning combination fuels drive-ins’ success
Love of movies plus cars, who would ever guess?
Practicing social distancing, cars spread out
Another summer night, film-inspired blowout
Family piles into the station wagon
Good thing we traded that tiny Volkswagen
Mom and Dad, reservations in the front seat
Wearing pajamas, kids view from the back seat
Transporting all of us to a place of fun
Kids become quiet . . . fall asleep, one by one
Comfy family night under twilight’s stars
Slice of Americana, with movie stars
Practicing social distance before anyone knew what it meant, America’s drive-ins have been a fixture since arriving in New Jersey in 1933. Following World War II, the American landscape exploded with new drive-ins. By 1952, outdoor movie attendance exceeded indoor theaters for the first time. During the 1950s, the number of drive-ins peaked at 5,000 or so.
When life is difficult, God wants us to have a faith that trusts and waits.
From Deuteronomy 4:30-31: “Because the Lord your God is a merciful God, He will neither abandon you nor destroy you; He will not forget the covenant with your ancestors that He swore to them.”
Thinking Stephen King
Blood, sweat, tears filling each page—
Typing my novel
Bringing flowers home
Husband with best intentions—
Wilting with sadness
Golf is like taxes
Driving hard for the green, yet—
End up in the hole
Where you stand depends where you sit.
A government for the people must depend for its success on the intelligence, the morality, the justice, and the interest of the people themselves.
His warrior image endures over the years
Witnessing a proud life, without any fears
His Native American culture continues to live on
Keeping rich and spiritual memories, never gone
Life’s simple ways will always shine bright
Displaying warrior bravery at every sight
Man and horse unite together as one
Riding his pony into the setting sun
Fierce in battle, defending his vast land
Adding to his legend, he does all he can
Younger men look up to him and follow in battle
Counting coup, his bravery becomes his mantel
This storied warrior transitions to an old man
Looking back proudly, honoring his last stand
His weathered face reveals a mighty, brave past
Lighting up eyes, with proud memories that last
The buffalo have disappeared for good
Ending a way of life, once proudly stood
Many of the old traditions are now gone
Reliving them through legend and song
The old warrior passes down past tribal history
Teaching a new generation, his ancient journey
The warrior no longer meets foes in battle today
Remembering his legacy, forever proud to say
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