Some songs are just like tattoos for your brain . . . you hear them and they’re affixed to you.
Everybody sooner or later has to drop the luggage and the baggage of illusions.
Carlos Santana Quotes
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Actions of Faith (Haiku Series #95)
Seek the Lord
Following Jesus
Running with perseverance—
Sin no longer clings
My Savior
Sharing words of hope
Joining others in Jesus—
God’s endless blessings
Giving
Sow bountifully
God loves a cheerful giver—
Reap bountifully
Warren Wiersbe Quote
God does not give His counsel to the curious or the careless; He reveals His will to the concerned and to the consecrated.
From James 1:5: “If any of you is lacking in wisdom, ask God, who gives to all generously and ungrudgingly, and it will be given you.”
Monday Memories: Across the Street
My retirement years usually produce a smile
But some days sink my spirits deep, by miles
My childhood sweetheart and lovely bride
Now rests with God, absent from my side
I stay occupied with my yard each morn
Discovering pleasure from nature’s form
There is a fine lady across the street
She emerges looking nice and sweet
She stays active around her place
Her yard definitely fits her tastes
The grass is mowed and trimmed
I wonder how she stays so thin
There seems, between us
A subliminal connection
Inviting her for coffee
Is my dreamy confession
Her petunias appear superior to mine
Perhaps I’ll ask for her secret, in time
She smiles when my puppy is outside to play
I wonder what her plans will be for this day
I imagine what she might think about me
Watching me hang a bird feeder in a tree
There seems, between us
A subliminal connection
Inviting her for coffee
Is my dreamy confession
We both come from the same generation
Her beauty creates a wonderful sensation
I’m thinking of walking across the street
Meeting this fine lady would be a treat
She steps back inside from the dry, summer heat
Perhaps tomorrow morning, we can finally meet
My Grandfather lost his childhood sweetheart and bride, but believe it or not, he found love again . . . across the street!
Oswald Chambers Quote
Your mind is the greatest gift God has given you, and it ought to be devoted entirely to Him.
From 2 Timothy 1:7: “For God did not give us a spirit of cowardice, but rather a spirit of power and of love and of self-discipline.
Accepting His Way
From Romans 6:1-2: “What then are we to say? Should we continue in sin in order that grace may abound? By no means! How can we who died to sin go on living in it?”
All have been baptized into Christ
God’s offer of Grace shall abound
Christ suffering death on the Cross
Accepting His way, God’s Word found
Living with God through our Savior
United with Jesus by His death
Walking in goodness of new life
Accepting His way, lasting breath
Escaping life of sin and death
Obedient to God’s commands
Following our righteous Father
Accepting His way, where we stand
Knowing God through His Holy Word
Rescued, no longer slaves to sin
Total devotion to Jesus
Accepting His way, love within
From Romans 6:12-14: “Therefore, do not let sin exercise dominion in your mortal bodies, to make you obey their passions. No longer present your members to sin as instruments of wickedness, but present yourselves to God as those who have been brought from death to life, and present your members to God as instruments of righteousness. For sin will have no dominion over you, since you are not under law but under grace.”
David Jeremiah Quote
The Bible tells us that whenever we come before God, whatever our purpose or prayer request, we are always to come with a thankful heart.
From Proverbs 15:29: “The Lord is far from the wicked, but He hears the prayer of the righteous.”
God’s Creatures (Haiku Series #94)
Wake Up
Geese flying overhead
Echoing in morning dawn—
Nature’s alarm clock
Tasty
Summer afternoon
Sweetest nectar from milkweed—
Butterflies frolic
Under Surveillance
Walking the park trail
Sensing with each cautious step—
Who’s really watching?
Will Smith Quotes
Throughout life, people will make you mad, disrespect you and treat you bad. Let God deal with the things they do, because hate in your heart will consumer you too.
The first step is you have to say that you can.
Blogging Megastars
Under the infinite Big Sky, many bloggers have found their way into my midst. As writers, artists, people of faith, lovers of life, and a nearly unlimited collection, these amazing people share themselves, their craft, and their positive outlook.
Today, I feel grateful in sharing three WordPress bloggers whom I regularly visit. Each is worthy of a large box of Buckeyes (peanut butter balls covered in chocolate) for adding delicious sweetness to others’ lives.
JanBeek
Jan shares plenty of Montana hospitality with her Christian faith, love of nature, humor, and gratitude. She regularly shares photographs from her community along with a schedule of regular features on her blog.
Borden’s Blather
Jim shares the ordinary and the unusual with his kaleidoscope of posts. He is devoted to a regular schedule of posts, which are splashed with humor, music, and so much more. He shares his insightful wit and academic background.
Suzette B’s Blog
Suzette shares her poetry along with inspiring quotes. Her content is uplifting and a welcome place to visit. Her poetry continues to grow in its depth through a variety of themes.
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