Summer’s chapter ends
Autumn’s colors being groomed—
Landscape awakens
Summer’s gate closes
Autumn’s eager to open—
Cascading colors
Summer’s warmth fading
Sunlight’s arc sliding lower—
Autumn here at last
From the words of American farmer, artist, and writer, Rowland E. Robinson: “September days have the warmth of summer in their briefer hours, but in their lengthening evenings a prophetic breath of autumn air.”
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With every leaf, Autumn’s voice returns to share her beauty of colorful peace.
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(Updated September 23)
Ah, September! You are the doorway to the season that awakens my soul.
Peggy Toney Horton is an American writer, who lives in West Virginia.
All the months are crude experiments out of which the perfect September is made.
Virginia Woolf (1882-1941) was an English writer.
From Galatians 5:22-25: “By contrast, the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, generosity, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control. There is no law against such things. And those who belong to Christ Jesus have crucified the flesh with its passions and desires. If we live by the Spirit, let us also be guided by the Spirit.”
Seeing mankind standing along the road
Bearing heavy burdens, life’s overload
Stopping to say, travel the other way
Sharing some kindness, from our Lord today
Shining Jesus’ light, for all to follow
Hearing His Word, rich wisdom to swallow
Overlooking life’s narrow-minded walk
Sharing some kindness, truth becomes our rock
Lending helping hands, sisters and brothers
Showering daily grace, like none other
Forsaking life’s blindness, opening eyes
Sharing some kindness, never in disguise
Helping others who travel beside us
Inviting them, catching rides on God’s bus
Loving with patience, goodwill overflows
Sharing some kindness, warming hearts aglow
Recalling Christ’s call, handing out His love
Sharing His mercy, planted from above
Paying it forward, kindness shared each day
Harvesting endless treasures from God’s way
This poem is inspired by singer Glen Campbell’s classic tune, “Try a Little Kindness.” Here is one of his renditions of this remarkable song. Pay it forward, show the world some kindness.
Originally published December, 2020.
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Embracing life one day at a time, each of us can share kindness and respect toward others.
Do you write a daily journal? This inspiring thought comes from my journal, and much of what is written in my journal comes from reading and commenting on other bloggers’ posts. Thanks to many of you for adding so much to my journal.
(Updated September 22)
There is but one kind of love; God is love, and all His creatures derive theirs from His.
From 1 John 4:19: “We love because He first loved us.”
John James Audubon (1785-1851) was a French-American self-trained artist, naturalist, and ornithologist.
From Jeremiah 29:13: “When you search for Me, you will find Me; if you seek Me with all your heart.”
Journey of darkness
Chasing empty voice
Life without answers
Nothing to rejoice
Hearing God’s whisper
Revered voice speaks out
Lighting righteous path
Faith hungers to sprout
Now, wander no more
Embracing God’s voice
Past left in ashes
Trusting mercy’s choice
Walking in God’s light
Goodness from above
Accepting His grace
Faith’s heart beats with love
Life’s upright answers
Sharing each rejoice
Hope at last finds God
Following truth’s voice
From Psalm 18:28: “It is You who light my lamp; the Lord, my God, lights up my darkness.”
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I am praying God will move mountains through the chorus of voices across the land, molding and shaping our future in the hope of Jesus.
Do you write a daily journal? This inspiring thought comes from my journal, and much of what is written in my journal comes from reading and commenting on other bloggers’ posts. Thanks to many of you for adding so much to my journal.
(Updated September 21)
Words which do not give the light of Christ increase the darkness.
From John 8:12: “Again Jesus spoke to them, saying, ‘I am the light of the world. Whoever follows Me will never walk in darkness but will have the light of life.'”
This informative post will be published on Saturday in place of my regular one. You are invited to participate with the opening question.
What has thirteen hearts but no other organs?
(answer found at the end of this post)
During America’s challenging years of the Great Depression and World War II, President Franklin D. Roosevelt is elected to an unprecedented four terms of office.
Here are a few interesting facts about President Roosevelt:
Franklin Roosevelt is a fifth cousin to President Theodore Roosevelt. At the age of 39, he becomes paralyzed from a bout of polio. He never regains full use of his legs again.
Prior to the Presidency, Roosevelt gains invaluable experience in a number of positions:
In the Election of 1932, Roosevelt easily defeats the incumbent Republican President Herbert Hoover. Americans desire a change in their fortunes after being overwhelmed by the arrival of the Great Depression. Newly elected as the country’s 32nd President, Roosevelt promotes a fresh beginning for the nation through his domestic program, the New Deal.
Despite the country struggling to move forward from the economic woes of the Great Depression, Roosevelt is re-elected in a landslide victory in 1936. As the European continent again plunges into war, Roosevelt is re-elected in 1940 and later in 1944.
Roosevelt masters his ability to use the radio airwaves to communicate with the nation. His “Fireside Chats” can be categorized in a series of 31 speeches during his time in office.
He appoints many women to positions in his administration. Frances Perkins is appointed as the first woman to serve in any President’s Cabinet. She serves as Secretary of Labor during Roosevelt’s entire Presidency.
One of the landmark pieces of legislation passed by Congress and signed by President Roosevelt, is the Social Security Act of 1935. This action remains a part of America’s commitment to its citizens to this very day.
The wife of the President, Eleanor Roosevelt, redefines the role of First Lady as she becomes his eyes and ears in traveling the country as parts of the New Deal are implemented. Later, she travels extensively overseas during World War II in offering support to American service men and women.
A deck of cards.
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