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Two wings are necessary to lift our souls toward God: prayer and praise. Prayer asks. Praise accepts the answer.
We are safer with Him in the dark than without Him in the sunshine.
Lettie B. Cowman Quotes
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Haiku Series #36 (With God)
Incredible
Our Lord and Savior
Scorned and cast as a loser—
Witness empty tomb!
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Moment with God
Prayer time at school
Meeting outside at flagpole—
Sharing God’s blessings
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Blessed Morning
Church bells ring with joy
Calling all to worship as one—
Praise God Almighty
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Jonathan Edwards Quote
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Be assiduous [diligent] in reading the Holy Scriptures. This is the fountain whence all knowledge in divinity must be derived. Therefore, let not this treasure lie by you neglected.
From Matthew 4:4: “But He [Jesus] answered, ‘It is written, One does not live by bread alone, but by every word that comes from the mouth of God.'”
Monday Memories: Guardian of the Range
Welcome to another edition of Monday Memories. This poem was originally written in January, 2019. This version has been updated and edited, but it still tells the same story through poetry.
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A tardy, spring snowstorm assaults the grassy range
It provides a local rancher with extra work and pain
A newborn calf has lost her way in the heavy snow
She needs to be found soon before the wind blows
A solitary cowboy proceeds into the storm on his horse
He prepares to track down the stray calf in due course
An oversized winter coat protects him from the bitter cold
He pulls down a worn, black hat and looks ready and bold
The horse stands majestic and obeys each command
He and the cowboy will tackle the work hand in hand
The courageous pair rides together into the nasty storm
Both will be tested to rescue the lonely calf before morn
The snowflakes thankfully hesitate for a moment or two
Now the cowboy follows the calf’s tracks, totally in view
The stout horse plows through the snow so white
The lost calf may soon be discovered in their sight
The frightened calf huddles near a sheltering Ponderosa pine
She appears weak, cold, exhausted, and running out of time
The cowboy gathers the bawling calf in his brawny arms
He places her on the front of his saddle, away from harm
The threesome struggle to reach a much warmer place
Everyone looks forward to warm nourishment to taste
They journey to the ranch as quickly as possible
The loss of a vigorous calf is no longer probable
The cowboy dismounts and allows the calf to sprint free
She hurries to her waiting mother who is pleased to see
Mother and daughter stand together, united at long last
The calf nurses and sucks nourishment amazingly fast
The trusty and faithful horse is now saddle free
He devours extra oats with tasty hay with glee
The range’s guardian has returned home safe and sound
He finds his anxious wife and son, who no longer frown
The family of three feel graciously loved and blessed
The faithful shepherd has returned from a stern test
Henry Ward Beecher Quotes
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A person without a sense of humor is like a wagon without springs. It’s jolted by every pebble on the road.
Our best successes often come after our greatest disappointments.
Bringing Comfort
From Isaiah 40:31: “But those who wait for the Lord shall renew their strength, they shall mount up on wings like eagles, they shall run and not be weary, they shall walk and not faint.”
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Preparing the way of our Holy Lord
Our God brings His comfort toward
His sovereignty reigns over all
From the mountains ever tall
To the fertile valleys below
His Word, permanently full
God’s Word levels life’s bumpy road
Smoothing rough patches, He molds
When the Lord speaks, change comes
His creation sings praises of welcome
Seasons arrive and fade away each year
God’s Word stands forever, without fear
Coming with His outstretched, mighty hands
God nourishes His flock across all the lands
We taste the sweetness, without strife
Forever, He delivers His Bread of Life
God’s comforting arms lovingly gather all
His rod and staff bring a comforting call
As a shepherd, He protects like none other
Caring for His lambs, better than a mother
His glory stretches endlessly across the heavens
Covering the earth with His manna, unleavened
Calling out each person by his or her name
God’s endless love covers us all the same
Our Lord never grows impatient, weary, or tired
His Word proclaims all eternity, never to expire
Rising on wings of eagles, nothing less
Sending new strength to the powerless
Delivering real power to the faint, indeed
Bringing tender comfort to those in need
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Reinhold Niebuhr Quotes
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Man’s capacity for justice makes democracy possible, but man’s inclination to injustice makes democracy necessary.
Democracy is finding proximate solutions to insoluble problems.
Haiku Series #35 (Life)
Switching
Summer leaves early
Autumn arrives with fanfare—
Glorious colors
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Like None Other
Meeting years ago
Time shared with one’s special mate—
Love for a lifetime
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Alone
Quiet days and nights
Feeling lost and forgotten—
Taken for granted
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John Maxwell Quote
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You can’t light another’s path without casting light on your own.
From John 12:36: “(Jesus is speaking) While you have the light, believe in the light, so that you may become children of light.”
Remembering Red Skelton
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Growing up in the 1950s and 1960s, I witnessed many special moments on television. I can still remember the transition from black and white televisions to color. Shows were only available on the “big three” networks as cable offerings wouldn’t arrive for several years.
One of my family’s favorite shows was “The Red Skelton Show.” The show will always remain a classic with the honest and genuine humor (nothing ever offended the viewers). Red Skelton was the consummate professional, and his authentic enthusiasm for entertaining America was present in every show.
At the end of each show, Skelton paid honor and appreciation to his television audience with the simple words, “Goodnight and may God Bless.”
A recent posting of a YouTube video reminded me of the deep patriotism of Red Skelton. I cannot remember seeing this segment so it was a treasure to view. Enjoy Skelton’s serious and throughtful interpretation of the “Pledge of Allegiance” from one of his shows back in 1969. The man clearly loved and cared about America.
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