In the midst of the struggles and the storms and the sufferings of life, we can advance our thoughts beyond today and see relief. Because, in the end, God does indeed win.
From Romans 12:12: “Rejoice in hope; be patient in affliction; persevere in prayer.”
Charles Swindoll (born 1934) is an American pastor and Christian author.
This informative post will be published on Saturday in place of my regular one. You are invited to participate with the opening question.
I see you, you see me. I have three eyes. Whenever I blink, I command you to stop or go. What am I?
(answer found at the end of this post)
Dwight D. Eisenhower enters the Presidential Election of 1952 in his very first candidacy for any political office, and he easily earns victory to become America’s 34th President.
Here are a few interesting facts about President Eisenhower:
Nicknamed Ike, President Eisenhower spends most of his childhood in Abilene, Kansas. He learns at a young age the value of hard work and his family’s strong religious traditions.
Eisenhower is re-elected in 1956, and he defeats Democratic candidate Adlai Stevenson just as he did in 1952. During these two terms of office, Richard M. Nixon serves as the nation’s Vice President.
Eisenhower’s pre-presidential life is filled with several notable achievements:
During his first term as President, Eisenhower secures an armistice to stop the war between North and South Korea. Following the darkness of war in Europe and Asia, he presides over a nation which desires more quiet times at home. His previous military leadership brings strengths to his Presidency in terms of organization and the ability to persuade others to work with him.
Eisenhower’s administration initiates the construction of the Interstate Highway System, which becomes the largest public works project in American history. The first miles of highway begin to transform the nation’s roads in 1956, while the project continues until completion in 1992.
He extends the federal government’s power in bringing about school integration in Little Rock, Arkansas in 1957. The integration of Little Rock Central High School finally occurs when Eisenhower sends the U.S. Army’s 101st Airborne Division to escort nine African-American students (the Little Rock Nine) into the school.
In 1950, Eisenhower purchases a home and farm outside of Gettysburg, Pennsylvania. The connection between Gettysburg’s place in the history of America’s Civil War complements his military background.
A traffic light.
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Real freedom brings forward a need to witness responsibility for 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 December 13)
Leadership consists of nothing but taking responsibility for everything that goes wrong and giving your subordinates credit for everything that goes well.
To be true to one’s own freedom is, in essence, to honor and respect the freedom of others.
Dwight D. Eisenhower (1890-1969) was the 34th President of the United States.
Praying
To Father
Confidence within Him
Trusting in His control
Daily
Seeking
Tomorrow’s light
Heart embraces prayer
With eagerness to ask
Truth
Waking
With Jesus
Morning’s prayer-filled mindset
Leaving worries at cross
Peace
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Our heavenly Father will light our faithful path forward, powered with His righteous spirit.
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 December 12)
Prayer wonderfully clears the vision; steadies the nerves, defines duty; stiffens the purpose; sweetens and strengthens the spirit.
From Psalm 91:14-16: “Those who love Me, I will deliver; I will protect those who know My name. When they call to Me, I will answer them; I will be with them in trouble; I will rescue them and honor them. With long life I will satisfy them and show them My salvation.”
Samuel Dickey (S. D.) Gordon (1859-1936) was an American Christian author and evangelist.
Dawn of new day descends
Sky buckles from thunder
Clouds of darkness contend
Filled with newfound wonders
Storm calms, dances away
Sunny face welcomed back
Good vibes arrive to say
Filled with joy’s precious snacks
Hours pass with timely bliss
Thirsty minutes consumed
Yet, life never amiss
Filled with flowers all bloomed
Moonlight ascends on cue
Tomorrow’s sunlight waits
Every shadow’s breakthrough
Filled with transforming fate
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No matter what we face today, the sun will always rise tomorrow.
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 December 11)
Every day in a life feels the whole life with expectation and memory.
There are far, far better things ahead than any we leave behind.
C. S. Lewis (1898-1963) was a British author and Christian theologian. His full name is Clive Staples Lewis.
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