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Praising with thanksgiving for God’s infinite wisdom, which He shares unselfishly.
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(Updated November 27)
An unschooled man who knows how to meditate upon the Lord has learned far more than the man with the highest education who does not know how to meditate.
From Psalm 77:12: “I will meditate on all your work and muse on your mighty deeds.”
Charles Stanley (1932-2023) was an American pastor and Christian writer. He was dedicated to leading a teaching ministry.
From Colossians 3:1-2: “So if you have been raised with Christ, seek the things that are above, where Christ is, seated at the right hand of God. Set your minds on the things that are above, not on the things that are on earth.”
Sitting on sidelines of life
Shadows of darkness smother
Tempted by earthly idols
Searching for Christian brothers
Realizing character counts
Spirit leads man to Christ’s love
Raised up through heavenly grace
Setting mind on things above
Cleansing with fire, cache of sins
Obedience marks each day
Revealed through Christ’s forgiveness
Clothing self in righteous ways
Answering God’s blessed call
Heaven’s love binds without doubts
Perfected in harmony
Redeeming life’s turnabout
Dwelling in each heart, Christ’s peace
Gratitude writing hymn’s praise
Called to daily fellowship
Rising faith, always ablaze
From Colossians 3:17: “And whatever you do, in word or deed, do everything in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through Him.”
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God intends that our trials will open opportunities to mature in our faith and trust in Him.
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(Updated November 26)
We shall not benefit from reading the Old Testament unless we look for and meditate on the glory of Christ in its pages.
From 2 Corinthians 3:9: “For if there was glory in the ministry of condemnation, much more does the ministry of justification abound in glory!”
John Owen (1616-1683) was an English Puritan church leader and theologian.
Raking piles of leaves
Trees now empty of color—
Autumn’s leftovers
Morning’s icy breath
Winter playing hide ‘n seek—
Goodbye autumn friend
Lonely tree branches
Always full of memories—
Final leaf falling
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The forwarding experience of any season tempts us with a brief taste of what is to come.
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(Updated November 25)
The point of life was to press on, to do the best you can, to make the world a better place.
Fix your eyes forward on what you can do, not back on what you cannot change.
Tom Clancy (1947-2013) was an American author who pioneered the techno-thriller genre.
In the United States, the “Pledge of Allegiance” has been recited countless times in school classrooms, at the beginning of meetings, sporting events, and other instances. The original 29 words were inspired by the writings of Francis Bellamy (from 1892) and became official in 1923. In 1954, the words, “under God” were added. These 31 words mean much more than just a mere collection of words.
We the People, commit to stand
With loyalty across this land
Stars and Stripes shall forever fly
Old Glory standing proud and high
Solidarity, stand as One
United, never be undone
A more perfect Union shall spring
Shining democracy will ring
Tested, resilient, and upright
Faithful courage, nation’s birthright
Built upon God’s eternal love
Divine guidance comes from above
Inseparable and lasting
Forged by trial and fire’s casting
Covering this land of the free
Freedom from sea to shining sea
Conquers inequities with care
Truth and righteousness come to bear
I have posted this video before, but it is worth a second look. Here is American comedian, Red Skelton, sharing his interpretation of the words’ meaning in the “Pledge of Allegiance.”
Originally published January, 2021.
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As Americans, may we continue to see our precious flag as a testament to the collective goodness which has created and preserved this nation.
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(Updated November 24)
Big Sky Buckeye 