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Showing real empathy toward another means to “really” listen first.
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 July 26)
The person who talks a lot or talks over people misses out because they weren’t listening.
I learned to listen and listen very well. It helped me athletically and in the classroom as well.
Jackie Joyner-Kersee (both 1962) is an American track and field athlete. Her prowess has been recognized by her excellence in the heptathlon and long jump. Competing in four different summer Olympiads, she received three gold, one silver, and two bronze medals.
Encouragement
Through Father
Light’s faithful beacon
Grace shared with others
Welcomed
Eyes
Upon Father
Righteousness shall lead
Precious is His light
Following
Love
From Father
Blessed Resurrection’s light
Mercy’s breath of faith
Trusted
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With faith in Christ, the unknown ahead of us doesn’t seem quite as daunting.
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(Updated July 25)
Our moods may shift, but god’s doesn’t. Our minds may change, but God doesn’t. Our devotion may falter, by God’s never does.
From Psalm 23:6: “Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life, and I shall dwell in the house of the Lord my whole life long.”
Max Lucado (born 1955) is an American pastor and Christian author.
Conflict’s consuming breath
Tomorrow’s sunrise waits
Evening’s beating rhythm
Will darkness be mankind’s fate?
Each hour fails to open
Anger’s agitation
Whispers breeding chaos
Peace scouting for its station
Searching for safe harbor
Bumpy shall be ship’s ride
Echoes’ explosive drift
Stormy waters’ rising tide
Calmness now surfaces
Persistence pays each debt
Voices now standing down
Courageous steps quell each threat
Tomorrow comes about
Darkness has run aground
Morning works together
Blessed spirit at last found
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With faithful persistence, our witness of God’s grace will encourage us to implement His positive nature to change our life’s narrative.
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(Updated July 24)
From Psalm 139:13-14: “For it was you who formed my inward parts; you knit me together in my mother’s womb. I praise you, for I am fearfully and wonderfully made. Wonderful are your works; that I know very well.”
Our Creator’s breath
Inescapable
Molding each precious gift
Earth’s dynamic facelift
Our Creator’s touch
Undeniable
Crafting nature’s landscape
Tenderness fills each shape
Our Creator’s works
Unfathomable
Filling with Heaven’s light
Harsh darkness taking flight
Our Creator’s grace
Insurmountable
Offering love’s embrace
Patience marking each space
Our Creator’s faith
Undebatable
Delivering life’s hope
Atop each mountain slope
Our Creator’s way
Inseparable
Leading to Promised Land
His plan forever grand
Our Creator’s truth
Unequivocal
Writing Scripture’s story
Destined for His glory
From Psalm 139:23-24: “Search me, O God, and know my heart; test me and know my thoughts. See if there is any wicked way in me, and lead me in the way everlasting.”
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Our Creator fully understands how His light expresses love for all living things.
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 July 23)
In almost everything that teaches our everyday life on earth, God is pleased when we’re pleased. He wills that we be as free as birds to soar and sing our maker’s praise without anxiety.
From Isaiah 43:1-2: “But now thus says the Lord, he who created you, O Jacob, he who formed you, O Israel: Do not fear, for I have redeemed you; I have called you by name; you are mine. When you pass through the waters, I will be with you, and through the rivers, they shall not overwhelm you; when you walk through fire you shall not be burned, and the flame shall not consume you.“
Aiden Wilson (A. W.) Tozer (1897-1963) was an American pastor and Christian author. He served as spiritual mentor for many Christians.
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