Born in the Big Sky Country of Montana and now living in the Buckeye State of Ohio, Richard is the creative mind behind Big Sky Buckeye. Retired after 40 years of teaching, I enjoy writing, photography, traveling, and following a healthy lifestyle.
From Psalm 94:1-2: “O Lord, you God of vengeance,you God of vengeance, shine forth! Rise up, O judge of the earth; give to the proud what they deserve!”
From Psalm 98:8-9: “Let the floods clap their hands; let the hills sing together for joy at the presence of the Lord, for He is coming to judge the earth. He will judge the world with righteousness, and the peoples with equity.”
One’s faith journey is inspired to walk with Jesus each day. His righteous light will always lead each of us away from the enemy’s darkness.
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.
Our need is not to prove God’s faithfulness but to demonstrate our own, by trusting Him both to determine and to supply our needs according to His will.
From 1 Corinthians 4:2: “Moreover, it is required of stewards that they be found trustworthy.”
John MacArthur (born 1939) is an American pastor and Christian author.
From 2 Timothy 2:8-10: “Remember Jesus Christ, raised from the dead, a descendant of David—that is my gospel, for which I suffer hardship, even to the point of being chained like a criminal. But the word of God is not chained. Therefore I endure everything for the sake of the elect, so that they may also obtain the salvation that is in Christ Jesus, with eternal glory.”
Genuine peace will always be awakened from the certainty of God.
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.
Let gratitude be the pillow upon which you kneel to say your nightly prayer. And let faith be the bridge you build to overcome evil and welcome good.
From 2 Thessalonians 5:16-18: “Rejoice always, pray without ceasing, give thanks in all circumstances, for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you.”
Maya Angelou (1928-2014) was an American author, poet, and civil rights activist. Her body of published work is found in autobiographies, essays, poems, and numerous credits in plays, movies, and television shows.
This informative post will be published on Saturday in place of my regular one. You are invited to participate with the opening question.
Brain Teaser Question
A rooster lays an egg on a rooftop. Which way does it roll?
(answer found at the end of this post)
Featured Facts
Calvin Coolidge, the 30th President of the United States, served from 1923 to 1929. He assumed office after the unexpected death of President Warren G. Harding on August 2, 1923.
Here are a few interesting facts about President Coolidge:
Political Party: Republican
State Represented: Massachusetts
Birthdate: July 4, 1872 (Plymouth Notch, Vermont)
Death: January 5, 1933 (Northhampton, Massachusetts)
College Attended: Amherst
Nicknamed “Silent Cal” by his peers, President Coolidge was known for his quiet demeanor. His life’s story centered around a reputation of being an honest man with uncharacteristic integrity. His full name was John Calvin Coolidge, Jr. Before entering politics, his primary career had been a lawyer.
Coolidge’s political career as a Progressive Republican began in 1906 when he was elected to the Massachusetts House of Representatives. He later served as mayor of Northampton before being elected to the Massachusetts Senate in 1914. He was elected to the governorship of Massachusetts in 1918.
During his term as Governor, he dealt with the Boston police strike in 1919. He activated the state’s National Guard to provide safety and protection during the absence of police officers. This event brought Coolidge upon the national stage, which ultimately led to his nomination as the Republican choice for Vice President on the ticket with Warren G. Harding.
The duo of Harding and Coolidge swept the Election of 1920. As Vice President, Coolidge was the first ever to attend cabinet meetings. In late summer of 1923, Harding’s sudden death propelled Coolidge into the Presidency.
President Coolidge finished out the remaining time of Harding’s term. He was elected to his own term of office in the Election of 1924. He won decisively over two other candidates: Democratic John W. Davis of West Virginia and Progressive Robert M. La Follette from Wisconsin.
The “Roaring Twenties” brought unparalleled prosperity to America during Coolidge’s time as President. The economy experienced rapid growth, and the country moved forward from the aftermath of the Great War. The President’s conservative approach provided stable leadership.
Coolidge cleaned up the lingering corruption left from the Harding administration. He was a strong proponent of immigration reform as well as protective tariffs. He favored a hands-off approach in steering America’s financial and economic footprints.
In the summer of 1927, he decided that he would not run for re-election in 1928. He felt that he wanted to follow the tradition of George Washington and others in serving only two terms, even though he was not in office for the full eight years.
top left and MOVING clockwise: contrast between a much younger coolidge and as President, the President and first lady (grace) on the white house grounds, presidential portrait, as governor pictured with national guard troops during the boston police strike, childhood home in vermont, a relaxed and smiling president, and the coolidge presidential library in northampton. (Courtesy of Pinterest)
We may be blessed with knowledge, but we need the Lord’s wisdom to fully put it into righteous actions.
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.
No person was ever honored for what he received. Honor has been the reward for what he gave.
Knowledge comes, but wisdom lingers. It may not be difficult to store up in the mind a vast quantity of facts within a comparatively short time, but the ability to form judgments requires the severe discipline of hard work and the tempering heat of experience and maturity.
Calvin Coolidge (1872-1933) was the 30th President of the United States, who served from 1923 to 1929.
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