Afternoon nap calls
Down, down for well-earned respite—
Up, up . . . chores to do
Sitting on park bench
Dreaming of ice cream sundae—
Time for exercise
Child’s sparkling clean room
Tornado waits in shadows—
Orderly chaos
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There is a certain calmness which arrives when a writer turns scattered letters into a delightful gathering of prose.
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 March 3)
A face is like the outside of a house, and most faces, like most houses, give us an idea of what we can expect to find inside.
What you don’t know intrigues you more than what you do know.
Loretta Young (1913-2000) was an American actress. Starting as a child in 1916, her career continued until 1989. In 1947, she earned an Academy Award as Best Actress for her performance in “The Farmer’s Daughter.”
From Ecclesiastes 3:1: “For everything there is a season, and a time for every matter under heaven.”
Winter’s snow, cannot hide
Cherished love, deep inside
During darkness of night
Her love shines, always bright
Spring’s blossoms, love shares
Life’s newness, always cares
Nature wakens, each land
Her splendor, in God’s hands
Summer’s glowing spirit
Longing to walk near it
Love growing, day by day
Her grandeur comes this way
Autumn’s colored venue
Love fills each day’s menu
Landscape treasures each thrill
Her warmth hides winter’s chill
Seasons, patient with time
Faith grows, ever in rhyme
Righteous gifts, sing as hymns
Father’s love, never dims
From Lamentations 3:22-24: “The steadfast love of the Lord never ceases, His mercies never come to an end; they are new every morning; great is your faithfulness. ‘The Lord is my portion,’ says my soul, ‘therefore I will hope in Him.'”
Originally published February, 2021.
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Embracing the grace offered with each season’s transition serves as a testament to our Creator’s light.
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 March 2)
Outdoors we are confronted everywhere with wonders. It is our daily bread.
From Psalm 19:-2: “The heavens are telling the glory of God, and the firmament proclaims His handiwork. Day to day pours forth speech, and night to night declares knowledge.”
Wendell Berry (born 1934) is an American novelist and poet. Much of his writing embraces the goodness of protecting our environment and preserving agriculture’s way of life.
From Isaiah 58:2: “Yet day after day they seek Me and delight to know My ways, as if they were a nation that practiced righteousness and did not forsake the ordinance of their God; they ask of Me righteous judgments; they want God on their side.”
With every sunrise
Seeking to know God’s ways
Beholding His righteousness
Drawing closer to Him each day
Until setting sun
Tasting God’s living bread
Sharing His grace with others
Sewing faith’s fabric with each thread
Throughout each night
Knowing God always near
Mercy rises in darkness
Trusting as His love always steers
Early dawn wakens
Fulfilling God’s glory
Witnessing His blessed light
Writing faith’s renewing story
Sabbath brings delight
Reading God’s divine Word
Praising His Holy presence
Finding peace with everything heard
From Isaiah 58:9: “Then you shall call, and the Lord will answer; you shall cry for help, and He will say, ‘Here I am.’“
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With every sunrise, another believer feels truly amazed and blessed to witness God’s consistent light.
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 March 1)
Christ is the key which unlocks the golden doors into the temple of Divine truth.
From John 10:7-9: “So again Jesus said to them, ‘Very truly, I tell you, I am the gate for the sheep. All who came before Me are thieves and bandits, but the sheep did not listen to them. I am the gate. Whoever enters by Me will be saved and will come in and go out and find pasture.'”
Arthur Walkington (A. W.) Pink (1886-1952) was an English Bible teacher and Christian writer. Following his death, many of his writings were well-received by readers. This turnabout established him as an influential evangelical author.
This informative post will be published on Saturday in place of my regular one. You are invited to participate with the opening question.
What has a head, a tail, is brown, and has no legs?
(answer found at the end of this post)
The American state of Georgia is admitted to the Union on January 2, 1788. It becomes the fourth of the original thirteen states to ratify the U.S. Constitution.
Here are a few interesting facts about Georgia:
During the English colonial era, George is founded in 1732 by James Oglethorpe. He envisions the colony as a fresh start for debt-ridden people. The colony is named after England’s King George II.
Agriculture has long played an important role in the state’s economy. Cash crops include peanuts, peaches, pecans, and cotton. Natural resources, including timber and resins such as turpentine, have led to greater industry and manufacturing. In terms of land area, the state is the largest east of the Mississippi River.
In 1793, a significant invention from Savannah greatly increases the output of cotton. Eli Whitney’s cotton gin cleans more cotton in one hour than the labors of 50 workers.
Atlanta hosts the 1996 Summer Olympics. The Centennial Olympic Park remains as one of the leading sites visited by tourists. Atlanta provides a home for four different professional sports teams: Braves (baseball), Falcons (football), Hawks (basketball), and United (soccer).
Revised in 2003, the current Georgia state flag offers a unique design with tributes to its history and past:
Atlanta pharmacist and chemist, John Pemberton, invents Coca-Cola in 1886. Patrons flock to Jacob’s Pharmacy to purchase a glass for five cents. The product is originally marketed as a temperance drink and medicinal tonic. Today, the World of Coca-Cola houses a museum which is dedicated to the company’s long history.
In 1836, the Georgia Female College is founded in Macon. It becomes the first American college dedicated to providing post-secondary education for women. Today, the institution is known as Wesleyan College.
Both the states of Georgia and Virginia take credit for a delicious sample of southern cuisine. Brunswick Stew features shredded beef, chicken and pork, along with potatoes and other vegetables. Slow-cooking brings together flavors of the barbecue and tomato base Years ago, more traditional versions offer wild game. Squirrel, rabbit, and an occasional opossum find their way into the soup. [I discovered this tasty soup at a small soup and salad restaurant in my hometown of Billings, Montana.]
A penny.
Big Sky Buckeye 