God sends children for another purpose than merely to keep up the race–to enlarge our hearts, to make us unselfish, and full of kindly sympathies and affections.
Yes, in the poor man’s garden grow far more than herbs and flowers–kind thoughts, contentment, peace of mind, and joy for weary hours.
Mary Howitt (1799-1888) was an English poet. Many of her writings were directed toward younger readers. Her most famous poem captured the tale of “The Spider and the Fly.”
Facing
Life’s detours
Unwavering faith breathes
Filled with Savior’s hope
Overcoming
Waiting
Patience nourished
Savior’s risen spirit
Filled with mercy’s connection
Reflecting
Believing
Savior’s light
Darkness swept away
Filled with love’s truth
Maturing
This series of poems (written in the German-inspired style of Elfchen or Elevenie) shares a total of eleven words in each poem, with a sequence by line of one, two, three, four, and one words.
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While life’s circumstances seem to change almost daily, we are blessed with a Savior who nourishes our faith with His timeless grace.
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(Updated May 9)
When God sets His heart on you, you will be tried often. But the longer and harder your affliction, the more deeply God has set His heart on you, to show you His love and care.
From James 1:2-4: “My brothers and sisters, whenever you face various trials, consider it all joy, because you know that the testing of your faith produces endurance. And let endurance complete its work, so that you may be complete and whole, lacking in nothing.”
David Wilkerson (1931-2011) was an American evangelist, Christian author, and pastor.
Tomorrow crashing
Storm coming
Apathy’s reign building
Grave doubts becoming
Challenges brewing
Storm coming
Intensity building
Darkness incoming
Opinions clashing
Storm coming
Confusion keeps building
Future’s shortcomings
All nations trembling
Storm coming
World’s grim outlook building
Frightened and numbing
Trusted light glowing
Peace coming
Storm no longer building
Hope-filled homecoming
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Life’s answers will eventually come forth, but our patience may need to navigate through stormy waters.
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 May 8)
Every individual matters. Every individual has a role to play. Every individual makes a difference.
The greatest danger to our future is apathy.
Jane Goodall (born 1934) is an English-born primatologist and anthropologist. She is considered the world’s foremost expert on the family and social interactions of chimpanzees.
From James 4:7-8: “Submit yourselves therefore to God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you. Draw near to God, and He will draw near to you. Cleanse your hands, you sinners, and purify your hearts, you double-minded.”
Near to God
Treasured gift
Love’s presence
Faith never adrift
Faith in God
Prayer calls
Love’s patience
Grace lifts each downfall
Grace from God
Hope receives
Love’s goodness
Trust within believes
Trust in God
Peace draws near
Love’s result
Light overwhelms fear
Light from God
Chains shattered
Love’s mission
Darkness now scattered
From the words of American Christian author, Angela Thomas Pharr: “But what we can know, what we can settle in our soul, is that He is faithful to come when we call.”
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God is always near, and He will leave blessed breadcrumbs of faith where we can find them.
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 May 7)
Disturbing times should remind us we are only pilgrims on this earth. Our citizenship is in a heavenly kingdom that can never be shaken.
From Psalm 46:1-3: “God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble. Therefore we will not fear, though the earth should change, though the mountains shake in the heart of the sea, though its waters roar and foam, though the mountains tremble with its tumult.”
Charles Stanley (1932-2023) was an American pastor and Christian writer. He was dedicated to leading a teaching ministry.
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