The purpose of human life is to serve, and to show compassion and the will to help others.
From Romans 15:2-3: “Each of us must please our neighbor for the good purpose of building up the neighbor. For Christ did not please Himself, but, as it is written, ‘The insults of those who insult you have fallen on Me.'”
Albert Schweitzer (1875-1965) was a French-born theologian, writer, humanitarian, philosopher, and physician.
From Psalm 118:21-22: “I thank you that You have answered me and have become my salvation. The stone that the builders rejected has become the chief cornerstone.”
Reminded with each sunrise
Praise Resurrection’s light
Redemption rises with Christ
Witness empty tomb at daylight
Gates of righteousness opened
Rejoice, be glad in it
Salvation’s final answer
At Calvary, Christ’s love submits
Freed from sin by Savior’s blood
Spirit stirs within man
Nourished with His mercy’s peace
Promises fulfilled through God’s plan
Each step, filled with repentance
Mercy always present
Believe in faith’s risen Lord
Gathered in prayer, as He meant
Follow Shepherd’s tender voice
Path ahead, filled with love
Grace shall cleanse, power to free
Truth speaks from Heaven’s throne above
From John 20:26-27: “A week later his disciples were again in the house, and Thomas was with them. Although the doors were shut, Jesus came and stood among them and said, ‘Peace be with you.’ Then He said to Thomas, ‘Put your finger here and see My hands. Reach out your hand and put it in My side. Do not doubt but believe.'”
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Risen from the Resurrection, its light forever illuminates Christ’s righteous path. May our eyes ever be heaven bound.
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(Updated May 11)
Handel’s “Hallelujah Chorus” will be nothing compared to the myriad of angels who will sing in antiphonal voice as we join them in praises to the Lamb of God.
From Revelation 5:11-12: “Then I looked, and I heard the voice of many angels surrounding the throne and the living creatures and the elders; they numbered myriads of myriads and thousands of thousands, singing with full voice, ‘Worthy is the Lamb that was slaughtered to receive power and wealth and wisdom and might and honor and glory and blessing!'”
Charles Swindoll (born 1934) is an American pastor and Christian 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 keys but cannot open locks?
(answer found at the end of this post)
Related to the squirrel, one of America’s smallest mammals is the diminutive chipmunk. Its chipper and speedy presence can be found in many neighborhoods, woodlands, and shrubby deserts.
Here are a few interesting facts about chipmunks:
Chipmunks are terrestrial, which means they generally live on the ground. However, they are agile tree climbers. Their quick, chirping sounds call out warnings to other chipmunks.
Chipmunks are easily distinguished from squirrels by their varying black and white strips, which run down their backs and on their faces. Their body is colored gray or brown, and it is accented with a slightly bushy tail.
Being quite adaptable to a variety of habitats, chipmunks prefer areas with an undergrowth of vegetation cover. Their homes include underground burrows, hidden nests beneath vegetation, or in fallen logs.
Much of a chipmunk’s daylight time is spent finding and storing food for their long winter’s semi-hibernation. Their cheek pouches can expand to three times their head size, and this enables them to carry and store the food they find.
Chipmunks are most active in the cooler hours during the warmer months–especially in the early morning and late afternoon. During the winter, they may hibernate intermittently, but they are much less active than normal.
Both males and females work together in raising their pups. The most common time of year for another life cycle to begin is the spring. Litters generally consist of 2-8 pups.
Chipmunks have to be on the lookout for several predators. These include carnivorous mammals such as weasels and foxes. Large snakes and birds of prey also hunt chipmunks.
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Our Master Gardener promises to always be near when our imperfect actions and thoughts require His green thumb.
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 10)
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.
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 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.
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