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.
God’s love nourishes the beating heart of His creation.
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.
Just think, you’re not here by chance, but by God’s choosing you. His hand formed you, He made you the person you are.
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.”
Roy Lessin has dedicated his life to Christian ministry. During his 50 plus years, he has been studying the Bible, sharing its teachings with others, and authoring numerous Christian books. He is also one of the co-founders of DaySpring Greeting Cards.
From Psalm 119:1-2: “Happy are those whose way is blameless, who walk in the law of the Lord. Happy are those who keep His decrees,who seek Him with their whole heart.”
From Psalm 119:14-16: “I delight in the way of Your decreesas much as in all riches. I will meditate on Your preceptsand fix my eyes on Your ways. I will delight in Your statutes;I will not forget Your word.”
Our journey through God’s Word shares inspiration, filled with tomorrow’s hope.
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.
Christians should reflect Jesus to the world so that all can share in the joy of salvation.
From Galatians 2:19-20: “For through the law I died to the law, so that I might live to God. I have been crucified with Christ, and it is no longer I who live, but it is Christ who lives in me. And the life I now live in the flesh I live by the faith of the Son of God, who loved me and gave Himself for me.”
Charles Stanley (1932-2023) was an American pastor and Christian writer. He was dedicated to leading a teaching ministry.
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
Mr. and Mrs. Johnson have five daughters. Each of their daughters has one brother. How many children do Mr and Mrs. Johnson have.
(answer found at the end of this post)
Featured Facts
Nicknamed the Centennial State, Colorado is admitted to the American Union as the 38th state on August, 1, 1876, one hundred years after the signing of the Declaration of Independence.
Here are a few interesting facts about Colorado:
Capital City: Denver (also most populous city)
State Bird: Lark Bunting
State Flower: Rocky Mountain Columbine
Motto: Nil Sine Numine (Nothing Without Providence)
Of America’s 50 states, Colorado is the 8th largest by land size. Anchored by the Rocky Mountains, its dynamic landscape offers countless landmarks, both natural land man-made.
Compared to the rest of the country, Colorado contains the most peaks over 14,000 feet (there are 58). The state offers the highest average elevation of any in the United States. Nearly 75 percent of Colorado is over 10,000 feet above sea level.
Nicknamed the “Mile High City”, Denver’s elevation is exactly 5,280 feet (one mile) above sea level. The city enjoys approximately 300 days of sunshine each year.
Established in 1932, the Great Sand Dunes National Park recognizes the tallest sand dune formations in the United States. Star Dune, the highest in the park, stands nearly 700 feet tall.
Located in Colorado Springs, the United States Air Force Academy has been open since 1954. It remains one of the top learning institutions for the American military along with those of the Army (West Point), Navy (Annapolis, Maryland), and Coast Guard (London, Connecticut).
Here are some final notes of interest:
At his request, William F. Cody (Buffalo Bill) is buried near the community of Golden, atop Lookout Mountain.
Completed in 1929, the Royal Gorge Bridge spans the Arkansas River. It is one of world’s highest suspension bridges. Used mostly for pedestrian traffic, the bridge is 1,260 feet long.
Denver’s Union Station dates back to 1881. With recent renovations, it has become one of America’s most modern transportation hubs.
top left and clockwise: State capitol building; state flower, Rocky mountain columbine; state bird, lark bunting; chapel at air force academy; lookout mountain GRAVESITE of buffalo bill; royal gorge bridge; denver’s union station; great sand dunes national park. (Courtesy of Pinterest)
Music possesses a unique way to communicate between cultures.
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.
Music does bring people together. It allows us to experience the same emotions.
Peace is a conscious choice.
John Denver (1943-1997) was an American singer and songwriter. Born in New Mexico, he would call Aspen, Colorado his home from 1971 until his death. The Colorado State Legislature adopted his “Rocky Mountain High” as one of its two state songs.
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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