The greatness of a man’s power is the measure of his surrender.
From Matthew 11:28: “Come to Me, all you who are weary and are carrying heavy burdens, and I will give you rest.”
William Booth (1829-1912) was an English preacher; who along with his wife, Catherine, founded the Salvation Army.
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.'”
Enemy only brings
Darkness upon thee
Emptiness clings
Again, lost at sea
Trapped in wilderness maze
No escape for thee
Sun’s missing rays
What does Spirit see?
God’s arrow finds its mark
Peace comes upon thee
Redemption’s ark
His Word’s faithful key
Salvation’s open gate
Savior’s love for thee
Mercy’s soulmate
Evil’s breath now flees
Bethlehem’s blessed light
Shineth upon thee
Hope taking flight
Praying on both knees
Freedom from heavy chains
Sins’ debts paid for thee
Christ shoulders pain
Grace forever free
From Lamentations 3:55-57: “I called on Your name, O Lord, from the depths of the pit; You heard my plea, ‘Do not close Your ear to my cry for help, but give me relief!’ You came near when I called on You; You said, ‘Do not fear!'”
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God’s ever-present grace fills every drop of peace from a cleansing rain.
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 June 1)
The best place to start doing life with God is in small moments.
From Psalm 33:18-19: “Truly the eye of the Lord is on those who fear Him, on those who hope in His steadfast love, to deliver their soul from death and to keep them alive in famine.”
John Ortberg (born 1957) is an American pastor as well as a Christian author and speaker.
This informative post will be published on Saturday in place of my regular one. You are invited to participate with the opening question.
A butcher stands six feet and one inch tall and wears size 12 shoes. What does he weigh?
(answer found at the end of this post)
Wisconsin enters the American Union as the 30th state on May 29, 1848. There is much to embrace from the heart of “America’s Dairyland.”
Here are a few interesting facts about Wisconsin:
Wisconsin’s nickname is not related to the animal. Rather, early prospectors find shelter in a mine’s tunnels much like badgers. The oldest city is Green Bay, which is settled in 1634 by French explorer Jean Nicolet. He establishes a small trading post along Lake Michigan.
Wisconsin’s land size is similar to the American state of Georgia as well as the country of Tunisia. As evidence of the most recent period of glacial activity, the state’s land area features over 15,000 lakes. Lake Winnebago is the largest while the Wisconsin River flows as the state’s longest. Natural borders include Lake Superior, Lake Michigan, and the Mississippi River.
Visitors to the Badger State have been fascinated with many attractions. The Wisconsin Dells is a popular themed water park. Belmount Mound State Park is home to the Council House, which serves as the first territorial capitol in Belmont in 1836. Baraboo Ridge offers a 25-mile long mountain-like Precambrian rock. Untouched by the last glacial period, the Driftless Area plateau offers rugged hills and deep river valleys.
The topography of Wisconsin highlights its plains, forested areas, and rolling hills. With an additional nickname as the “Cheese State,” the state leads the nation in cheese production. The region exports from its substantial harvests of cranberries, sweet corn, and ginseng.
Many “firsts” have been recorded in Wisconsin’s history over the years. Here is a quick summary of a few.
Meat.
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Friendships open a window of joy.
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 31)
If you take a flower in your hand and really look at it, it’s your world for a moment.
Nobody sees a flower really; it is so small. We haven’t time, and to see takes time–like to have a friend takes time.
Georgia O’Keeffe (1887-1986) was an American modernist painter whose career spanned seven decades. She was born in Sun Prairie, Wisconsin.
Embracing
God’s wisdom
Accepting priceless truth
Overcoming through His understanding
Perseverance
Practicing
Daily self-discipline
Listening to God
Maturing from righteous lessons
Diligence
Honoring
Unconditional love
Mother and Father
Guided by Spirit above
Family
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May one’s faith mature and strengthen daily in desiring to seek 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.
(Updated May 30)
Earth’s crammed with heaven, and every common bush afire with God: But only he who sees takes off his shoes.
From Exodus 3:4-5: “When the Lord saw that he had turned aside to see, God called to him out of the bush, ‘Moses, Moses!’ And he said, ‘Here I am.’ Then He said, ‘Come no closer! Remove the sandals from your feet, for the place on which you are standing is holy ground.'”
Elizabeth Barrett Browning (1806-1861) was an English poet of the Victorian era. Her published works earned popularity in both Great Britain and the United States.
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