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With our freedom comes responsibility. In the same breath, may we be reciting the Golden Rule.
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(Updated March 10)
We cannot change the cards we are dealt, just how we play the hand.
When we’re connected to others, we become better people. [Both quotes come from Pausch’s “The Last Lecture” given on September 18, 2007.]
Randy Pausch (1960-2008) was an American educator and professor of computer science at Carnegie Mellon University. His life was cut short by pancreatic cancer, but he persevered to share his final lecture a few months before his death.
From the “General Confession” found in the Book of Common Prayer: “We have left undone those things which we ought to have done.”
Skeptics whispering with doubts
Tomorrow shall never come
Priorities breathe empty
Hearing enemy’s distant drum
Disciples praise God each day
Indeed, His kingdom shall come
Priorities set on Christ
Hearing blessed, heavenly drum
Skeptics gather in darkness
Distant worries always come
Priorities ignore light
Hearing only, that hidden drum
Disciples find hope in God
Heaven’s light rises to come
Priorities embrace truth
Hearing faith’s righteous, heartfelt drum
Skeptic’s voices now wither
Tomorrow will surely come
Priorities flee darkness
Hearing echoes of faithful drum
Disciples accept God’s grace
Through Son’s love, sunrise will come
Priorities witness peace
Hearing redemption’s trusted drum
From 2 John 8-9: “Be on your guard, so that you do not lose what we have worked for but may receive a full reward. Everyone who does not abide in the teaching of Christ, but goes beyond it, does not have God; whoever abides in the teaching has both the Father and the Son.”
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God’s grace embraces our given senses to fully experience and trust our faith in Him.
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(Updated March 9)
The reception of the Holy Spirit is the maintained attitude of the believer. When we receive the Holy Spirit, we receive quickening life from the ascended Lord.
From Luke 24:49: “And see, I am sending upon you what My Father promised, so stay here in the city until you have been clothed with power from on high.”
Oswald Chambers (1874-1917) was a Scottish evangelist and Christian teacher. Following his death from an illness while in Egypt during World War I, his wife took on the task of transcribing the detailed notes she had written from his lectures and sermons. Gertrude Hobbs Chambers’ efforts resulted in the publication in 1924 of MY UTMOST FOR HIS HIGHEST. I frequently read from this devotional, and it has greatly deepened my faith and understanding of God’s Word.
This informative post will be published on Saturday in place of my regular one. You are invited to participate with the opening question.
Why is the continent of Europe like a frying pan?
(answer found at the end of this post)
Ohio-born William Howard Taft becomes the 27th President of the United States following the election of 1908. He serves one term in office, from 1909-1913.
Here are some interesting facts about William Howard Taft:
Much of Taft’s pre-Presidency life focuses on being involved in the Ohio courts as a judge. He serves in the Ohio court system before ascending to the U.S. Court of Appeals. He becomes the only President to serve as Chief Justice of the United States Supreme Court (1921-1930).
Taft’s other roles embrace being a lawyer as well as a college professor. From 1900-1903, he serves as the first civilian governor of the Philippines. This appointment by President William McKinley follows the American acquisition of the Philippines following the Spanish-American War of 1898.
When Theodore Roosevelt is President, Taft serves as his Secretary of War from 1904-1908. This position serves as a steppingstone for Taft when he runs for President in 1908. Roosevelt steps aside as President after two terms as he decides to forego a third term.
Taft’s time as President is relatively undistinguished. He proves to be more conservative than Roosevelt’s expansive view of Presidential power. In the election of 1912, Roosevelt attempts take the Republican nomination away from Taft, but he is unsuccessful.
Roosevelt bolts away from the Republican Party to lead the Progressive Party, which is nicknamed the “Bull Moose.” With the Republican Party split, Democratic Party candidate Woodrow Wilson easily wins the election, and he will go on to serve as President for two terms.
In 1921, Taft fulfills a lifetime dream of serving on the United States Supreme Court. Ohio-born President Warren Harding taps him to serve as Chief Justice, and Taft serves until his death in 1930.
Because of his large size, Taft earns the nickname of “Big Bill.” His weight of nearly 300 pounds makes him the largest person to ever serve as President.
Because it has Greece at the bottom.
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For many people, it is necessary to evaluate one’s expectations so another day doesn’t become just a repeat of yesterday.
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 8)
We are imperfect. We cannot expect perfect government.
The world is not going to be saved by legislation.
William Howard Taft (1857-1930) was the 27th President of the United States. His birthplace was Cincinnati, Ohio.
Faith’s
Goodness breathes
Mercy shall lead
Surely found in God
Hope
Delivering
From darkness
Victory over enemy
God’s still waters flow
Restoration
Trusted
Divine love
Lighting righteous path
Walking toward God’s eternity
Peace
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Perhaps the most precious gift is God’s blessed creation which continues to dwell in one’s heart.
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 7)
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