Habit is the deepest law of human nature.
One monster there is in the world, the idle man.
Thomas Carlyle (1795-1881) was a Scottish-born essayist, historian, and philosopher. He was a leading writer of the Victorian era.
From 2 Corinthians 11:13-14: “For such boasters are false apostles, deceitful workers, disguising themselves as apostles of Christ. And no wonder! Even Satan disguises himself as an angel of light.”
Facing life’s harshest trials
Walking uphill in shadows
Keeping on the proper trail
Coveting greener meadows
Suffering darkest ordeals
Praying for divine advice
Listening for God’s response
Willing to pay any price
Hiding off the path, waiting
Offering cunning, false hope
Sliding into Satan’s net
Reaching up for rescue’s rope
Clutching God’s forgiving hand
Leaving the enemy’s grip
Finding new life with the Lord
Walking in His fellowship
From Romans 6:22-23: “But now that you have been freed from sin and enslaved to God, the advantage you get is sanctification. The end is eternal life. For the wages of sin is death, but the free gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord.”
Originally published September, 2020.
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May we live through life’s trials with the passion of Jesus.
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 February 24)
Too many times we miss so much because we live on the low level of the natural, the ordinary, the explainable.
From Psalm 77:14: “You are the God who works wonders; You have displayed Your might among the peoples.”
Vance Havner (1901-1986) was an American pastor and Christian author. During his many years of service to the Lord, he preached throughout America.
From Psalm 18:1-2: “I love You, O Lord, my strength. The Lord is my rock, my fortress, and my deliverer, my God, my rock in whom I take refuge, my shield, and the horn of my salvation, my stronghold.”
Good Shepherd reminds His flock
Take spirit’s path, filled with love
Humbleness leading faith’s walk
Tasting His grace, from high above
High Priest teaches from God’s Word
Another day filled with light
Righteous truth no longer blurred
Accepting grace, within His sight
Savior nurtures faith with hope
Repentance, actions of peace
His love strengthens mercy’s rope
Forgiving grace, never shall cease
Faithful Counselor’s vision
Salvation to always trust
Joy-filled without division
Breathing with God’s grace, life adjusts
Messiah reigns eternal
Calvary’s blood overcomes
His hand writes in faith’s journal
Offering grace, God’s kingdom come
From Psalm 18:46: “The Lord lives! Blessed be my rock, and exalted be the God of my salvation.”
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Jesus invites each of us to accept His patient walk, where grace overflows with His love.
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 February 23)
There is only one place where we are right, and that is in Christ Jesus.
From 1 Peter 2:9: “But you are a chosen people, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, God’s own people, in order that you may proclaim the excellence of Him who called you out of darkness into His marvelous light.”
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.
Every night I’m told what to do, and each morning I do what I’m told. But I still don’t escape your scold. What am I?
(answer found at the end of this post)
Illinois becomes the 21st state in the American Union on December 3, 1818. Nicknamed the “Prairie State,” it is also known as the “Land of Lincoln.”
Here are some interesting facts about Illinois:
Much of Illinois’ history is wrapped around the state capital of Springfield where the 16th American President, Abraham Lincoln, spends most of his adult life. Born in Kentucky, Lincoln arrives from Indiana in 1829. The birthplace of Ronald Reagan, 40th President, brings interested visitors to Tampico.
Being the third most populated city in the United States, Chicago is home to the first metal-frame design skyscraper in America. The Home Insurance Building is built in 1885, and it features 10 stories within its height of 138 feet. Demolished in 1931, the building’s history can be found in numerous photographs.
The city of Ottawa marks the location of the first Lincoln-Douglas debate on August 21, 1858. Abraham Lincoln and Stephen Douglas conduct a series of seven debates as they duel for one of the U.S. Senate seats from Illinois. Over 10,000 spectators attend this outdoor event, and Douglas will later be victorious in the election.
The name “Illinois” is derived from the French translation of a Native American word which means warriors. Three major rivers form much of the state boundary of Illinois: Wabash, Ohio, and Mississippi.
Chicago becomes the eastern anchor of the famous Route 66 Highway as it journeys toward Los Angeles to the west. The total distance traveled equals 2,448 miles.
Three-fourths of the state’s territory is farmed. The rich, black soil is well-suited for corn and soybeans. The area around the village of Morton is called the “Pumpkin Capital of the World.” About 85% of the world’s canned pumpkin is harvested and processed at the Nestles/Libby’s plant.
An alarm clock.
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Early morning shares the harmony of nature’s rewarding, untouched moment in time.
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 February 22)
Time is the coin of your life. It is the only coin you have, and only you can determine how it will be spent. Be careful lest you let other people spend it for you.
Yesterday is done. Tomorrow never comes. Today is here. If you don’t know what to do, sit still and listen. You may hear something. Nobody knows.
Carl Sandburg (1878-1967) was an American writer and journalist. Many of his works centered around poetry (he preferred “free verse’) and writing biographies. One of his most well-received biographies was about American President Abraham Lincoln. He received three Pulitzer Prizes (two for poetry and one for his Lincoln biography). Sandburg was born in Galesburg, Illinois.
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