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Each morning God greets us with a welcoming sign of His perpetual presence . . . sunrise.
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 January 28)
Friendship is a golden chain, the links are friends so dear.
Time is not measured by the years that you live, but by the deeds that you do and the joy that you give.
Helen Steiner Rice (1900-1981) was an American writer who specialized in Christian and inspirational poetry.
Running on this daily treadmill, filling life’s gloomy story
Falling behind in life’s endless race, without much glory
Working Nine to Five, five long days each week
Stumbling through every month, looking bleak
Forgetting when life last paused for any vacation
Punching in, punching out . . . time clock fixation
Heating up life’s pressure cooker, deadlines loom ahead
Hoping the lid doesn’t blow off, propelled into tiny shreds
Watching everyone trying to row in the same boat
Rowing in separate directions, now barely afloat
Refueling the tank, this coffee break no longer helps
Scurrying on empty, might just as well holler a yelp
Taking the elevator to another miserable meeting
Ending up on the wrong floor, no warm greeting
Driving home each night, worn down to a blown-out frazzle
Stopping at the same red traffic light, it no longer dazzles
Racing every day, life delivering this hour’s final, saving grace
Looking left, then right . . . who’s even winning this rat race?
Originally published September, 2020.
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Sometimes the past seems to race ahead to the future.
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 January 27)
The difference between the right word and the almost right word is the difference between lightning and the lightning bug.
When you catch an adjective, kill it. No, I don’t mean utterly, but kill most of them–then the rest will be valuable. They weaken when they are close together. They give strength when they are far apart.
Mark Twain (1835-1910) was an American author and humorist. He has often been praised as one of America’s greatest humorists, and American writer William Faulkner called him “the father of American Literature.”
From Psalm 30:4-5: “Sing praises to the Lord, O you His faithful ones, and give thanks to His holy name. For His anger is but for a moment; His favor is for a lifetime. Weeping may linger for the night, but joy comes with the morning.”
Trials of darkness
Arriving today
Feeling faith challenged
Hope slipping away
Another mountain
Blocking path of peace
Taking Father’s road
Trust builds, piece by piece
Truth comes each sunrise
Breathing with His love
Delivering hope
Joy fed from above
Heart’s rainbow brightens
Finding peace from light
Refilling faith’s cup
Mercy taking flight
Father’s promised grace
Gathering each crumb
Leading to Jesus
Tomorrow shall come
From Psalm 30:11-12: “You have turned my mourning into dancing; You have taken off my sackcloth and clothed me with joy, so that my soul may praise You and not be silent. O Lord my God, I will give thanks to You forever.
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God treasures every simple moment that His grace offers. He reminds each of us to look forward to another precious tomorrow.
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 January 26)
If you are in the midst of a trial right now, choose to walk by faith. Choose to “count it all joy.”
From 2 Corinthians 4:17: “For our slight, momentary affliction is producing for us an eternal weight of glory beyond all measure.”
David Jeremiah (born 1941) 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.
I have four wheels and invite plenty of flies (insects). What am I?
(answer found at the end of this post)
Admitted to the American Union on May 29, 1790, Rhode Island is destined to be labeled as the smallest state in terms of land size. It becomes the final of the original thirteen colonies to enter the United States.
Here are some interesting facts about Rhode Island:
With its small land area, Rhode Island is the second most-densely populated American state after New Jersey. Within its 1,033 square miles of territory, New Jersey provides space for over 1,098,080 inhabitants. In contrast, the state of Montana houses 1,142,750 people in a land area of 147,040 square miles.
Tracing its roots back to 1636 as an English colony, Rhode Island is founded by Puritan leader, Roger Williams. Banished from Massachusetts, he seeks religious freedom for his followers. He nicknames the Rhode Island colony “Providence Plantations.”
In 1793, America’s first successful cotton mill begins operations. Founded by Samuel Slater, Slater Mill is located along the Blackstone River in Pawtucket. The site remains preserved as a living museum.
The city of Newport is known for its sailing history, and it provides a home for the U.S. Navy War College (founded in 1884). Rhode Island is well-known for its 21 lighthouses, and several are located at Newport. One of the most famous is the Ida Lewis Rock Lighthouse.
The state capitol in Providence features the world’s fourth largest self-supported marble dome. Newport is know as the home for “summer cottages” of the rich and famous from years past. Some of America’s richest families spend fortunes in building mansions of unforgettable splendor.
A garbage truck.
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If we will first show respect and compassion while embracing our differences, our world may better find positive solutions, in order to discover common ground.
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(Updated January 25)
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