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Look around each day and experience the richness of the expressions of art which surround us.
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 8)
Commonplaces never become tiresome. It is we who become tired when we cease to be curious and appreciative.
The view of life I communicate in my pictures excludes the sordid and ugly. I paint life as I would like it to be.
Norman Rockwell (1894-1978) was an American artist and illustrator. His works were published in magazines, advertisements, covers, calendars, and so much more. He accurately displayed the essence of American life.
Knocking
Each day
Seeking Father’s voice
Perseverance follows trusted choices
Praying
Asking
Yet, nothing
Humble thy heart
Now aligned with Father
Answering
Finding
Father’s light
Adopting fresh attitude
Growth in spiritual landscape
Trusting
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One’s faith journey accepts encouragement from the grace found in God’s Word.
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 7)
If we trust in what the Scriptures reveal about God’s character and ways, we can endure affliction faithfully, whether or not He ever explains why.
From Job 23:9-11: “If I go forward, He is not there; or backward, I cannot perceive Him; on the left He hides, and I cannot behold Him; I turn to the right, but I cannot see Him. But He knows the way that I take; when He has tested me, I shall come out like gold.”
Charles Stanley (1932-2023) was an American pastor and Christian writer. He was dedicated to leading a teaching ministry.
Traveling in darkness
Every winding road
Always going uphill
Bearing heavy loads
Filling with emptiness
Sadness ruptures heart
Simply seeking healing
Searching for fresh start
Collecting memories
Hope sheds one more tear
Often feeling numbness
Overwhelming fears
Witnessing tomorrow
Been here once before
Every step well-traveled
Waiting at backdoor
Envisioning sunrise
Source of everything
Yesterday forgotten
Knowing peace shall sing
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Yesterday’s memories don’t wish to be forgotten.
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 6)
We must not allow the clock and the calendar to blind us to the fact that each moment of life is a miracle and mystery.
If you fell down yesterday, stand up today.
H. G. (Herbert George) Wells (1866-1946) was a British novelist, journalist, and historian. Many of his published works share a futuristic view, and this has earned him the distinction of being the “father of science fiction.”
From 1 Thessalonians 3:11-12: “Now may our God and Father Himself and our Lord Jesus direct our way to you. And may the Lord make you increase and abound in love for one another and for all, just as we abound in love for You.”
Arising each morning
Heart breathes in Father’s love
Praising pilgrim’s journey
Grace follows from above
Standing firm with Father
Hands of patient potter
Shaping this precious day
Mercy’s living water
Overcoming darkness
Light comes from Father’s Word
Taking in wisdom’s breath
Faith strengthened from what’s heard
Accepting Father’s plan
Truth breaks through evil’s crust
Walking in harmony
Submission brings man’s trust
Breaking free from bondage
Christ severs every chain
Paying sins’ debts with blood
In victory, He reigns
From 1 Thessalonians 5:9-10: “For God has destined us not for wrath but for obtaining salvation through our Lord Jesus Christ, who died for us, so that whether we are awake or asleep we may live with Him.”
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Mortal man can never replicate the depth of our Father’s perfect and unconditional 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 5)
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