Martha McSally Quotes

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It’s hard to hate up close.  The more you get to know each other, the more common ground you can find and the more you can disagree without being disagreeable.

If we want the most effective fighting force, we need to pick the most qualified capable man for the job, even if it’s a woman.

Martha McSally (born 1966) is a native of the state of Rhode Island (born in Warwick). She graduates from the United States Air Force Academy in 1988.  Later, she becomes the first American woman to fly combat missions, and she serves in the Air Force for 26 years.

Faith’s Beloved Passion (Elfchen Series #236)

Defining

Love

Bethlehem’s gift

Passion’s lasting peace

Witnessed in Messiah’s breath

Proven

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Transforming

Faith

Light ahead

Father’s promises fulfilled

Son’s passion at Calvary

Reborn

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Uplifting

Hope

Passion’s breath

Scripture speaking truth

Blessed destiny in Christ

Resurrected

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From My Journal (1/24)

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From Big Sky Buckeye

When we share Christ’s love with our children, from an early age on, they will grow in faith to see more and more of His light.

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 24)

Oswald Chambers Quote

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The dearest friend on earth is a mere shadow compared to Jesus Christ.

From John 15:15:  “I do not call you servants any longer, because the servant does not know what the master is doing, but I have called you friends, because I have made known to you everything that I have heard from My Father.”

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.

Breath of Life

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Season to season

From love’s treasured heart

Every breath of life

Landscape’s fresh restart

 

Nature’s life cycles

Reborn every spring

Yet, autumn mourns loss

Winter’s darkness stings

 

Throughout life’s phases

Hope’s fateful ascent

Never to wither

Love always present

 

Always on schedule

Life’s permanent breath

Winter fades away

Spring overcomes death

 

Eternal love lasts

Cold ground warms again

Life breathes as He planned

Creator’s “amen”

 

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From My Journal (1/23)

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From Big Sky Buckeye

Nature enjoys shifting gears, but sometimes she grinds them a bit too often.

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 23)

David Baldacci Quotes

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Love is like a good piece of wood:  It just gets stronger and stronger as the years go by.

It’s not the beginning or the destination that counts.  It’s the ride in between.

[Both quotes taken from The Christmas Train.]

David Baldacci (born 1960) is an American novelist.  

Enthusiasm’s Joy

From Mark 12:29-31:  “Jesus answered, ‘The first is, Hear, O Israel: the Lord our God, the Lord is one; you shall love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind and with all your strength.’  The second is this, ‘You shall love your neighbor as yourself.’  There is no other commandment greater than these.”

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Another blessed day

Celebrate Father’s goodness

Unlimited gifts of grace

From Heaven’s sacred place

 

With each day, come to serve

Opportunity’s freedom

Spelled out through Christ’s faithful love

Gathered from high above

 

Sunset follows sunrise

Encouraged by Spirit’s breath

Honor Father with actions

More than just transactions

 

Share kindness with others

Holds enthusiasm’s joy

Love Jesus with one’s whole heart

Hope journeys to fresh start

 

Excitement’s daily peace

Truth in Father’s righteousness

Faith’s trustworthy bridge designed

Follow with steps aligned

 

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From Matthew 5:6:  “Blessed are the meek, for they will inherit the earth.”

From My Journal (1/22)

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From Big Sky Buckeye

Many of us come to Jesus with enthusiasm, much like Peter.  We are reminded that our faith journey may feel like a marathon, but the eternal destination is worth it all.

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 22)

Taken From a Church Sign

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Make your church grow:  some assembly required.

From 1 Corinthians 3:9:  “For we are God’s coworkers, working together; you are God’s field, God’s building.”