Beautiful things don’t ask for attention.
Live life by the abc’s . . . adventure, bravery, creativity.
James Thurber (1894-1961) was an American author, cartoonist, journalist, and playwright. He was born in Columbus, Ohio.
Trusting
Heavenly lamp
Spirit’s faithful beacon
Heart illuminated in light
Clarity
Placing
Burdens aside
Spirit’s embracing hope
Heart transformed by light
Tranquility
Downloading
Resurrection’s peace
Spirit’s forgiving grace
Heart strengthened through light
Eternity
This series of poems (written in the German-inspired style of Elfchen or Elevenie) shares a total of eleven words in each poem, with a sequence by line of one, two, three, four, and one words.
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Through reading Scripture, one’s journey into God’s Word offers countless opportunities to peel back its layers of truth.
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(Updated February 6)
With fear and trembling we must reply upon God for guidance in the inner depths. This is the sole way to walk according to the spirit.
From Psalm 143:10: “Teach me to do your will, for you are my God. Let your good spirit lead me on a level path.”
Watchman Nee (1903-1972) was a Chinese church leader and Christian teacher. He authored a collection of Christian books, and he endured persecution for his beliefs. Ultimately, he died while being imprisoned for the final twenty years of his life.
Conflict’s illumination
Breathing at darkened crossroads
Competing sides debate
Feuding over each thought sowed
Wisdom arrives with patience
Lowering volume through grace
Pausing time to listen
Slowing down rhetoric’s pace
Conflict’s common ground merges
Finding compromise through peace
Hearing words of reason
Solving puzzle’s missing piece
Wisdom empowers new day
Offering one blessed choice
Walking together now
Gathering with single voice
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The world’s problems need solutions instead of sideline critics’ harsh voices.
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)
Some people can be reasoned into sense, and others must be shocked into it.
The mind once enlightened cannot again become dark.
Thomas Paine (1737-1809) was an English-American activist, philosopher, and revolutionary. His pamphlet, “Common Sense,” served as an active voice in support of the American Revolutionary War.
From Colossians 13:13-14: “Bear with one another and, if anyone has a complaint against another, forgive each other; just as the Lord has forgiven you, so you also must forgive. Above all, clothe yourselves with love, which binds everything together in perfect harmony.”
Faith’s journey with Christ
Seeking all things above
Heavenly treasures wait
Revealed in Messiah’s love
Bitterness removed
Embracing Christian love
Salvation’s welcome voice
Nourished from heavens above
Spirit of patience
Spreading each truth of love
Just as Scripture teaches
Joined in Christ, grace shines above
God’s mercy forgives
Sharing peace from above
Harmony’s hope brings joy
Marked with unlimited love
Resurrection’s light
Raising praises of love
Redemption fills each heart
Witnessed by Lord from above
From the words of American pastor, Harry Emerson Fosdick: “Bitterness imprisons life; love releases it.”
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In surrendering to our Lord and Savior, His love will transform and redefine our faith.
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 4)
God is the giver, and we are the receivers. And His richest gifts are bestowed not upon those who do the greatest things, but upon those who accept His abundance and His grace.
From Numbers 6:22-26: “The Lord spoke to Moses, saying, ‘Speak to Aaron and his sons, saying: Thus you shall bless the Israelites. You shall say to them: The Lord bless you and keep you; the Lord make his face to shine upon you and be gracious to you; the Lord lift up his countenance upon you and give you peace.'”
Hannah Whitall Smith (1832-1911) was an American lay speaker and Christian author. She was an active voice during the women’s suffrage movement as well as the temperance movement in the United States.
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