The good is always beautiful, the beautiful good.
One brave deed makes no hero.
John Greenleaf Whittier (1807-1892) was an American poet. His Quaker background entrusted him to advocate for the abolition of slavery in the United States.
From Isaiah 43:1: “But now thus says the Lord, He who created you, O Jacob, He who formed you, O Israel: Do not fear, for I have redeemed you.”
Heavenly Father
Knowing what is best
His eternal presence
Leads man on his quest
Protection promised
Ford every river
Faith’s redeeming mercy
Spirit delivers
Encouragement brings
Restoration’s grace
Walking through every fire
Christ’s love to embrace
Precious in His sight
Hope fills cup, as planned
Chance eliminated
Gathered in God’s hands
Calling all nations
Eyes no longer blind
Accepting Father’s truth
Just as He designed
From Isaiah 43:9: “Let all the nations gather together, and let the peoples assemble. Who among them declared this and foretold to us the former things? Let them bring their witnesses to justify them, and let them hear and say, ‘It is true.'”
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Praising our Father’s divine plan, as He uses love for His Son to design the Resurrection’s faithful bridge to eternity’s redemption.
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 November 10)
This informative post will be published on Saturday in place of my regular one. You are invited to participate with the opening question.
In the kitchen, what do you have to break before you can use it?
(answer found at the end of this post)
Born in North Bend, Ohio, Benjamin Harrison will become the 23rd President of the United States. He serves a single term (1889-1893).
Here are a few quick facts about President Harrison:
Harrison spends much of his early life in Ohio where he attends college, becomes a lawyer, and lives in Cincinnati. He serves in the Union army during the Civil War, and he rises to the rank of general. Later, he will move to Indiana to further his law career and is elected to the United States Senate for one term.
Harrison’s family roots run deeply through earlier generations of American history. He is the great-grandson of Benjamin Harrison, who signs the Declaration of Independence. He is the grandson of American’s ninth President, William Henry Harrison.
Harrison carries two nicknames, which refer to his family lineage as well as his place in Presidential history. He is sometimes referred to as “Young Tippecanoe.” His grandfather, William Henry Harrison, is known as “Old Tippecanoe.” Some historians have labeled him as “The Centennial President.” His term of office begins 100 years after America’s first President, George Washington.
As President, Harrison signs two significant pieces of legislation in 1890: Sherman Antitrust Act and McKinley Tariff Act. Both bills are named after Ohio Senators, their chief sponsors. Harrison is an ardent protectionist so his support for tariffs is expected.
He also supports veterans’ benefits (from the Civil War), forest conservation, expansion of the U.S. Navy, and annexation of Hawaii. Hawaiian annexation is achieved in 1898 under President McKinley’s administration. Forest conversation and expansion of the navy will become hallmarks of the Theodore Roosevelt administration in the early 1900s.
In Harrison’s first election for the Presidency in 1888, he defeats Democratic incumbent Grover Cleveland. Despite losing the popular vote, he comes out on top with a majority of electoral votes. When running for re-election in 1892, Cleveland challenges Harrison and wins decisively.
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Life sometimes rewards us with truth when our own eyes remain wide open.
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 November 9)
The bud of victory is always in the truth.
We Americans have no commission from God to police the world.
Benjamin Harrison (1833-1901) was the 23rd American President. He is one of eight Presidents with roots in the state of Ohio.
Christ’s
Door opens
Inviting another sinner
Come, walk with me
Awakening
Messiah’s
Blessed grace
Opens wayward heart
Waiting at Heaven’s door
Transformation
Savior’s
Faithful witness
Father’s door opens
Rising with Calvary’s forgiveness
Redemption
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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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As we follow the Lord, a river of faith runs through the route we have chosen to navigate.
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 November 8)
By making us in His image, God gave us capacities not given to other forms of life. He gave us freedom to make choices.
From Deuteronomy 30:19: “I call heaven and earth to witness against you today that I have set before you life and death, blessings and curses. Choose life so that you and your descendants may live.”
Today, making big plans
Looking out, far ahead
Life’s landscape, calling out
Past now ready to shed
Yesterday, forgotten
Latching on to new tune
Positive, fresh outlook
Below night’s risen moon
Freedom filling each dream
Nourishing assurance
Confidence springs forward
Life’s steady insurance
Eager to keep moving
Opening novel’s page
Business taken care of
Wisdom heard from old sage
Timetable’s steady hand
Taking shortcut’s byway
No working overtime
Down tomorrow’s highway
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