From 1 Peter 1:6-7: “In this you rejoice, even if now for a little while you have had to suffer various trials, so that the genuineness of your faith—being more precious than gold that, though perishable, is tested by fire—may be found to result in praise and glory and honor when Jesus Christ is revealed.”
From 1 Peter 1:8-9: “Although you have not seen Him, you love Him, and even though you do not see Him now, you believe in Him and rejoice with an indescribable and glorious joy, for you are receiving the outcome of your faith, the salvation of your souls.”
Praying to Father in Heaven . . . that His light will continue to allow faith to be nourished through His mercy. May faith encourage hope, defined by a Savior, who brings peace, only found in His 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.
From 1 Peter 5:6-7: “Humble yourselves, therefore, under the mighty hand of God, so that He may exalt you in due time. Cast all your anxiety on Him, because He cares for you.”
This informative post will be published on Saturday in place of my regular one. You are invited to participate with the opening question.
Brain Teaser Question
David’s father has three sons. Two are named Snap and Crackle. What is the third son’s name?
(answer found at the end of this post)
Featured Facts
The second largest wild cat in the Western Hemisphere is the cougar, which also goes by several names: puma, mountain lion, panther, jaguar, and catamount.
The cougar’s range extends throughout the western United States and Canada, and all of South America. This wild cat has proven to be vary adaptable as it is able to live in snow-covered mountains as well as in tropical rainforests.
With its short, coarse coat, long tail, and brownish color, cougars have been widely photographed. Being a carnivore, its diet might consist of small- to medium-sized mammals such as coyotes and rodents. While Its favorite prey is deer, cougars may also seek food from domestic livestock: poultry, sheep, calves, goats, and pigs.
Being a nocturnal, stealth hunter of its prey, cougars are solitary as they stalk each kill. They generally hunt at dawn or dusk. Because of their mysterious hunting times, they are sometimes nicknamed ghost cats. Larger animals may prey upon cougars, such as bears and wolves.
Generally, females give birth to kittens every other year. Average size of a litter is three. The gestation period is about 90-100 days. Kittens are covered with dark spots, and their banded tails serve as camouflage. Kittens stay with their mothers for up to two years.
The physical traits of cougars’ agility and strength are legendary. Some may be able to leap up to 18 feet from the ground to a tree branch. Others have been observed covering a length of ground with a single bound of 20-35 feet.
top row: VARIOUS male cougars. bottom row: female with kittens and single spotted kitten (seeming to be posing for the photo). (Images courtesy of Pinterest)
The introvert side of my personality enjoys hiding out with another good book.
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.
While God will bring encouragement and show us an open door of opportunity, we need to take the necessary faithful step forward.
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.
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