Make the present good, and the past will take care of itself.
One man practicing sportsmanship is far better than a hundred teaching it.
Knute Rockne (1888-1931) was a Norwegian-born, American football player and college football coach. During his 13 seasons of coaching at the University of Notre Dame, his teams won 100 games and earned three national championships.
From Psalm 106:1: “Praise the Lord! O give thanks to the Lord, for He is good, for His steadfast love endures forever.”
Never enough time
Life’s constant demands
Making moments for God
Pausing to hold His hand
Devoted praise speaks
For what God has done
Stopping life’s busy train
Praying beside His Son
Love for God endures
Goodness offers grace
Rejoicing in His peace
Feeling blessed embrace
God’s mighty doings
Quiet moments fill
Singing with heartfelt thanks
Feeling time standing still
From Psalm 106:48: “Blessed be the Lord, the God of Israel, from everlasting to everlasting. And let all the people say, ‘Amen.’ Praise the Lord!”
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Praise God for leading us away from the desert of sin’s wilderness.
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 August 18)
God warms His hands at man’s heart when he prays.
From 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18: “Rejoice always, pray without ceasing, give thanks in all circumstances, for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you.”
John Masefield (1878-1967) was an English poet and writer. Some of his most read poems include “The Everlasting Mercy” and “Sea-Fever.”
This informative post will be published on Saturday in place of my regular one. You are invited to participate with the opening question.
You walk into a room that contains a match, a kerosene lamp, a candle, and a fireplace. What would you light first?
(answer found at the end of this post)
The Hawkeye state of Iowa becomes the 29th state admitted to the American union on December 28, 1846.
Here are a few quick facts about Iowa:
One of Iowa’s most recognized citizens is Carrie Chapman Catt (1859-1947). She is honored for her efforts as a women’s suffrage leader. In 1920, passage of the 19th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution grants women the right to vote. Catt also founded the League of Women Voters in 1920.
When one drives along any highway through the state, it is easy to understand that Iowa is America’s leading corn producer. Iowa is the only American state bordered by two navigable rivers: Missouri on the west and Mississippi on the east.
Sioux City is located along the northwestern border of the state. While most of the city is located in Iowa, parts of the city are also found in Nebraska and South Dakota.
The television show of M*A*S*H features one character with an Iowa address. Walter “Radar” O’Reilly hails from Ottumwa. Gary Burghoff, who portrays this unforgettable character, is a native of Bristol, Connecticut.
The match
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As we mature, we begin to understand that our approach to life doesn’t need to be fast. God has been holding the reins all along.
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 August 17)
Maturity is the ability to live in peace with that which we cannot change.
If we could sell our experiences for what they cost us, we’d all be millionaires.
Ann Landers (Esther Pauline “Eppie” Lederer) and her twin sister Abigail Van Buren (Pauline Esther “PoPo” Phillips) wrote newspaper advice columns, which appeared throughout America. Both were born on July 4, 1918, in Sioux City, Iowa.
Prevailing
With courage
Jesus, thy helper
Shall never leave thee
Faithfulness
Triumphing
Over challenges
Christ, always near
Thee, no longer afraid
Confidence
Defeating
Calvary’s darkness
Savior, everlasting light
Resurrection forever restores thee
Love
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At Calvary, Jesus forever conquered sin’s darkness so that we may experience His everlasting 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 August 16)
The Messiah is not imagination. It’s the truth. It is promised.
From Isaiah 11:1: “A shoot shall come out from the stump of Jesse, and a branch shall grow out of His roots.”
Elizabeth George Speare (1908-1994) was an American writer, who specialized in children’s historical fiction.
Big Sky Buckeye 