Joni Eareckson Tada Quote

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In my weakness, I have learned, like Moses, to lean on God.  The weaker I am, the harder I lean on Him.  The harder I lean, the stronger I discover Him to be.  The stronger I discover God to be, the more resolute I am in this job He’s given me to do.

From Joel 3:16:  “The Lord roars from Zion and utters his voice from Jerusalem, and the heavens and the earth shake.  But the Lord is a refuge for his people, a stronghold for the people of Israel.”

Joni Eareckson Tada (born 1949) is an American Christian author and radio host.  Much of her work has focused on ministry in the disability community.  Her life journey is a living testament to this quote.

Every Gifted Day

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Waking up early

Tasting morning’s sunrise

Brewing extra coffee

Blessed exercise

 

Turning off headlines

Producing one’s own news

Looking outside for joy

Always better view

 

Extending kindness

Helping neighbor with chores

Finishing up early

Never keeping score

 

Praising each minute

Gathering, coffee’s up

Meeting with cherished friends

Rewards with each cup

 

Witnessing sunset

Putting past hours away

Giving thanks for life’s pulse

Every gifted day

 

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From My Journal (6/20)

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From Big Sky Buckeye

Discover life’s unique moments with every precious encounter of goodness.

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 June 20)

John Wooden Quotes

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Do not let what you cannot do interfere with what you can do.

Be more concerned with your character than your reputation, because your character is what you really are, while your reputation is merely what others think you are.

John Wooden (1910-2010) was an American college basketball coach.  While coaching the UCLA Bruins mens basketball team from 1948-1975, he was nicknamed the “Wizard of Westwood.”  During a 12-year period, his teams won ten national championships, including seven in a row.

Planting Righteousness

From Psalm 92:12-15:  “The righteous flourish like the palm tree and grow like a cedar in Lebanon.  They are planted in the house of the Lord; they flourish in the courts of our God.  In old age they still produce fruit; they are always green and full of sap, showing that the Lord is upright; He is my rock, and there is no unrighteousness in Him.”

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Our Father, our Creator

Sowing faithful seeds of grace

Bearing Spirit’s endless fruit

Upon every earthly place

 

Father’s love thaws frozen heart

Enriching trust with each gift

Bringing hope into darkness

Faith’s ship no longer adrift

 

Father’s divine plan transforms

Sending His Son in harm’s way

Knowing glory to be praised

Calvary’s cross won’t delay

 

Father’s peace walks with Jesus

Reconciling wayward hearts

Proclaiming new creation

Freshness of faith, grace restarts

 

Father’s breath shall never rest

Stirring color without gray

Planting righteousness from light

Salvation rises this day

 

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From 2 Corinthians 5:14-15:  “For the love of Christ urges us on, because we are convinced that one has died for all; therefore all have died.  And He died for all, so that those who live might live no longer for themselves but for the One who for their sake died and was raised.”

From My Journal (6/19)

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From Big Sky Buckeye

While some whispers bring us positive nudges from the Spirit, others are surrounded with temptation from the enemy who desires to take us away from God’s righteous path.

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 June 19)

Charles Stanley Quote

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Although we may want our difficulties resolved immediately, what we really need is a bigger vision of God, not fewer problems.

From Jeremiah 32:17-18:  “Ah Lord God!  It is You who made the heavens and the earth by Your great power and by Your outstretched arm!  Nothing is too hard for You.  You show steadfast love to the thousandth generation.”

Comeback’s Resurgence (Haiku Series #284)

Fatigue

Feeling defeated

Heavy shadow weighs upon—

Procrastinating

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Refreshment

Welcoming freedom

Sunrise lifting confidence—

Invigorating

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Enthusiasm

Nurturing habit

Tackling biggest challenge first—

Prioritizing

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From My Journal (6/18)

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From Big Sky Buckeye

When love fills a heart, a tiny tear of hope overcomes.

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 June 18)

David Gemmell Quotes

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A man’s strength is ultimately born of his knowledge of his own weaknesses.

Do not speak badly of yourself, for the warrior that is inside you hears your words and is lessened by them.

David Gemmell (1948-2006) was a British author, journalist, and newspaper editor.  His prowess with writing fiction produced over 30 novels.