From 1 Corinthians 15:56-58: “The sting of death is sin, and the power of sin is the law. But thanks be to God, who gives us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ. Therefore, my beloved brothers and sisters, be steadfast, immovable, always excelling in the work of the Lord because you know that in the Lord your labor is not in vain.”
When we encourage one another, our testament lights the journey ahead just as a lighthouse protects ships from a rocky shoreline.
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.
When you pray in Jesus’ name, God will transform your prayer life by turning uncertainty into confidence and confusion into the wisdom to know His will.
From Romans 8:26-27: “Likewise the Spirit helps us in our weakness, for we do not know how to pray as we ought, but that very Spirit intercedes with groanings too deep for words. And God, who searches hearts, knows what is the mind of the Spirit, because the Spirit intercedes for the saints according to the will of God.”
Charles Stanley (1932-2023) was an American pastor and Christian writer. He was dedicated to leading a teaching ministry.
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
There are two ducks in front of a duck, two ducks behind a duck, and a duck in the middle. How many ducks are there?
(answer found at the end of this post)
Featured Facts
Under the newly written U.S. Constitution, Delaware becomes the “first state” to ratify it on December 7, 1787).
Here are a few interesting facts about Delaware:
Capital City: Dover
Largest City: Wilmington (population of 70,898 from 2020 Census)
State Nicknames: First State, Diamond State
State Flower: Peach Blossom
State Bird: Blue Hen (also the mascot for the University of Delaware)
State Motto: Liberty and Independence
The state’s name is attributed to exploer Samuel Argall, who names the bay and river after Virginia Governor, Thomas West, Lord De La Warr.
In terms of land area, Delaware is second smallest American state. Only Rhode Island has fewer square miles. Three counties make up the state: New Castle, Kent, and Sussex.
In the 1600s, Scandinavian settlers arrive, and they bring with them plans for a log cabin. New Sweden is recognized as the first permanent colony on Delaware soil (founded in 1638).
The current state flag is adopted in 1913. It includes the official state seal enclosed in a buff diamond on a colonial blue background.
There is no general sales tax in the state, which attracts out-of-state shoppers. The state is joined by Montana, New Hampshire, Oregon, and Alaska as the other states without such a tax. Delaware’s friendly legal environment offers a preferred location for businesses to incorporate under its state laws.
The Delaware River forms a natural boundary between the states of Delaware and New Jersey. During the American Revolutionary War, General George Washington and his troops cross the river in December, 1776, to surprise Hessian troops near Trenton.
Thomas Jefferson is given credit for one of Delaware’s nicknames: the Diamond State. He describes Delaware as a jewel among the American states because of its strategic location along the Atlantic coastline.
top left and MOVING clockwise: dover international speedway, state capitol and legislative square in dover, rehoboth beach boardwalk, scenic delaware river, downtown view of wilmington, state flower peach blossom, state bird blue hen, state flag, delaware memorial bridge. (Courtesy of Pinterest)
Where would one’s life journey end up without dreams?
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.
God’s infinite vision embraces the smallest of details.
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.
True Christians consider themselves not as satisfying some rigorous creditor, but as discharging a debt of gratitude.
Colossians 2:13-14: “And when you were dead in trespasses and the uncircumcision of your flesh, God made you alive together with Him, when He forgave us all our trespasses, erasing the record that stood against us with its legal demands. He set this aside, nailing it to the cross.”
William Wilberforce (1759-1833) was a member of the British Parliament. He became a major figure in the movement to abolish the slave trade and slavery itself in the British Empire.
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