Being a disciple involves becoming a learner, a student of the Master.
From Ephesians 6:7: “Render service with enthusiasm, as for the Lord and not for humans.”
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Winter’s Sketches
Winter nurtures peaceful scene
Warmest memories roam free
Earth no longer dressed in green
Snow covering every tree
Chimney sends welcoming smoke
Greeting from kitchen’s warm flame
Early morning’s comfy cloak
Cook stove’s crackling wood lays claim
Small cabin nestled in woods
Hidden from anyone’s view
Pantry filled with nature’s goods
Winter’s satisfying brew
Never more perfect setting
Looking up at mountain slopes
Arctic air never sweating
Preserving tomorrow’s hopes
Midnight’s twinkling moonlight beams
Postponing scheduled chinook
Winter’s sketches replay dreams
Precious pages fill scrapbook
From My Journal (12/28)
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From Big Sky Buckeye
Much like a cozy fire on a cold, winter morning, God’s presence warms us with flames that will never die out.
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 December 28)
Friedrich Froebel Quotes
Play is the highest expression of human development in childhood for it alone is the free expression of what is in a child’s soul.
What the child imitates he is trying to understand.
Friedrich Froebel (1782-1852) was a German pedagogue who was one of the most influential educational reformers during the 19th century. He has long been considered to be the founder of kindergarten.
Thirsting No More
From Matthew 5:6: “Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they will be filled.”
Sitting on grassy hillside
Hearing Christ’s blessed teachings
Thirst for righteousness, be filled
Spirit forever reaching
Gathering each disciple
Walking ahead of His flock
Shepherd leading faithful sheep
Kingdom’s always steady rock
Answering God in heaven
Blessing each thought and action
Each stranger shall be welcomed
Peace filling hope’s new traction
Lifting up from fallen steps
Bearing fruits, quiet manger
Power of praying Spirit
Faith’s confident game changer
Thirsting no more, risen Light
Resurrecting blood-stained love
God wipes away every tear
Joy forever sings above
From Revelation 7:16-17: “They will hunger no more and thirst no more; the sun will not strike them, nor any scorching heat, for the Lamb at the center of the throne will be their shepherd, and He will guide them to springs of the water of life, and God will wipe away every tear from their eyes.”
From My Journal (12/27)
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From Big Sky Buckeye
With every sunrise, God quenches our spiritual thirst with morning 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 December 27)
D. L. Moody Quote
Faith makes all things possible, love makes all things easy.
From Galatians 5:6: “For in Christ Jesus neither circumcision nor uncircumcision counts for anything; the only thing that counts is faith working through love.”
D. L. Moody (1837-1899), also known as Dwight Lyman Moody, was an American evangelist and Christian teacher. He is frequently credited with inspiring modern mass revivalism.
Unwavering Leadership (Haiku Series #259)
Steadiness
Seeking solutions
Walls of intimidation—
Patience breaking through
Passionate
Melding open minds
Imagination building—
Excitement on fire
Unflappable
Deadline approaching
Calling for innovation—
Searching deep water
From My Journal (12/26)
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From Big Sky Buckeye
Just as our prescription changes for eyeglasses and contacts, our outlook may improve when we trust to view life through an updated lens.
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 December 26)
Stephen Crane Quotes
Sometimes, the most profound of awakenings come wrapped in the quietest of moments.
Doubtless there are other roads.
Stephen Crane (1871-1900) was an American poet, novelist, and short story writer. The most notable masterpiece of his short, yet prolific career is THE RED BADGE OF COURAGE.
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