From My Journal (11/3)

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From Big Sky Buckeye

Our Lord’s design understands the importance of building and strengthening faith for the journey ahead.

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 November 3)

Charles Stanley Quote

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We need godly knowledge and principles to guide us, which is why we must make meditation on the Word a daily habit.

From Psalm 119:97-98:  “Oh, how I love Your law!  It is my meditation all day long.  Your commandment makes me wiser than my enemies, for it is always with me.”

Weekend’s Spirit

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Weekend rains offer pause

Autumn’s final harvest on hold

Testing farmers’ patience

Temperatures fall, growing cold

 

Another falling leaf

Afternoon’s cheery cup of tea

Looking through window’s glass

Visions of backyard’s empty tree

 

Book’s bold invitation

Immersed within mystery’s plot

Welcoming each minute

Story plunges with missing yacht

 

Day’s gentle, soothing peace

Lost in memories, freshly found

Feeling blessed with each gem

Past wants to hang around

 

Nightfall now closes in

Rain drizzling, without pause

Hearing silence unwind

Weekend’s spirit cuddles nonstop

 

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From My Journal (11/2)

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From Big Sky Buckeye

So much of life is about using our reflections as we try to connect one more series of dots.

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 November 2)

Jackson Browne Quotes

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Do the steps that you’ve been shown, by everyone you’ve ever known . . . until the dance becomes your very own.  (lyrics from “The Only Child”)

Let the disappointment pass, let the laughter fill your glass.  (lyrics from “For a Dancer”)

Jackson Browne (born 1948) is an American singer and songwriter.

Actions Never by Chance

From John 10:10-11:  “The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy.  I came that they may have life and have it abundantly.  I am the good shepherd.  The good shepherd lays down His life for the sheep.”

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Father almighty

Designing redemption’s plan

Actions never by chance

Good Shepherd, faith’s steady helmsman

 

Shepherd’s faith searches

Teaching His flock, hear My voice

Actions never by chance

Heavenly angels shall rejoice

 

Angelic choir sings

Rising from cold, empty tomb

Actions never by chance

Redeemer’s grace faithfully blooms

 

Redeemer sheds blood

Forgiving each transgression

Actions never by chance

Father blesses without question

 

Father’s greatest love

Offering His only Son

Actions never by chance

Forever, His will shall be done

 

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From John 3:16-17:  “For God so loved the world that He gave His only Son, so that everyone who believes in Him may not perish but may have eternal life.  Indeed, God did not send the Son into the world to condemn the world but in order that the world might be saved through Him.”

From My Journal (11/1)

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From Big Sky Buckeye

As believers, today’s faith trusts the unseen hope of tomorrow.

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 November 1)

Charles Swindoll Quote

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How many people are equipped to handle mistreatment after they’ve done right?  Only Christians are equipped to do that.  That is what makes believers stand out.  That’s our uniqueness.

From Matthew 5:10:  “Blessed are those who are persecuted for the sake of righteousness, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.”

Making Us Think (Haiku Series #251)

Clueless

Penny for your thoughts

Never making any cents—

Hiding at the Mint

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Somewhere

Searching for Waldo

Children offer countless tips—

Another dead-end

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Excessive

Seeking attention

Feeling burdened, overwhelmed—

PC’s open tabs

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From My Journal (10/31)

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From Big Sky Buckeye

Many of us seek peaceful contentment through our endless imagination.

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 October 31)