The law is the only protection of the weak, and the only efficient restraint upon the strong.
The man who can look upon a crisis without being willing to offer himself upon the altar of his country is not for public trust.
Milliard Fillmore (188-1874) was the 13th President of the United States. As Vice President, he ascended to the Presidency upon the death of President Zachary Taylor.
Lost
Wayward sheep
Surrounded in darkness
Shepherd’s light finding each
Gathering
Questions
Empty answers
Life’s harsh wilderness
Shepherd’s light sharing grace
Illuminating
Forsaken
Coldest nights
Enemy’s false promises
Shepherd’s light warming hearts
Nurturing
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God engineers a narrow road to keep us focused on His light shining ahead of us, and not on the darkness on either side of the road.
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(Updated October 20)
God calls us to seek Him daily in order to serve Him daily.
From Psalm 92:1-2: “It is good to give thanks to the Lord, to sing praises to Your name, O Most High, to declare Your steadfast love in the morning and Your faithfulness by night.”
Sheila Cragg (born 1938) is an American Christian writer. Her numerous books share a dynamic faith and witness, and she has served as a mentor for other Christian writers.
Autumn’s faithful gateway
Crisp mornings rolling out
Season’s changing screenplay
Brilliant colors now shout
Kaleidoscope of tints
Autumn’s happy exchange
Day’s colorful blueprint
Fallen leaves to arrange
Summer’s heat fades away
Winter patiently parks
Autumn’s vibrant bouquet
Each color-filled trademark
More gentle days ahead
How quickly they will go
Each vivid, glossy spread
Autumn’s colored chateau
Few more colors glowing
Nature quiets her pace
Autumn’s rainbow slowing
Full of Creator’s grace
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There is something about observing nature that stirs our wonder and imagination.
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(Updated October 19)
Dreams don’t have deadlines. Believe in yourself.
You can’t let your past hold your future hostage.
LL Cool J (born 1968) is an American rapper, songwriter, and actor. In addition to his singing credits, he has starred in the long-running television drama, “NCIS: Los Angeles.” His real name is James Todd Smith.
From Hebrews 4:15: “For we do not have a high priest who is unable to sympathize with our weaknesses, but we have one who in every respect has been tested as we are, yet without sin.”
Jesus, Son of Man
Human in every way
Temptation’s darkness
Resisting Satan’s play
Jesus, Son of God
Father’s one righteous path
Perfect and sinless
Upsetting evil’s math
Jesus, Son of Man
Born in humble stable
Love sent from Father
Sitting at His table
Jesus, Son of God
God walking among us
Our steps become His
Boarding heavenly bus
Christ, both God and Man
Bridges between each realm
Never bending knee
Steering from heaven’s helm
From John 8:54-55: “Jesus answered, ‘If I glorify Myself, My glory is nothing. It is My Father who glorifies Me, He of whom you say, ‘He is our God,’ though you do not know Him. But I know Him.'”
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We have no better mentor for our faith journey than Jesus Christ.
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(Updated October 18)
Without God, we would fail, and our constant companions would be worry and distress. But with Him, we receive true wisdom and divine power.
From Galatians 5:22-23: “By contrast, the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, generosity, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control. There is no law against such things.
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