From My Journal (11/20)

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From Big Sky Buckeye

A lifetime of memories is wrapped up in our experiences with family.

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 20)

Henry Drummond Quotes

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You will find as you look back upon your life, that the moments when you have truly lived are the moments when you have done things in the spirit of love.

Character grows in the stream of the world’s life.

Henry Drummond (1851-1897) was a Scottish evangelist, writer, and lecturer.

From His Heart

From Psalm 105:3-4:  “Glory in His holy name; let the hearts of those who seek the Lord rejoice.  Look to the Lord and His strength; seek His face always.”

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Quiet morning minutes

Sharing from His heart

Rendezvous with Father

Blessing day’s fresh start

 

Reading from God’s own Word

Peace fills from His heart

Replacing all darkness

Light’s mercy imparts

 

Master’s most tender touch

Moving from His heart

Blessed hymns freely praise

Singing every part

 

Painting nature’s landscape

Visions from His heart

Offering perfection

Creator’s fine art

 

Father’s trusted wisdom

Speaking from His heart

Righteousness leads faith’s path

Guiding light’s head start

 

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From Psalm 51:10-12:  “Create in me a clean heart, O God, and put a new and right spirit within me.  Do not cast me away from Your presence, and do not take Your holy spirit from me.  Restore to me the joy of Your salvation, and sustain in me a willing spirit.”

From My Journal (11/19)

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From Big Sky Buckeye

There will be days when we grow weary of digging through life’s questions all alone.  Then we realize that Jesus has uncovered His path to share answers through our deepest faith.

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 19)

Charles Stanley Quote

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How often has this happened to you?  You go about your life, but a restlessness seems to hang over you.  In such moments, ask, “Lord, what is it You want to tell me?”

From Psalm 121:1-2:  “I lift up my eyes to the hills—from where will my help come?  My help comes from the Lord, who made heaven and earth.”

Trivia’s Facts and More (11/18)

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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

A man stands on one side of a river, his dog on the other side.  The man calls his dog, who immediately crosses the river without getting wet and without using a bridge of a boat.  How did the dog do it?

(answer found at the end of this post)

Featured Facts

Classified in the same class as spiders and ticks, scorpions are a member of the arachnid family.  

Here are some interesting facts about the scorpion:

  • Size:  1.5-5 inches (4-13 cm)
  • Color:  dark brown, pale orange, tan, black
  • Habitat:  dark crevices under bark and stones
  • Diet:  insects and other bugs (nocturnal hunter)

Scorpions resemble miniature lobsters with their long pincers.  Fed from venom glands, a poisonous stinger is found at the end of its long curved-up tail.  Multiple eyes are found at the center and sides of its cephalothorax (fused head and body).  Humans should avoid touching a scorpion as a bite will certainly cause pain and possible swelling.  Very few scorpions are deadly.  

The life cycle of a scorpion follows the female as she carries eggs inside of her.  Scorpions are born live, and the female will carry this brood on her back until they fully mature.

There are nearly 2,000 species of scorpions, and their lifespan runs from 4 to 25 years.  These champions of survival can live without food for up to a year, and they grow quite slowly until reaching maturity (up to five years with some).  

In various cultures, scorpions represent and symbolize different meanings.

  • Ancient Egypt:  guardianship and control
  • Native Americans:  danger and change
  • Some African civilizations:  healing and rebirth
  • Greek mythology:  transformation and rebirth

left:  mature female scorpion with brood on her back.  right:  tiny scorpion on a human finger.    (photographs courtesy of pinterest.)

 

Answer to Brain Teaser Question

The river was frozen.

From My Journal (11/18)

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From Big Sky Buckeye

Each of nature’s timeless discoveries is worth the patient waiting.

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 18)

Tom Bodett Quotes

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The difference between school and life?  In school, you’re taught a lesson and then given a test.  In life, you’re given a test that teaches you a lesson.

They say a person needs just three things to be truly happy in this world:  someone to love, something to do, and something to hope for.

Tom Bodett (born 1955) is an American author, voice actor, and radio personality.  He has been the brand spokesperson for Motel 6 for a number of years, where he reminds listeners that “we’ll leave the light on for you.”

Autumn’s Awakening (Elfchen Series #177)

Rendezvous

Experiencing

Timeless pages

Creator’s infinite nature

Colors of autumn’s faithfulness

Transformation

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Epiphany

Discovering

Divine messages

Autumn’s leafy narrative

Searching deeper into faith

Treasures

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Revelation

Witnessing

Autumn’s colors

Another painted scene

God’s faithful hand creates

Harmony

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This series of poems (written in the German-inspired style of Elfchen or Elevenie) shares a total of eleven words in each poem, with a sequence by line of one, two, three, four, and one words.

From My Journal (11/17)

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From Big Sky Buckeye

In God’s eyes, everything in His creation shares a connection with His glory.

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 17)