In the stillness of the quiet, if we listen, we can hear the whisper of the heart giving strength to weakness courage to fear, hope to despair.
From Psalm 130:5-6: I wait for the Lord; my soul waits,and in his word I hope; my soul waits for the Lordmore than those who watch for the morning,more than those who watch for the morning.”
Howard Thurman (1899-1981) was a American author, theologian, and civil rights leader. His writings mentored many leaders in the civil rights movement, including Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
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
What can we infer from this statement?
“Since every child I know likes ice cream, Mike must also like ice cream.”
A) The speaker doesn’t know many children.
B) Mike is a child.
C) Mike likes anything sweet.
D) The speaker is a good friend of Mike.
E) The speaker saw Mike eat ice cream.
(answer found at the end of this post)
Featured Facts
Found along the North American Pacific coastline, the sea otter is the largest member of the weasel family (mustelidae). Some of their relatives include other carnivorous mammals such as badgers, wolverines, weasels, and river otters.
Here are a few quick facts about the smart and playful sea otter:
While cute and fun-loving, sea otters are fierce fish hunters with a high level of expertise. Armed with sharp teeth and a powerful bite, they manage to consume the daily equivalent of 25-40 percent of their body weight. This allows them to stay warm as they live in the cold waters of the ocean’s coastal areas.
Sea otters are effective swimmers, and many can stay submerged underwater for up to five minutes. Their extra large lung capacity allows for this. They lack blubber under their fur, but several layers of very dense fur keeps them protected from the harsh elements.
Most sea otters spend their entire lives in the water. They frequently build floating rafts of kelp and stay together in groups called a romp or a raft. Wrapping themselves in seaweed helps to keep every member close. Many will snooze while floating on their backs.
Sea otters are labeled as an endangered species with domestic and international laws protecting them. There are numerous species of otters found around the globe.
top left: single sea otter. top right: pair of sea otters and another sleeping. bottom: group of sea otters called a romp or raft. (photographs courtesy of pinterest.)
Once time escapes from today’s grasp, we will have to wait for 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.
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.
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.”
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.
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