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Fear not, for our heavenly Father walks with us through life’s biggest and smallest trials.
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(Updated September 25)
If there were no valleys of sadness and death, we could never really appreciate the sunshine of happiness on the mountain top.
From Psalm 23:4: “Even though I walk through the darkest valley, I fear no evil, for You are with me; Your rod and Your staff, they comfort me.”
Roy Rogers (1911-1998) was an American singer, actor, and television host. He co-founded the Sons of the Pioneers singing group.
From Psalm 86:11: “Teach me Your way, O Lord, that I may walk in Your truth; give me an undivided heart to revere Your name.”
In perfect world
Always scoring
Tasting success
Every inning
Imperfect life
Trials crashing
Testing resolve
Emptiness reigns
Lessons in trust
Spirit nurtures
Kneeling at cross
Jesus teaches
Answers come forth
Faith’s walk deepens
Learning God’s ways
Grace enters heart
Battle strengthens
Darkness vanquished
Walking with Christ
Light victorious
God’s mercy flows
Just as He planned
Steady guidance
Growing each day
From Ecclesiastes 3:14: “I know that whatever God does endures forever; nothing can be added to it nor anything taken from it; God has done this so that all should stand in awe before Him.”
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When we are challenged by the depth of the God’s Word, we are encouraged to take the plunge. Our deepening faith will bless us.
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(Updated September 24)
Every blow of the hammer is to fasten the nails of the building; so the preacher’s words are to fasten you the more to Christ; they weaken themselves to strengthen and settle you.
From Colossians 1:23: “Provided that you continue securely established and steadfast in the faith, without shifting from the hope promised by the gospel that you heard, which has been proclaimed to every creature under heaven. I, Paul, became a minister of this gospel.”
Thomas Watson (1620-1686) was an English Puritan preacher and Christian author.
This informative post will be published on Saturday along with my usual writing. You are invited to participate with the opening question.
Take 1000. Add 40. Add another 1000. Add 30. 1000 again. Plus 20. Plus 1000. And plus 10. What is the total?
(answer found at the end of this post)
Zachary Taylor was elected in 1848 as the 12th President of the United States. Unfortunately, his term of 16 months would be the second shortest in American history.
Here are a few quick facts about Zachary Taylor:
Taylor’s career in the U. S. Army began with action during the War of 1812. It concluded with his service as a major general during the Mexican War from 1846-1848. His success as a military leader propelled him into the Presidency.
His famous nickname came from his troops because they appreciated his willingness to get his boots dirty alongside of them. His father served in the army during the American Revolution. His family roots have been traced to William Brewster, a passenger on the Mayflower, which arrived at Plymouth Rock in 1620.
Taylor never voted in an election until 1848 when he was running for President. During his brief time in the White House, visitors frequently saw his favorite horse, Whitey, grazing on the lawn.
His education did not include any formal classes at the college level. Despite being a slave owner, he possessed a strong nationalist spirit which favored preservation of the American union.
Following his untimely death in July, 1850, some historians and skeptics questioned Taylor’s cause of death. In 1991, his body was exhumed, and no evidence was found that he had been poisoned. Most medical experts believed that he probably died from gastroenteritis.
4100 (1000 + 40 + 1000 + 30 + 1000 + 20 + 1000 + 10 = 4100)
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Our experiences write our own narrative filled with wisdom.
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 September 23)
I am not a party candidate, and if elected cannot be President of a party, but the President of the whole people.
For more than half a century, during which kingdoms and empires have fallen, this Union has stood unshaken. The patriots who formed it have long since descended to the grave; yet still it remains, the proudest monument to their memory.
Zachary Taylor (1784-1850) was elected to the office of President of the United States. America’s 12th President only served 16 months when illness took his life.
Scaling
Mountain’s challenges
Faith’s promised cornerstone
Light delivers trusted grace
Overcoming
Navigating
Stormy seas
Light from above
Counting on faith’s compass
Reassuring
Traversing
Enemy’s darkness
Faith leading forward
Righteous light strengthens faith
Illuminating
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As believers, we are encouraged to be witnesses of the Light through our faith.
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(Updated September 22)
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