As long as you are dreaming, there is always a way out.
What matters is not how well you can avoid trouble, but how you cope with trouble when it comes.
Paul Auster (born 1947) is an American writer and film director. His books have been translated into more than 40 languages.
From Romans 3:23-25: “Since all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God; they are now justified by His grace as a gift, through the redemption that is in Christ Jesus, whom God put forward as a sacrifice of atonement by His blood, effective through faith.”
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His Resurrection awakens a new pathway
Christ’s blood, painting it blazing white
Our Father remolds life, from a new clay
Pharisees claiming to be servants of God
Viewing our Lord as not worthy, a sinner
Walking with sinners makes Him a fraud
Son of Man, unblemished Lamb of God
No one but Jesus, can walk to the Cross
Humbled Christians kneel, totally flawed
Jesus’ blood ransomed for sinners, you and me
This executioner’s tool, a cruel criminal’s Cross
Darkest sins, all nailed to this old, rugged tree
Watching from a short distance, the Cross stands
God pours out His love through His faithful Son
Exchanging darkness for light, from His hands
Walking faithfully with Christ, never alone
Keeping the Cross, always front and center
Our Savior’s suffering, faith’s cornerstone
On an Easter morn, Christ defeats death
Leaving a darkened tomb empty, Alleluia!
Salvation and peace, with every breath
Moving closer to the Cross, forgiveness rings
Accepting Christ as Lord, filled with His mercy
Making a new covenant with Jesus, hearts sing
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From John 15:10-11: “If you keep my commandments, you will abide in my love, just as I have kept my Father’s commandments and abide in His love. I have said these things to you so that my joy may be in you, and that your joy may be complete.”
Originally published April, 2020.
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God’s faithful love breathes with the hope found in the Resurrection.
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(Updated September 11)
Christ is worth all, or He is worth nothing.
From John 3:16: “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.”
George Whitefield (1714-1770) was an English-born pastor and Christian evangelist. He spent the second half of his life in the American colonies.
From Joshua 1:8-9: “This book of the law shall not depart out of your mouth; you shall meditate on it day and night, so that you may be careful to act in accordance with all that is written in it. For then you shall make your way prosperous, and then you shall be successful. I hereby command you: Be strong and courageous; do not be frightened or dismayed, for the Lord your God is with you wherever you go.”
Just as Joshua’s steps trusted in God
Knowing always, He’d faithfully be there
Filled with everlasting strength’s courage
Taking time daily, spent in prayer
In days ahead, fresh hope breathes with each step
Trusting in Jesus, walk alongside Him
Filled with mercy’s lasting righteousness
Worshipping our Lord with every hymn
Life-stretching outcomes mold another step
Believing in Jesus, faithfully trust
Filled with His witness, love-inspired grace
Praising promises, never to rust
Spirit’s divine hand leads each daily step
Acting in accordance with trusted God
Filled with everlasting strength’s courage
Overcoming evil’s false facade
Faith-forming obstacles block every step
Walking forward, trusting always in Christ
Filled with mercy’s lasting righteousness
Receiving Lord’s redemption, high-priced
From Hebrews 12:1-2: “Therefore, since we are surrounded by so great a cloud of witnesses, let us also lay aside every weight and the sin that clings so closely, and let us run with perseverance the race that is set before us, looking to Jesus, the pioneer and perfecter of faith, who for the sake of the joy that was set before Him endured the cross, disregarding its shame, and has taken His seat at the right hand of the throne of God.”
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Apostle Paul’s witness and journey of faith in Jesus Christ encourage us to follow our Savior.
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 10)
It’s easy to be bold and courageous if everything is going your way. But you’ll never fully discover who Jesus really is unless you walk through one life-stretching, faith-forming challenge after another.
From Isaiah 43:2-3: “When you pass through the waters, I will be with you, and through the rivers, they shall not overwhelm you; when you walk through fire you shall not be burned, and the flame shall not consume you.”
This informative post will be published on Saturday along with my usual writing. You are invited to participate with the opening question.
Where might you find someone who’s a real keeper?
(answer found at the end of this post)
One of the insect world’s most interesting members is the hornet. There is much more to this creature than one might think.
Here are some interesting facts about the hornet:
The life cycle of the hornet is fascinating. As the autumn frosts kill the workers in the nest, a fertilized female hibernates in a sheltered place. In the spring she emerges and starts up a new nest, which is usually built in a hollow tree or protected area of a building.
As spring continues, the first generation of offspring will all be female workers. By late summer, males are produced from unfertilized eggs with one purpose. They mate and then die.
Hornets hate the smell of mint. By planting a plant mint around one’s house or keeping a pot of mint near the areas where these pests are usually found, hornets will likely keep away. The use of peppermint oil has the same effect.
It is very important to be extra careful around a hornet nest. The workers defend it fiercely and will string repeatedly. As summer moves into autumn and killer frosts show up, the hornets will abandon the nest, and the life cycle will begin again in the spring.
At the zoo
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When we share little blossoms of love and kindness, the flame behind a blessed relationship will never fade away.
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(Updated September 9)
A part of kindness consists in loving people more than they deserve.
The aim of argument, or of discussion, should not be victory, but progress.
Joseph Joubert (1754-1824) was a French moralist and essayist. Most of his writings were published following his death.
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