From My Journal (8/26)

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From Big Sky Buckeye

So many times, we look for a simple opening to bless 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.

(Updated August 26)

John Dewey Quotes

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The most important attitude that can be formed is that of desire to go on learning.

Give the pupils something to do, not something to learn; and the doing is of such a nature as to demand thinking; learning naturally results.

John Dewey (1859-1952) was an American philosopher and educational reformer.  A native of Vermont, he was born in Burlington.

Outcomes of Faithfulness (Elfchen Series #165)

Life’s Journey

Walking

God’s highway

Taking His way

Now becoming our way

Devotedness

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Blessed Saints

Following

Christ’s example

Breathing with perseverance

Surrounded with countless witnesses

Steadfastness

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With Us Always

Accepting

Father’s discipline

Tested by trials

Feeling His unwavering love

Righteousness

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From My Journal (8/25)

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From Big Sky Buckeye

With exuberant faithfulness, we witness the empty tomb and the affirmation of our risen Savior Jesus.

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 August 25)

Adoniram Judson Quote

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It is true that we may desire much more.  But let us use what we have, and God will give us more.  

From 1 Peter 4:10:  “Like good stewards of the manifold grace of God, serve one another with whatever gift each of you has received.”

Adoniram Judson (1788-1850) was an American pastor and missionary.  He was one of the first Protestant missionaries in Burma, where he would serve for nearly 40 years.

Writer’s Reflections

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Working through one creative mind

Marking day’s journey with words

Discovering everyday joy

Sometimes thoughts need to be stirred

 

Writing breathes through life’s marathon

Joining one more puzzle piece

Painting another sketch to share

Sometimes thoughts stir words’ new lease

 

Picking one theme to create from

Pouring forth from active voice

Sharing words’ unique perspective

Sometimes thoughts stir sharpest choice

 

Gathering daily momentum

Setting comfortable pace

Harvesting each page filled with words

Sometimes thoughts stir one more chase

 

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From My Journal (8/24)

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From Big Sky Buckeye

Any author’s writing journey will feel even more fulfilling when he allows it to share his voice within the words he chooses.

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 August 24)

Dorothy Parker Quotes

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Of course I talk to myself.  I like a good speaker, and I appreciate an intelligent audience.

The best way to keep children at home is to make the home atmosphere pleasant, and let the air out of the tires.

Dorothy Parker (1893-1967) was an American poet and writer.  Much of her writing features a satirist’s view of the world.  Based in New York City, her wit found a home in her writing.

Freedom Calls

From 2 Corinthians 3:17:  “Now the Lord is the Spirit, and where the Spirit of the Lord is, there is freedom.”

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Oceans of Father’s mercy

Flowing deep and wide

Replacing darkness with kindness

His eternal light, our guide

 

No mountain ever too high

Praising His glory

Entering Father’s safe fortress

His Word reveals our story

 

Calvary’s dark cross conquered

Viewing empty tomb

Looking to heavens, Christ risen

His grace spares life’s sinful doom

 

Eternity’s gate opened

Breaking evil’s chains

Following Jesus, freedom calls

His righteousness grabs life’s reins

 

Every precious life matters

Redeeming each heart

Nourishing with faith’s Living Bread

Father’s plan offers fresh start

 

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From Galatians 5:1:  “For freedom Christ has set us free.  Stand firm, therefore, and do not submit again to a yoke of slavery.”

From My Journal (8/23)

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From Big Sky Buckeye

Each day God gives us the freedom to choose out attitude.  With His encouragement, we’ll make a blessed choice.

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 August 23)