Somewhere inside all of us is the power to change the world.
No book ever ends, when it’s full of your friends. (From Dahl’s book, “The Giraffe and the Pelly and Me.”)
Roald Dahl (1916-1990) was a British author, poet, and screenwriter. He was a prolific storyteller and writer of children’s books.
From 2 Corinthians 5:6-7: “So we are always confident, even though we know that while we are at home in the body we are away from the Lord—for we walk by faith, not by sight.”
Living by faith in Christ
Conscious of His nearness
Walking daily with trust
Spirit breathes with clearness
Groaning from burdens’ weight
Confident in His Word
Giving all to Jesus
Faith’s insight undeterred
Aiming to please Father
Answers found in Son’s love
Pursuing duty’s faith
Called to seek Him above
Receiving mercy’s touch
Inspiration from grace
Believing divine truth
Faith’s eternal birthplace
Being born from above
Behold, journey awaits
Embracing Lord’s judgment
Redemption’s faithful date
From 2 Corinthians 5:14: “For the love of Christ urges us on, because we are convinced that one has died for all; therefore all have died.”
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As we walk with Jesus, He strengthens our faith so that our steps will carry us through life’s darkness into the light of God.
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 July 12)
Adversity is not only a bridge to a deeper relationship with God, but it’s also the path to freedom, healing, and maximum usefulness.
From Hebrews 12:11-13: “Now, discipline always seems painful rather than pleasant at the time, but later it yields the peaceful fruit of righteousness to those who have been trained by it. Therefore lift your drooping hands and strengthen your weak knees and make straight paths for your feet, so that what is lame may not be put out of joint but rather be healed.“
Too many choices
Dreaming of sampling each one—
Tasting delicious
Reading instructions
Deciphering every step—
Uncommon language
Taking advantage
Fitting into slower pace—
Daily puzzle solved
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We can best measure life by what we share with others, not by the accumulation of stuff.
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 July 11)
Freedom is the oxygen without which science cannot breathe.
The products of modern science are not in themselves good or bad; it is the way they are used that determines their value.
David Sarnoff (1891-1971) was a Russian-born American business executive who played an important role in the early years of radio and television.
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When I stumble
My body tumbles
Weakness fills me
Not worthy to see
Attempting to move
Just not in my groove
People walk right by
None saying even “hi”
Ignoring me there
Silence never fair
Feeling so much alone
Picking up my phone
Finding short text to read
Responding to my needs
Standing up now
Kneeling to bow
The message sustains
No, I’m not to blame
“My brother, rise up thee
Now, always follow me”
Jesus!
Originally published April, 2019.
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When life feels more like a battle, always remember that Jesus marches with you.
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 July 10)
No one cares how much we know unless they also know how much we care.
From Galatians 5:13: “For you were called to freedom, brothers and sisters, only do not use your freedom as an opportunity for self-indulgence, but through love become enslaved to one another.”
Phillip Graham Ryken (born 1966) is an American pastor and theologian. He currently serves as the president of Wheaton College in Illinois.
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