Morning’s dawn arrives
Hilltop meadow’s peacefulness—
Ancient voices speak
Enchanting flowers
Saying “hello” each sunrise—
Precious day’s escape
Stunning scenic view
Quilt of so many colors—
Daylight’s mountaintop
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The early morning hours share a calmness that brings tranquility to the heart.
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 June 27)
Life is a journey that’s measured not in miles or years but in experiences, and the route our life takes is built not on roads but on songs.
Songwriters write songs, but they really belong to the listener.
Jimmy Buffet (born 1946) is an American singer and songwriter. He has also written three number-one bestsellers.
Sunrise at Walnut Woods Metro Park in central Ohio.
Every day, filling with precious moments
Life’s simple pleasures, love-filling treasures
Never again, take any for granted
Traveling life’s long road, each step measures
Darkened dawn sky, erupting with bright hues
Granddaughter taking first tentative walk
Life sometimes slows down, bringing a replay
Neighborhood sidewalk, hopscotch drawn in chalk
Neil Diamond lyrics, harmony through song
Mother calls, reminding me her love cares
Favorite novel, author’s words smile back
Trio of daughters, sweeter than a pair
Evening sunset, brings awesome pleasures
Tomorrow, witnessing simple treasures
Sunset in Columbus, Ohio.
Originally published April, 2020.
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We are blessed with so much that we sometimes overlook life’s smallest treasures.
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 June 26)
No one is useless in this world who lightens the burdens of another.
Have a heart that never hardens, and a temper that never tires, and a touch that never hurts.
Charles Dickens (1812-1870) was an English writer whose novels are generally considered some of the greatest published during the Victorian era.
From Romans 5:5: “And hope does not put us to shame, because God’s love has been poured into our hearts through the Holy Spirit that has been given to us.”
Without love, faith remains empty
Absent of faith, all hope dries up
Lacking hope, tomorrow grows dark
Grace waiting to fill every cup
Man’s works never earn salvation
Imperfection fills heaven’s eyes
Seeing dimmest light on one cross
Christ’s love opens faith’s new franchise
Holy Spirit pours into hearts
Love cascades from Living Water
Witnessing Father’s endless grace
Mercy’s hope for sons and daughters
Father’s love rescues each sinner
Debts paid in full through Savior’s death
Unlocking redemption’s closed door
Love’s faithful hope stirring each breath
Father, Son, and Holy Spirit
Springs of faith rising in each heart
Sharing their spontaneous love
New hope’s energizing restart
From 1 Corinthians 13:13: “And now faith, hope, and love remain, these three, and the greatest of these is love.”
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Prayer is our ultimate response when facing the impossible. God sees well beyond the impossible to the possible.
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 June 25)
When God is going to do a wonderful thing, He begins with a difficulty. When He is going to do a very wonderful thing, He begins with an impossibility.
From Psalm 46:1-3: “God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble. Therefore we will not fear, though the earth should change, though the mountains shake in the heart of the sea, though its waters roar and foam, though the mountains tremble with its tumult.”
Charles Inwood (1851-1928) was an English-born pastor who spent 30 years in itinerant ministry with missionary work on five continents.
This informative post will be posted on Saturday along with my usual writing. You are invited to participate with the opening question.
Are there any math wizards out there? In 30 seconds, with or without a calculator, solve the value of this equation:
2/3 x 3/4 x 4/5 x 5/6 x 6/7
(answer found at the end of this post)
One of nature’s most magnificent creatures is the Monarch butterfly. Before one sees this beautiful creation, there is time to appreciate the Monarch caterpillar.
Here are some characteristics of the Monarch caterpillar:
The life cycle of a Monarch caterpillar begins when a female adult butterfly lays single eggs on the underside of milkweed leaves. Eggs will later hatch into tiny larvae who will feed on the leaves of the milkweed plant. Eventually the mature caterpillar finds a spot from which to hang head-down in a J-shape. It later molts and forms a jade-green chrysalis around itself.
Many people plant milkweed in their gardens to attract Monarch butterflies. Milkweed is the only food the caterpillar will eat. The toxins from the milkweed plant make the caterpillar and adult butterfly poisonous to birds and other predators.
2/7
This is one problem that can be done faster without a calculator. Cross out any common numerators and denominators: That is, cross out the 3s, 4s, 5s, and 6s. You are left with 2/7.
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