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Success rarely arrives as an overnight sensation. It asks us to be patient and persevere.
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(Updated May 18)
Freedom is never more than one generation away from extinction. We didn’t pass it to our children in the bloodstream. It must be fought for, protected, and handed on for them to do the same.
Ronald Reagan (1911-2004) was America’s 40th President. Years before he served his two terms of office as President (1980-1988), Reagan addressed the Republican National Convention in 1964. The above excerpt comes from his Freedom Speech.
From Philippians 4:19: “And my God will fully satisfy every need of yours according to His riches in glory in Christ Jesus.”
Looking to Almighty God
Reigning over His creation
Following His guiding rod
Praying without cessation
Seeing that God will provide
Nourishing Word filled with grace
Sending Spirit, as our guide
Blessing man, follow His pace
Witnessing divine kindness
Offering daily praises
Removing sinful blindness
Navigating life’s mazes
Kneeling under mercy’s hand
Worshipping our Risen Lord
Escaping evil’s quicksand
Vanquishing enemy’s sword
Obeying Holy One’s voice
Standing always as faith’s rock
Providing life’s better choice
Trusting in heaven’s crosswalk
From Psalm 34:10: “The young lions suffer want and hunger, but those who seek the Lord lack no good thing.”
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God has used the trials in my own life to build greater trust in Him. Through it all, He has provided.
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(Updated May 17)
When we are weak, then are we strong. When most empty of self, we are most full of God.
From Ephesians 3:17-19: “And that Christ may dwell in your hearts through faith, as you are being rooted and grounded in love. I pray that you may have the power to comprehend, with all the saints, what is the breadth and length and height and depth and to know the love of Christ that surpasses knowledge, so that you may be filled with all the fullness of God.”
Charles Hodge (1797-1878) was an American theologian and Christian teacher.
Past links with today
Learning fills each tomorrow—
Venturing forward
Day’s epiphany
Outside one’s kitchen window—
Another clue waits
Preparing to share
Crafting yet another verse—
Soul opening up
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When a poet steps back and turns his verses into a mirror’s reflection, he desires to keep searching for himself.
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(Updated May 16)
Without leaps of imagination or dreaming, we lose the excitement of possibilities.
Once we give up searching for approval, we often find it easier to earn respect.
Gloria Steinem (born 1934) is an American journalist, speaker, and political activist. Much of her life’s work has revolved around the equality and rights of women.
From Romans 12:11: “Do not lag in zeal, be ardent in spirit, serve the Lord.”
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Offering our bodies to our Father
As a living sacrifice to the Lord
Forever transformed, through His renewal
Bringing new life, by God’s sacred accord
Accepting God’s will with sober recourse
Remaining faithful, God living with us
His Word, always cleanses our sinful ways
With God’s plan, a Holy and perfect plus
God’s love is genuine, filled with His grace
Stepping forward, stoked with spirited zeal
Remaining steadfast, to all which is good
Serving God, escaping heavy ordeals
Steering ourselves, with total discipline
According to God’s proud expectations
Living and serving His Holy Kingdom
Avoiding the Enemy’s temptations
Remaining patient, despite life’s trials
Providing His strength, God leading us all
Walking in faith, taking the Lord’s high road
Living peacefully, following His call
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From the words of American pastor, Harry Emerson Fosdick: “No horse gets anywhere until he is harnessed. No life ever grows great until it is focused, dedicated, disciplined.”
Originally published March, 2020.
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One of God’s ultimate purposes is to mold and transform us into a source of grace for others to witness.
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(Updated May 15)
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