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With another day, one of nature’s most defining purposes is to teach us.
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 May 13)
This informative post will be posted on Saturday along with my usual writing. You are invited to participate with the opening question.
You’ll find one in Mercury, Earth, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, and Uranus. But never in Neptune or Venus. Who am I?
(answer found at the end of this post)
One of nature’s most delicate and intriguing insects is the firefly. These small, flying insects with their leathery wings are an annual summer treat.
Here are some quick facts about the firefly, which is a soft-bodied beetle with wings:
Fireflies are also called “lightning bugs.” At dusk during the summer, they will fly up from grass and blink their green or yellow light organs to attract mates.
The light is called bioluminescence, which is a cold light (no heat) with 96% energy efficiency. In comparison, ordinary light bulbs have an approximate 10% efficiency. Of course, newer technology (LED) has increased the efficiency.
The life cycle of fireflies begins when females lay eggs in damp soil. In 3-4 weeks, these eggs hatch into larvae. The larvae feed until the end of summer, then burrow into soil or behind bark. They emerge in spring, and become adults.
The letter “R”.
We are mirrors reflecting mirrors reflecting mirrors, showing one another what we can’t yet see.
We grow in connection with others.
Lori Gottlieb (born 1966) is an American bestselling author, therapist, and speaker.
Life’s
Impenetrable walls
Love-filled kindness
Discovering smallest of cracks
Angels
Everlasting
God’s perfection
Illustrating another scene
Navigating life’s imperfect journey
Peace
Slowing
Life’s pace
Conversing with Father
Sensing His uncompromising grace
Shifting
This series of poems (written in the German-inspired style of Elfchen or Elevenie) shares a total of eleven words in each poem, with a sequence by line of one, two, three, four, and one words.
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When facing life’s inevitable roadblocks, God’s presence teaches us to hit the pause button first, and then proceed under His grace.
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 May 12)
If my life is surrendered to God, all is well. Let me not grab it back, as though it were in peril in His hand but would be safer in mine!
From Psalm 34:19: “Many are the afflictions of the righteous, but the Lord rescues them from them all.“
Elisabeth Elliot (1926-2015) was a Christian author and speaker. She and her husband, Jim, spent time as missionaries in Ecuador.
Usually on most days
Life’s journey moves along
Solving another maze
Each answer never wrong
Hourly reality check
Simple truths always guide
Avoiding any wrecks
Every step filled with pride
Tomorrow will bring change
Certain as each sunrise
Stirring thoughts to exchange
Nothing waits in disguise
Goodness set to deploy
Positive always leads
Going forward brings joy
Lasting happiness freed
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When we are forward thinking, many of life’s experiences will improve our outlook.
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 May 11)
The way I see it, if you want the rainbow, you gotta put up with the rain.
Dream more, learn more, care more, and be more.
Dolly Parton (born 1946) is an acclaimed American singer-songwriter. Her success in country music has enriched her life with opportunities to become a philanthropist, actress, and businesswoman.
From Luke 24:6-7: “Remember how He told you, while He was still in Galilee, that the Son of Man must be handed over to the hands of sinners and be crucified and on the third day rise again.”
Enemy’s motives
Darkness full of fraud
Life spiraling down
Behind his facade
Trapped, with no escape
Caught in evil’s net
Each wave crashing down
Sinking deeper yet
Flowing river’s faith
Never left alone
Christ walks on water
Freed from this millstone
Hearing trumpet sound
Redemption’s surge swells
Blessed assurance
Now soul shall be well
Blood pays any cost
Sins nailed to this tree
Witness empty tomb
Rising, Light now free!
The hymn “When Peace, Like a River” inspired the writing of this poem. The lyrics were written by Horatio Gates Spafford in 1873. The song is sometimes titled from a line in the popular refrain, “It Is Well With My Soul.”
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