From My Journal (3/12)

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From Big Sky Buckeye

When the storms of life swell up in darkest seas, we find blessed comfort in 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 March 12)

Jack Wellman Quote

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No one needs to tell you that these are very troubling times; however, the Word of God can give us assurance for a hope and a future, even in a troubled world.

From 2 Timothy 3:1-2:  “You must understand this, that in the last days distressing times will come.  For people will be lovers of themselves, lovers of money, boasters, arrogant, abusive, disobedient to their parents, ungrateful, unholy.”

Jack Wellman is an American pastor and Christian author.  

Wow Grandpa!

Grandpa and his six-year old grandson were having a lively discussion about television technology, and Grandpa was quite amazed with the young lad’s knowledge.

His grandson continued to rattle off how modern television works with services such as Netflix, Hulu, YouTube, and a few others.  Grandpa was still plugged into his cable contract, and he was content to stay there.  He knew next to nothing about these television streaming services.

As their time was wrapping up, Grandpa remembered something he had stored in the basement.  Together, the two of them went down into the drafty and dark subterranean warehouse, which was filled with so many of Grandpa’s treasures.  Grandpa enjoyed showing many of them to his grandson.

In the far corner was an old television set.  Its time was long gone, but it still owned some real estate in the basement. 

Grandpa asked his grandson a question, “Have you ever seen television rabbit ears?”

His grandson replied, “No, how did they work?”  Grandpa had ignited his curiosity again.

Reaching into a box behind the ancient TV, Grandpa pulled out the simple looking rabbit ears.

His smiling grandson was ready to see what would happen next.  He said, “Wow Grandpa!  How did you wear those rabbit ears?”

From My Journal (3/11)

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From Big Sky Buckeye

Waiting to be discovered, sometimes we just need to open one more door.

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 March 11)

Trivia’s Facts and More (3/11)

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This informative post will be posted on Saturday along with my usual writing.  You are invited to participate with the opening question.

Brain Teaser Question

What English word contains all the vowels in alphabetical order?

(answer found at the end of this post)

Featured Facts

The most familiar asterism (small group of stars within a constellation) is the Big Dipper.  These seven stars are the brightest ones found in the constellation Ursa Major (Great Bear).

The Big Dipper is known by many names, including:

  • Starry Plow (England and Ireland)
  • Great Wagon or Cart (Germany)
  • Octava or Salmon Net (Finland)
  • Casserole or Saucepan (France)
  • Big Mother Bear (Russia)
  • Seven Great Wise Ones (Hindu cultures)
  • Northern Dipper (Eastern Asia)

In Canada and the northern United States, the Big Dipper is visible throughout the year.  During each season of the year, this group of stars appears to move in its location.  

  • Autumn:  Lower on the horizon, with the ladle facing upward.
  • Winter:  Resting on its handle, with the ladle above it.
  • Spring:  Higher on the horizon, with position reversed from autumn as the ladle is facing downward.
  • Summer:  Resting on ladle, with the ladle facing opposite of winter’s position.

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Answer to Brain Teaser Question

FACETIOUS

Mark Twain Quotes

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Why do you sit there looking like an envelope without any address on it?

Training is everything.  The peach was once a bitter almond; cauliflower is nothing but cabbage with a college education.

Samuel Clemens (1835-1910), better know by his pen name of Mark Twain, is often recognized as one of America’s greatest humorists.  Novelist and writer William Faulkner called him the “father of American literature.”  While he was in California in 1865, his literary skills struck gold with the story of “The Celebrated Jumping Frog of Calaveras County.”

Faith and Prayer (Elfchen Series #143)

All Welcome

Trusting

God opens

Faith journey’s door

Quiet conversation fills hope

Prayer

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Stand as One

Embracing

Love overcomes

Uniting divided world

Grace softens another heart

Prayer

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Our Father in Heaven

Sustaining

Faithful relationship

With Lord above

Hallowed be thy name

Prayer

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From My Journal (3/10)

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From Big Sky Buckeye

Prayer remains God’s ultimate weapon to be used against evil’s darkness.  It continues to connect our faith with His love.

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 March 10)

Dorothy Bernard Quote

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Courage is fear that has said its prayers.

From Matthew 14:27:  “But immediately Jesus spoke to them and said, ‘Take heart, it is I; do not be afraid.'”

Dorothy Bernard (1890-1955) was an American actress during Hollywood’s silent film era.

Turning Life’s Page

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Living on hidden island

Searching through another day

Overwhelming heartache

Waiting, filled with emptiness

 

Whispering thoughts, every night

Hearing silence once again

Tears drowning in sorrow

Waiting for new direction

 

Making one more decision

Holding torch, ready to light

Prepared to burn last bridge

Waiting to strike final match

 

Listening again, a voice

Growing stronger each minute

Conscience stirs from abyss

Waiting, no longer needed

 

Turning life’s page, new chapter

Leaving island at long last

Light leads to happiness

Revealing brilliant sunrise

 

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