God engineers everything; wherever He puts us our one great aim is to pour out a whole-hearted devotion to Him in that particular work.
From 1 Corinthians 3:9: “For we are God’s coworkers, working together; you are God’s field, God’s building.”
Oswald Chambers (1874-1917) was a Scottish evangelist and Christian teacher. Following his death from an illness while in Egypt during World War I, his wife took on the task of transcribing the detailed notes she had written from his lectures and sermons. Gertrude Hobbs Chambers’ efforts resulted in the publication in 1924 of MY UTMOST FOR HIS HIGHEST. I frequently read from this devotional, and it has greatly deepened my faith and understanding of God’s Word.
Before we can serve others with love, we need to feel love in our own hearts.
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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
Which of these does not belong in a group with the others?
(A) Spider
(B) Tick
(C) Flea
(D) Scorpion
(answer found at the end of this post)
Featured Facts
One of nature’s biggest menaces in the insect world is the blood-sucking mosquito.
Here are some interesting facts about the mosquito:
Color: Brown, golden-brown, or black.
Habitat: Quiet bodies of water, from fluid-filled leaves to stagnant ponds.
Diet: Plant nectar, honeydew, and blood.
The life cycle of a mosquito begins when a female lays eggs in water. Larvae grow to half an inch, feeding on algae and bacteria. They mature and emerge as hungry adults.
The female mosquito is a quick eater. She lands on a animal (such as a human), stabs her needle-sharp proboscis into the skin, and draws out blood. She spits back up a small bit into the wound, causing it to itch.
There are approximately 200 species of mosquitoes in the United States. Only about 12 actually carry germs and make people sick. Most species are more of a bother than anything else, and are labeled as nuisance mosquitoes.
One species of mosquito may actually do more good than harm. The Elephant Mosquito has a sapphire-blue and silver-stripped body. It pollinates flowers at night, and its larvae feed on other dangerous species.
Mosquito ready to bite (courtesy of Pinterest).Elephant Mosquito (courtesy of Pinterest).
Answer to Brain Teaser Question
(C) Flea
A flea is an insect, and the other three are arachnids.
The mind one enlightened cannot again again become dark.
A body of men holding themselves accountable to nobody ought not to be trusted by anybody.
Thomas Paine (1737-1809) was an English-American activist, philosopher, and revolutionary. His pamphlet, “Common Sense,” served as an active voice in support of the American Revolutionary War.
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.
We are truly blessed in our daily walk to move from darkness to light because of our relationship with Jesus Christ.
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.
Spending time with nature’s goodness brings our mature years a “fountain of youth.”
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.
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