Alphonse Allais Quotes

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Coffee is a beverage that puts one to sleep when not drank.

Do not put off till tomorrow what you can the day after tomorrow.

Alphonse Allais (1954-1905) was a French writer, journalist, and humorist.  Much of his poetry was crafted with a playful and amusing nature.

Opportunities Calling

From Philippians 4:13:  “I can do all things through Him who strengthens me.”

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Dreaming of tomorrow’s steps

Opportunities abound

Knocking now on hope’s doorstep

Unwavering faith aground

 

Staying awake and alert

Opportunities waiting

Willing spirit to assert

Seeing Father creating

 

Counting each heavenly star

Opportunities shining

Searching each earthly bazaar

Lauding Father’s designing

 

Taking more time to observe

Opportunities praising

Fulfilling notice to serve

Accepting grace . . . amazing!

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From the words of Christian author and leadership speaker, John Maxwell:  “With the right attitude and a willingness to pay the price, almost anyone can pursue nearly any opportunity and achieve it.”

From My Journal (2/19)

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From Big Sky Buckeye

When we realize the value of life’s investment in the Lord, we will truly experience His peace.

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 February 19)

Charles Stanley Quote

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Becoming who God created us to be is a lifelong process, which often occurs in small moments as we choose love over every other thing.

2 Corinthians 5:17:  “So if anyone is in Christ, there is a new creation:  everything old has passed away; look, new things have come into being!”

Just Another Day

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Driving dusty country road

Spotting landscape’s mountain peak

Deciding to climb her now

 

Stopping at cozy diner

Feeling extra hungry now

Ordering one more entrée

 

Traveling to nearby park

Witnessing fall’s colors now

Taking plenty of photos

 

Locating brand new car wash

Seeing truck looks dirty now

Selecting supreme wash job

 

Seeing family in need

Buying them blessed, hot meal

Filling up empty tank now

 

Pausing, time with Father now

Praying for needs of others

Thanking Him for many gifts

 

Wrapping up for now . . . just another day!

 

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From My Journal (2/18)

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From Big Sky Buckeye

A writer’s creativity surely benefits from staying within certain guardrails, without extinguishing its fire.

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 February 18)

Trivia’s Facts and More (2/18)

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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 Montana town’s name is best represented by Morse Code for the letter “I”?

(answer found at the end of this post)

Featured Facts

The state of Montana is blessed with a litany of small towns with unique names.  One town was named for the “pair of dots” design of an area rancher’s cattle brand.  

Here are some interesting facts about this small town in the Treasure State:

  • Population of 26 (2020 Census).
  • Located along the Musselshell River in the central region of the state.
  • The town’s property was donated by an area rancher, George R. Wilson.
  • The town was founded in 1900.

In an interesting and related note, one other Montana community is named for a rancher’s cattle brand.  The town of Circle, which is located in the northeastern region between the communities of Glendive and Wolf Point, is named after the circle-shaped brand of an area ranch.

 

Answer to Brain Teaser Question

Two Dot

This is also the name of this mystery town in Montana.  Rancher George R. Wilson, who donated the land for the town from his vast land holdings, also went by the name of Two Dot Wilson.

Virginia Woolf Quotes

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Books are the mirrors of the soul.

Fiction is like a spider’s web, attached ever so lightly perhaps, but still attached to life at all four corners.

Virginia Woolf (1882-1941) was an English writer who was a pioneer in the use of stream of consciousness with her narratives’ voice.

Story Never Ends (Elfchen Series #140)

Illuminating

Witnessing

God’s Word

Greatest story ever

Christ becomes man’s Light

Salvation

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Welcoming

Praising

God’s script

Message never wavers

Story brings man Home

Redemption

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Believing

Sowing

Mercy’s seeds

Perpetual story retold

Harvesting grace at Calvary

Resurrection

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From My Journal (2/17)

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From Big Sky Buckeye

When we place love of God at the top of our daily agenda, our faith fills with the light of 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 February 17)