Trivia’s Facts and More (2/4)

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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

There are tree mistake in this sentence.  

What are they?

(answer found at the end of this post)

Featured Facts

John Quincy Adams (1767-1848) served as the sixth American President from 1825-1829.  He grew up in the colony and later state of Massachusetts.

Here are some interesting facts about John Quincy Adams:

  • Member of Democratic-Republican Party (today’s Democratic Party).
  • Attended Harvard College.
  • Son of John Adams, second American President.
  • As President Monroe’s Secretary of State, he was the primary writer of the Monroe Doctrine.
  • First President to be photographed (1848).

Nicknamed “Old Man Eloquent,” Adams served in Congress for 18 years following his single term as President.  He has been the only President to return to Congress following a Presidency.  As a member of the House of Representatives, he switched political parties to the Anti-Masonic and later the Whig.

Answer to Brain Teaser Question

(1)  tree should be three

(2)  mistake should be mistakes

(3)  There are not three mistakes, only two, so stating there are three is a mistake.

Martina Boone Quotes

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Family is always a mirror.  You can hide from other people, you can hide from yourself, but your family is going to reflect what you’re doing right back at you.

It doesn’t matter how great your shoes are if you don’t accomplish anything in them.

Martina Boone is a Czech Republic born author who has lived in the United States since turning seven years of age.

Gospel’s Transformation (Elfchen Series #138)

Redefining

Creator’s

Intimate hand

Reshaping another life

Woven from heaven’s depths

Treasures

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Freedom

Life’s

Daily Clutter

Grace shall free

Replaced with Christ’s light

Peace

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Everyday

Faith’s

Powerful connection

Walking in spirit

Conversation with heavenly Father

Prayer

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From My Journal (2/3)

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From Big Sky Buckeye

God strengthens our faith as we trust tomorrow’s change.

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 3)

Oswald Chambers Quote

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We must build our faith, not on the fading light, but on the light that never fails.

From 2 Corinthians 3:18:  “And all of us, with unveiled faces, seeing the glory of the Lord as though reflected in a mirror, are being transformed into the same image from one degree of glory to another, for this comes from the Lord, the Spirit.”

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.

Morning’s Mystery

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Transforming night’s darkness

Morning’s mystery calls

Covering land with mist

Sunrise waiting, now stalls

 

Spirit’s sentinels stand

Towering, leafless trees

Daybreak’s silent twilight

Catching whisper of breeze

 

Sharing message of peace

Stillness joining crisp air

Breathing with day’s fresh hope

Spring waits as winter’s heir

 

Time forgets to advance

Hitting snooze, stardust reigns

Nature’s one vacation

Filling cold-blooded veins

 

Freezing rain descending

Sleep’s final ticket home

Chilling another day

Winter ready to roam

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From My Journal (2/2)

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From Big Sky Buckeye

When we remain “stuck in the mud” because of yesterday’s adversity, we may lack energy and vision to pursue today’s passions.

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 2)

Ben Okri Quotes

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Don’t neglect the gold in your own back yard.

A dream can be the highest point of a life.

Ben Okri (born 1959) is a Nigerian-born poet and novelist.  Much of his writing focuses on African post-modern and post-colonial traditions.

Shall Never Rest

From Psalm 23:1-3:  “The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want.  He makes me lie down in green pastures; He leads me beside still waters; He restores my soul.  He leads me in right paths for His name’s sake.”

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Through life’s foggy mist

God’s mercy filled

With eternal peace

Feeling trust build

 

Darkness to light

God’s spirit flowing

Faith’s quiet brook

Leading and knowing

 

Greenest meadow calls

God’s deepest love

Creation’s wings stir

Flying above

 

No greater warmth

God’s grace melts away

Life’s icy outlook

Kneeling now, let’s pray

 

One heart transformed

God shall never rest

New day’s promise

Seeking another quest

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From 1 Chronicles 29:12-13:  “Riches and honor come from You, and You rule over all. In Your hand are power and might, and it is in Your hand to make great and to give strength to all.  And now, our God, we give thanks to You and praise Your glorious name.”

From My Journal (2/1)

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From Big Sky Buckeye

Let us all continue to bless our outlook with retention of what we hear from the Lord.

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 1)