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When change arrives with an unfamiliar destination, God reminds us to trust.
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 July 1)
Tell me of that Treasure State
Story always new,
Tell of its beauties grand
And its hearts so true.
Mountains of sunset fire
The land I love the best,
Let me grasp the hand of one
From out the golden West.
Written by Charles Cohan, lyrics to “Montana.”
Yes, there’s no place like Montana,
The Big Sky country, my home.
A place to set my spirit free,
A Rocky Mountain melody,
These things are a part of me.
Written by Carleen and LeGrande Harvey, lyrics to “Montana Melody.”
From Romans 5:1-2: “Therefore, since we are justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ, through whom we have obtained access to this grace in which we stand; and we boast in our hope of sharing the glory of God.”
Our sinful nature
Takes Christ to the Cross
God responds with love
Grace reaches across
Jesus defeats death
Living cornerstone
Sacred salvation
Grace comes to atone
Father’s gift of life
Receive daily bread
Through our faith alone
Grace walking ahead
Christ teaches of love
Shares His peace of mind
Hearts and minds now cleansed
Grace saving mankind
Never fear again
Look forward to peace
Fate sealed with God’s love
Grace, life’s Holy lease
From the words of American pastor and Christian teacher, Charles Stanley: “When facing painful trials, we may be tempted to doubt God’s love for us. Remember that God orchestrated the greatest demonstration of love possible–His Son’s death on the cross.”
Originally published November, 2020.
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I am grateful for the times when someone’s persuasive tone of grace helped me to go forward.
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 June 30)
Be the light in someone’s darkness.
From John 1:2-5: “He was in the beginning with God. All things came into being through Him, and without Him not one thing came into being. What has come into being in Him was life, and the life was the light of all people.”
From Philippians 3:14: “I press on toward the goal, toward the prize of the heavenly call of God in Christ Jesus.”
Journey through darkness
Consumed by fire of sin
Filled with desires of flesh
Bound for hell’s tailspin
Enemy’s false words
Promises unfulfilled
Confidence now waning
Whisper of hope killed
Shepherd’s gate opens
Calvary’s light beholds
Kneel now, accept His grace
Heaven’s path unfolds
Flesh left in darkness
Repentance of past ways
Leaving sin’s wilderness
Faith in Christ each day
Lord’s grace accepted
Covered with Father’s love
Savoring hope’s reward
Glory from above
Holding fast in trust
Faithful, transforming pace
Redemption forever
Joy’s heavenly place
From Philippians 3:20: “But our citizenship is in heaven, and it is from there that we are expecting a Savior, the Lord Jesus Christ.”
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The Spirit reaches into our imperfect fibers to bring us closer to God.
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 June 29)
We basically have two choices to make in dealing with the mysteries of God. We can wrestle with Him or we can rest in Him.
From Mark 9:23-24: “Jesus said to him, ‘If you are able! All things can be done for the one who believes.’ Immediately the father of the child cried out, ‘I believe; help my unbelief!'”
Calvin Miller (1936-2012) was an American pastor and Christian author.
This informative post will be published on Saturday in place of my regular one. You are invited to participate with the opening question.
I am an odd number. Taking away a letter, and I become even. What number am I?
(answer found at the end of this post)
Nicknamed the “Lone Star State”, Texas is admitted to the American Union on December 29, 1845, as the 29th state.
Here are a few interesting facts about Texas:
The state flag of Texas immortalizes its motto with the colors of blue for loyalty, white for strength, and red for bravery. Its single star design is traced back to the days of the independent Texas Republic from 1836-1846.
The Johnson Space Center is located in Houston, and it opened in 1964. NASA’s flight control is found in the Mission Control Center. The entire site is also called the Manned Spacecraft Center, and it is named after President Lyndon Johnson.
The city of San Antonio has grown up around one of the most treasured sites in Texas, the Alamo. The Alamo was at the center of the fight for Texas independence from Mexico in 1836. Built in 1718 as a Spanish mission, it is later transformed into a military fort.
The infamous Texas Rangers are the oldest law enforcement agency in North America. In 1923, Stephen Austin organizes the first group of Texas Rangers (ten in number).
The popular soft drink Dr. Pepper traces its history to Waco and Morrison’s Old Corner Drug Store. In need of carbonated drinks to be served at the drug store’s soda fountain, pharmacist Charles Alderton creates the recipe for this refreshing soda in 1885.
Two American Presidents have birthplaces in Texas: Dwight D. Eisenhower (Denison) and Lyndon B. Johnson (Stonewall).
Seven.
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A writer’s journey intends to open up unexpected avenues of opportunity.
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 June 28)
Big Sky Buckeye 