Famous Texans Quotes

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Mary Kay Ash (1918-2001)

Honesty is the cornerstone of all success, without which confidence and ability to perform shall cease to exist.

Mary Kay Ash was an American business entrepreneur who founded Mary Kay Cosmetics.  She was born in Hot Wells, Texas.

 

Ben Hogan (1912-1997)

The greatest pleasure is obtained by improving.

Ben Hogan was an American professional golfer, who is considered to be one of the best  players ever.  He was born in Stephenville, Texas.

 

H. Ross Perot (1930-2019)

The best way to make money is not to have money as your primary goal. I’ve seen great people come into the business world primarily motivated to make money. Almost without exception they failed.

H. Ross Perot was an American businessman and philanthropist.  He was born in Texarkana, Texas.

 

Shrinking Darkness (Elfchen Series #258)

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Always Forward

Father

Witnessing transformations

Smallest of steps

Raising faith’s enduring foundation

Rejoicing

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Mercy Received

Precious

Harvest gathered

Filled with destiny

From smallest of seeds

Possibilities

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Peace as One

Daily

Hope embraced

From Savior’s light

Smallest voice sharing grace

Beginnings

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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.

From My Journal (6/27)

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From Big Sky Buckeye

When we focus faith upon Christ’s light, the enemy’s empty plans fall into his own empty darkness.

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 27)

William Gurnall Quote

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Faith is a plant that can grow in the shade, a grace that can find the way to heaven in a dark night.

From Psalm 17:3:  “If you try my heart, if you visit me by night, if you test me, you will find no wickedness in me; my mouth does not transgress.”

William Gurnall (1616-1679) was an English author and member of the Anglican clergy.

Next Steps

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Morning’s gentle voice

Invitation welcomes all

New day rising

Creator’s spirit comes to call

 

Next steps contemplate

Opportunity at hand

Always present

Creator’s breath covers this land

 

Mind absent of thoughts

Tranquility extends grace

Empty page waits

Creator’s own words embrace

 

Time seems to stand still

Sky’s expanse frozen in blue

Quiet breeze stirs

Creator’s peace channels breakthrough

 

Darkness encroaches

Patient light chases away

Innocence dreams

Creator’s perpetual way

 

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From My Journal (6/26)

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From Big Sky Buckeye

When our eyes reach into the heavens, our visions create vivid memories.

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 26)

Edith Wharton Quotes

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Carrying on the light of others is just as valuable as creating it yourself.

True originality consists not in a new manner but in a new vision.

Edith Wharton (1862-1937) was an American author who became the first woman to receive the Pulitzer Prize for Fiction in 1921 for her novel, THE AGE OF INNOCENCE.

God’s Assurance

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From Hebrews 6:19-20:  “We have this hope, a sure and steadfast anchor of the soul, a hope that enters the inner shrine behind the curtain, where Jesus, a forerunner on our behalf, has entered, having become a high priest forever according to the order of Melchizedek.”

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God’s assurance

Backed up with love

Unchangeable

Reigns from above

 

God’s steadfastness

Shared through His Word

Unwavering

Light now unblurred

 

God’s character

Offered His peace

Unshakeable

Salvation’s lease

 

God’s persistence

Filled with His grace

Unrelenting

Truth to embrace

 

God’s perfection

Trusted faith’s scope

Unparalleled

Christ’s risen hope

 

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From the words of American pastor and Christian author, Charles Swindoll:  “Ask God.  Trust God.  We are completely dependent on Him for eternal life, for forgiveness, for character, for security.”

From My Journal (6/25)

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From Big Sky Buckeye

I understand that I cannot see what the future holds, but faith will keep moving me forward.  [From Hebrews 11:1:  “Now faith is the assurance of things hoped for, the conviction of things not seen.”]

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 25)

Thomas Adams Quote

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Holiness in the seed shall have happiness in the harvest.

From Galatians 6:7-8:  “Do not be deceived; God is not mocked, for you reap whatever you sow.  If you sow to your own flesh, you will reap corruption from the flesh, but if you sow to the Spirit, you will reap eternal life from the Spirit.”

Thomas Adams (1583-1652) was an English preacher.