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.
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.
Brain Teaser 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)
Featured Facts
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:
Capital City: Austin
Most Populous City: Houston
State Flower: Bluebonnet
State Bird: Mockingbird
State Motto: Friendship
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).
top left and MOVING clockwise: rio Grande river at big bend national park, texas bluebonnet, apollo moon mission’s saturn v rocket (outside johnson space center), historical collection of texas rangers badges, state capitol in austin, morrison’s old corner drug store (in waco), flag of the lone star state, scene outside of the alamo. (Courtesy of Pinterest)
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.
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.
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.
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.
Big Sky Buckeye 