Bountiful Insight (Elfchen Series #252)

Acceptance

Embracing

Journey ahead

Trusting Father’s input

Spirit’s faithful, guiding light

Wisdom

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Cultivation

Gathering

Precious seeds

Father’s wisdom sown

Harvesting His timely grace

Truth

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Reassurance

Savoring

Positive outlook

Taking righteous steps

Empowered with Father’s wisdom

Contentment

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From My Journal (5/16)

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From Big Sky Buckeye

We are drawn to our Father’s trusted wisdom, found always in the timeless depth of His Word.

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 May 16)

Charles Hodge Quote

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The ultimate ground of faith and knowledge is confidence in God.

From Psalm 34:8:  “O taste and see that the Lord is good; happy are those who take refuge in Him.”

Charles Hodge (1797-1878) was an American theologian and Christian teacher.

Pathway Toward Success

American baseball legend, George Herman “Babe” Ruth, had a simple philosophy as a hitter:  “Never let the fear of striking out get in your way.”  In his major league career, he endured many, many strikeouts, but he also hit record numbers of home runs.

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Journey’s imperfections

Discovering each day

Simple philosophy

Always swinging away

 

Freedom to meet failure

Swinging again with might

Confidence maturing

Baseball rises in flight

 

Pathway toward success

Achieving one more dream

Every strikeout teaches

Lessons ride each sunbeam

 

Vision’s bright tomorrow

Learning from yesterday

New challenges arrive

Inning’s next double play

 

Courage stepping out front

Embracing today’s game

Fearless in attitude

Humbleness blends with fame

 

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From My Journal (5/15)

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From Big Sky Buckeye

Life’s small failures prepare the way for lasting success.

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 May 15)

Margaret Mitchell Quotes

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Hardships make or break people.

Burdens are for shoulders strong enough to carry them.

(Both quotes come from Mitchell’s novel, Gone with the Wind)

Margaret Mitchell (1900-1949) was an American novelist and journalist.  Her only published novel earned the National Book Award for Fiction in 1936 and the Pulitzer Prize for Fiction in 1937.

Transformative

From Isaiah 32:17:  “The effect of righteousness will be peace, and the result of righteousness, quietness and trust forever.”

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Transformative in vision

Merciful justice reigns

Filled with Father’s righteousness

Harvesting ripened grain

 

Transformative in purpose

Judgment from Father’s hand

Thirst quenched by living waters

Saving this weary land

 

Transformative in mission

Refuge upon hope’s rock

Eyes opened to Father’s truth

Encouraging faith’s flock

 

Transformative in passion

Forgiveness of debts owed

Resurrection’s eternal light

Walking Christ’s risen road

 

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From Luke 24:13-16:  “Now on that same day two of them were going to a village called Emmaus, about seven miles from Jerusalem, and talking with each other about all these things that had happened.  While they were talking and discussing, Jesus Himself came near and went with them, but their eyes were kept from recognizing Him.”

From My Journal (5/14)

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From Big Sky Buckeye

Out of the Resurrection of our Lord and Savior, the Light will forever conquer 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 May 14)

Jim Gallery Quote

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The Bible instructs–and experience teaches–that praising God results in our burdens being lifted and our joys being multiplied.

From Psalm 138:1-3:  “I give You thanks, O Lord, with my whole heart; before the gods I sing Your praise; I bow down toward Your holy temple and give thanks to Your name for Your steadfast love and Your faithfulness, for You have exalted Your name and Your word above everything.  On the day I called, You answered me; You increased my strength of soul.”

 

Renewal (Haiku Series #328)

Comforting

Morning’s gentle rain

Rinsing away dark outlook—

Sun rises with peace

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Refreshing

Giant redwoods breathe

Quenching rains arrive onshore—

Coastline feeling peace

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Fulfilling

Mountain waters run

Chasing ocean far away—

Rivers’ flowing peace

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