Only I can change my life. No one can do it for me.
No one ever said life was fair. Just eventful.
Carol Burnett (born 1933) is an American actress, comedian, and author. She hosted her own television variety and comedy show from 1967 to 1978.
Autumn rains lasting for days
Covering the land with mist
Cleansing under cloudy haze
Rising pollen, now dismissed
Harvest pausing, farmers wait
Parking soybeans, left to take
Drying cornstalks, know their fate
Standing ready, combines brake
Creeks filling, slowly at first
Running water, sent ahead
Suspending reservoirs’ thirst
Pausing for now, winter’s dread
Nature’s perfect cycle breathes
Singing praises to the Lord
Watching as autumn unsheathes
Waking when spring comes aboard
Originally published October, 2020.
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Patience combined with perseverance makes a worthy team.
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 5)
Time is no fast-hurrying stream, but a sportful sunlit ocean.
Experience is the grand spiritual Doctor.
Thomas Carlyle (1795-1881) was a Scottish-born essayist, historian, and philosopher. He was a leading writer of the Victorian era.
From 1 Samuel 17:48-49: “When the Philistine drew nearer to meet David, David ran quickly toward the battle line to meet the Philistine. David put his hand in his bag, took out a stone, slung it, and struck the Philistine on his forehead; the stone sank into his forehead, and he fell face down on the ground.”
Within Father’s intentions
Seeding His daily grace
Overflowing with love
Faith’s harvest to embrace
David carries trusted sling
Sowing faith with hope’s trust
Harboring Father’s strength
Goliath’s armor rusts
Moses discards royal roots
Seeking God’s righteous hand
Leading all to freedom
His staff reaps hope as planned
Dorcas, disciple of Jesus
Planting works, full of love
Dying, then breathing free
Alive through grace above
Son of God, born in manger
Raising Gospel’s design
Leading man’s every step
Redemption’s finish line
Faith’s fruits transformed to greatness
Tasting hope from God’s Word
Empowering each seed
Harvest’s vision unblurred
From Acts 9:39-40: “So Peter got up and went with them, and when he arrived, they took him to the room upstairs. All the widows stood beside him, weeping and showing tunics and other clothing that Dorcas had made while she was with them. Peter put all of them outside, and then he knelt down and prayed. He turned to the body and said, ‘Tabitha, get up.’ Then she opened her eyes, and seeing Peter, she sat up.”
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The Bible is filled with imperfect people who overcame because they remained faithful to 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 May 4)
When you speak and represent the person of Jesus Christ in all actions of your life, people are drawn to that. You set the standard with your actions.
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.”
Kurt Warner (born 1977) is a former American professional football player. As a Christian, he has regularly praised the positive influence of God in his life, along with his family and teammates.
Spring offers an invitation to leave home in order to enjoy a walk at one of two nearby Metro Parks, which are located minutes from Canal Winchester, Ohio. Chestnut Ridge is well-known as the furthest west outcropping of the Appalachian range of mountains. Walnut Woods shares a wooded landscape, much of which used to be a commercial tree farm.
One of the precious locations at Walnut Woods Metro Park is the enormous American sycamore tree, which is located along the Monarch Trail. On the left, an early spring look at the developing canopy of leafy branches. On the right, the girth of the tree’s truck fills up the camera lens.
Chestnut Ridge Metro Park offers a moderate to difficult series of trails, but always be sure to bring a camera. The park is maintained in its natural state so fallen branches and trees are allowed to rest peacefully on the ground away from the trails. On the left, a growth of moss surrounds much of a hollowed out tree stump. On the right, a hilltop garden witnesses the early arrival of daffodils, which proves spring is well on its way.
Returning to Walnut Woods later in the spring, one can immediately witness the maturity displayed in the park. On the left, an opening in the green vegetation offers a camera view of Walnut Creek, which meanders through a portion of the park. On the right, a tranquil spot is found along the trail in the Tall Pines area of the park.
The final pair of photos come from Chestnut Ridge. On the left, the gentle hillside is framed by numerous trees with a delightful meadow below. On the right, a typical trail begins the ascent up the hillside. Notice the natural surface of trail, which found throughout the park.
Back in January, 2025, autumn and winter Ohio photos were shared. Readers are encouraged to access the gallery through this link: Buckeye Photo Gallery #1.
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In our youthful years, we often dream of how our life will blossom and take flight.
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 3)
Education is not the filling of a pail, but the lighting of a fire.
The world is full of magic things, patiently waiting for our senses to grow sharper.
William Butler Yeats (1865-1939) was an Irish writer. He was well-known for his poetry.
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