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Taken From a Church Sign

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When life is not a bed of roses, remember who wore the crown of thorns.

From John 19:1-6:  “Then Pilate took Jesus and had Him flogged.  And the soldiers wove a crown of thorns and put it on His head, and they dressed Him in a purple robe.  They kept coming up to Him, saying, ‘Hail, King of the Jews!’ and striking Him on the face.  Pilate went out again and said to them, ‘Look, I am bringing Him out to you to let you know that I find no case against Him.’  So Jesus came out wearing the crown of thorns and the purple robe. Pilate said to them, ‘Behold the man!’  When the chief priests and the police saw Him, they shouted, ‘Crucify Him!  Crucify Him!'”

From My Journal (5/14)

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Our Creator took a dark, empty void and set in motion His eternal masterpiece.

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)

Monday Memories: Choose His Path

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We have a clear path to choose

Anything else, we definitely lose

 

A godless enemy brings emptiness

He prowls and waits, eager to strike

His path only leads to unhappiness

Our lives feel like a bursting dike

 

We see the good life in front of us

But the light comes with false hopes

Glamour and riches without the fuss

Darkness clouds over life’s periscope

 

Gloomy doom brings promises, so empty

A champion bears our guilt and shame

There is a better way, filled with plenty

Life truly means more than just a game

 

The Light of Salvation chases away the dark

Christ bears our wounds at a bloody cross

The enemy slithers away, gone is his spark

Jesus’ Holy righteousness reaches across

 

Our loving Father sacrifices His only Son

His shed blood atones for our sinful ways

An empty tomb declares, Christ has won

Accept me and follow, He proudly says

 

We have a clear path to choose

Anything else, we definitely lose

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Originally published October, 2019.

From My Journal (5/13)

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From Big Sky Buckeye

Viewing the heavens above, unfiltered evening moments share tranquility’s path.

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(Updated May 13)

Oswald Chambers Quote

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God does not keep a man immune from trouble; He says–“I will be with him in trouble.”

From Romans 8:35:  “Who will separate us from the love of Christ? Will affliction or distress or persecution or famine or nakedness or peril or sword? 

Oswald Chambers (1874-1917) was a Scottish evangelist and Christian teacher.  Following his death from an illness while in Egypt during World War I, his wife took on the task of transcribing the detailed notes she had written from his lectures and sermons.  Gertrude Hobbs Chambers’ efforts resulted in the publication in 1924 of MY UTMOST FOR HIS HIGHEST.  I frequently read from this devotional, and it has greatly deepened my faith and understanding of God’s Word.

Pathway of Righteousness

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From Proverbs 10:2:  “Treasures gained by wickedness do not profit, but righteousness delivers from death.”

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Footsteps seeking shortcut

Tempted with distractions

Detours filled with wrong turns

Darkness shrouds each transaction

 

Father’s road forsaken

Evil offers his way

Man’s eagerness to shine

Misguided bypass each day

 

Pulled away from Father

North, then south . . . now alone

West, then east . . . deeply lost

Next destination . . . unknown

 

Spirit’s faithfulness breathes

Constant grace, always bright

Jesus walking ahead

Resurrection’s blessed light

 

Filled with hope’s renewal

Witness of Savior’s peace

Fruits of Spirit descend

Wondrous joy fills every piece

 

Pathway of righteousness

Obstacles cleared away

Father’s trusted wisdom

Faith’s choices follow His way

 

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From Psalm 23:1-3:  “The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want.  He makes me lie down in green pastures; He leads me beside still waters; He restores my soul.  He leads me in right paths for His name’s sake.”

From My Journal (5/12)

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From Big Sky Buckeye

God blesses each of us with His righteous path to follow.  Here we can share with others our witness, which never tires in showing a heart that is forever young.

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(Updated May 12)

Charles Swindoll Quote

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God’s specialty is bringing renewal to our strength, not reminders of our weakness.  Take it by faith.

From Proverbs 3:1-2:  “My child, do not forget My teaching, but let your heart keep My commandments, for length of days and years of life and abundant welfare they will give you.”

From My Journal (5/11)

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From Big Sky Buckeye

Sometimes hope hangs by a fragile thread, but with trust in one’s faith it will persevere.

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(Updated May 11)

Transforming Witness (Elfchen Series #202)

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Heartfelt Lessons

Experiencing

Father’s teachings

Moments of worship

Maturing with faithful steps

Hope

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Mountaintop Hymn

Praising

Heavenly Father

Rock of salvation

Inscribing faith’s enduring song

Joy

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Spiritual Journey

Witnessing

Father’s promises

Gentleness molding faith

Wayward sheep leaving wilderness

Peace

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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.