From My Journal (1/10)

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From Big Sky Buckeye

Where would one’s life journey end up without dreams?

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 January 10)

Redemption’s Quest (Elfchen Series #283)

Immanuel

Family’s

Earthly realm

Born of virgin

Son of skilled carpenter

Jesus

Lamb of God

Destiny’s

Heavenly presence

Light replaces darkness

Fulfillment of God’s Word

Savior

Deliverer 

Resurrection’s

Unselfish love

Rising with forgiveness

Shattering chains of sin

Messiah

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From My Journal (1/9)

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From Big Sky Buckeye

God’s infinite vision embraces the smallest of details.

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 January 9)

William Wilberforce Quote

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True Christians consider themselves not as satisfying some rigorous creditor, but as discharging a debt of gratitude.

Colossians 2:13-14:  “And when you were dead in trespasses and the uncircumcision of your flesh, God made you alive together with Him, when He forgave us all our trespasses, erasing the record that stood against us with its legal demands.  He set this aside, nailing it to the cross.”

William Wilberforce (1759-1833) was a member of the British Parliament.  He became a major figure in the movement to abolish the slave trade and slavery itself in the British Empire.

From My Journal (1/8)

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From Big Sky Buckeye

Patience allows us to slow down to better experience the small joys that await us.

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 January 8)

Forever, King of Kings

From Luke 2:8-11:  “Now in that same region there were shepherds living in the fields, keeping watch over their flock by night.  Then an angel of the Lord stood before them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them, and they were terrified.  But the angel said to them, ‘Do not be afraid, for see, I am bringing you good news of great joy for all the people: to you is born this day in the city of David a Savior, who is the Messiah, the Lord.'”

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Humble shepherds

Tending flocks at night

Angel sharing great news

Shining from Bethlehem’s light

 

Minds awaken

Praising with great joy

Hearts filling with wonder

Witnessing love in this boy

 

Promise fulfilled

Giving thanks to God

Savior comes to rescue

Raising hope, at last unthawed

 

Darkness conquered

Forgiving man’s sin

Forever, King of Kings

Locking redemption’s linchpin

 

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From Colossians 1:13-14:  “He has rescued us from the power of darkness and transferred us into the kingdom of His beloved Son, in whom we have redemption, the forgiveness of sins.”

From My Journal (1/7)

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From Big Sky Buckeye

Believing that Jesus Christ’s body and blood set us free, we will experience a tomorrow filled with hope-filled joy.

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 January 7)

Robert Millen Horn Quote

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When we lack the peace of God, we should turn to our peace with God.

From Romans 5:1-2:  “Therefore, since we are justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ, through whom we have obtained access to this grace in which we stand, and we boast in our hope of sharing the glory of God.”

Robert Millen Horn (1933-2005) was a British pastor and Christian writer.  He was born to parents who served as missionaries in Ethiopia until 1936 when they fled the country following the Italian invasion.

From My Journal (1/6)

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From Big Sky Buckeye

When we accept ourselves and remain genuine to our values, others will embrace the “real” person within us.  No preservatives or additives needed.

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 January 6)

Monday Memories: Follow His Footsteps

From Romans 12:1-2:  “I appeal to you therefore, brothers and sisters, by the mercies of God, to present your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and acceptable to God, which is your spiritual worship.  Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your minds, so that you may discern what is the will of God—what is good and acceptable and perfect.”

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Imperfect humans

Walking darkest trails

World twists upside down

Christ calls, without fail

 

World crying out with

Endless, empty claims

Filled with dead end thoughts

Christ drowns looming flames

 

Noisy distractions

Countless temptations

Follow His footsteps

Christ’s supplications

 

Waking to darkness

God’s will lights each day

Struggling with life’s sin

Christ bridges the way

 

Share genuine love

Holding fast to good

Serving the Father

Christ transforms driftwood

 

Zealous in spirit

Rejoicing in hope

Walk with humbleness

Christ’s love helps us cope

 

Marked with our Lord’s truth

Walk with Christian steps

Soul and mind renewed

Follow Christ’s footsteps

 

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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.”

Originally published January, 2021.