From My Journal (9/28)

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From Big Sky Buckeye

Jesus remains relentless in doing the heavy lifting to bring us home to Him.

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(Updated September 28)

Dietrich Bonhoeffer Quote

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God does not give us everything we want, but He does fulfill His promises, leading us along the best and straightest paths to Himself.

From Proverbs 3:5-6:  “Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and do not rely on your own insight.  In all your ways acknowledge Him, and He will make straight your paths.

German-born Dietrich Bonhoeffer (1906-1945) was a Lutheran pastor, theologian, and anti-Nazi dissident.  Many of his writings express the role of Christianity in mankind’s daily lives.  He paid the ultimate price for his activism against the Nazi regime during World War II.

From My Journal (9/27)

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From Big Sky Buckeye

We need to cultivate life’s connections between ourselves.  Love’s ribbon ties together our individual uniqueness.

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 September 27)

Devoted to Father (Elfchen Series #268)

Fortitude

Exercising

Faith’s outreach

Building every muscle

Serving God with obedience

Strengthened

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Wisdom

Nourishing

Faith’s journey

Reading God’s Word

Believing in His promises

Empowered

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Righteousness

Expanding

Faith’s outlook

Accepting God’s grace

Making straighter life’s path

Trusted

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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.

From My Journal (9/26)

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From Big Sky Buckeye

Our Father’s well-timed grace opens faith’s door to embrace His will.

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 September 26)

Charles Swindoll Quote

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Make your life count by being a beacon of Christ and the gospel for everyone around you.

From Matthew 5:14-16:  “You are the light of the world.  A city built on a hill cannot be hid.  People do not light a lamp and put it under the bushel basket; rather, they put it on the lampstand, and it gives light to all in the house.  In the same way, let your light shine before others, so that they may see your good works and give glory to your Father in heaven.”

Charles Swindoll (born 1934) is an American pastor and Christian author.

From My Journal (9/25)

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From Big Sky Buckeye

The patience found in waiting for the smallest opportunity will allow one to witness the steady grinding away of the mountain, which is blocking tomorrow’s view.

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(Updated September 25)

Thirsty Without Hope

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Seemingly alone

Forgotten for sure

Sunset comes again

Faith tries to endure

 

Few dreams remembered

Tomorrow’s blank stare

Thirsty without hope

Missing puzzle squares

 

Nothing for granted

Memories’ shelves bare

Sunrise always gray

Life’s empty armchair

 

One more knock at door

Eagerness alive

Thirst’s long-waited gift

Father’s grace arrives

 

Thee forever loved

Come now, take Thy hand

Hope at last restored

Rock replaces sand

 

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From My Journal (9/24)

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From Big Sky Buckeye

Each of us will encounter a storm’s rising tide.  May we align our faith and trust in our Savior’s light.

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 September 24)

Mark Batterson Quote

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Growing into spiritual maturity is becoming less self-conscious and more God-conscious.

From Psalm 18:28:  “It is You who light my lamp; the Lord, my God, lights up my darkness.”

Mark Batterson (born 1969) is an American pastor and Christian author.