Steven Curtis Chapman Quote

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Wherever we are, God’s in that moment, God’s speaking to us, and if we’ve just got our ears open and our antennas up, there’s no lack of inspiration.

From Psalm 118:24:  “This is the day that the Lord has made; let us rejoice and be glad in it.”

Steven Curtis Chapman (born 1962) is an American singer and songwriter.  His music shares a Christian theme, filled with his faithful outlook.  

From My Journal (8/21)

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From Big Sky Buckeye

Patience combined with perseverance makes a worthy team.

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(Updated August 21)

Love’s Highest Prize

From 1 Corinthians 13:4-7:  “Love is patient; love is kind; love is not envious or boastful or arrogant or rude.  It does not insist on its own way; it is not irritable; it keeps no record of wrongs; it does not rejoice in wrongdoing but rejoices in the truth.  It bears all things, believes all things, hopes all things, endures all things.”

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Father smiles from above

Witnessing two people in love

 

Man sees sparkle in her eyes

Sharing heart, love’s necktie

 

Woman gifting her heart

Cherishing love’s treasured start

 

Tomorrow’s outlook brightens

Feeling love’s reins tighten

 

Spirit joins together

Fashioning love’s tether

 

Marriage vows expressing love

Walking with Christ above

 

Love’s most tender flower

Flourishing with every hour

 

Spirit’s eternal imprint

Sealing love’s fingerprint

 

Love maturing as one

Praising choices in God’s Son

 

Father blessing love’s fresh start

Bringing grace to each heart

 

New day welcomes sunrise

Affirming love’s highest prize

 

What wondrous love now received

Trusting what Father conceived

 

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This poem comes from the hearts of two people who discovered each other nearly 20 years ago.  With our faith nourished by God’s grace, He continues to walk with both of us.

— Richard and Colleen

From My Journal (8/20)

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From Big Sky Buckeye

Envisioning love’s genuine patience . . . just where it shows up, may call upon tomorrow’s destiny.

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(Updated August 20)

Ruth Bell Graham Quote

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A happy marriage is the union of two good forgivers.

From Mark 11:25:  “Whenever you stand praying, forgive, if you have anything against anyone, so that your Father in heaven may also forgive you your trespasses.”

Ruth Bell Graham (1920-2007) was an American Christian author.  Born to American parents who were dedicated to medical missionary work in China, she would later become the wife of evangelist Billy Graham.  They met when both were attending Wheaton College in Illinois.

From My Journal (8/19)

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From Big Sky Buckeye

At the beginning of each day, we are given a blank canvas.  How will we illustrate the details?

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(Updated August 19)

From My Journal (8/18)

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From Big Sky Buckeye

Experience reinforces in each of us to trust tomorrow.  With patience, another opportunity will be waiting.

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(Updated August 18)

Redemption in Christ

From Deuteronomy 31:8:  “It is the Lord who goes before you.  He will be with you; He will not fail you or forsake you.  Do not fear or be dismayed.”

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Always going before us

Seeing every tomorrow

Faith’s steadfast anchor

Courage, buoyed by Spirit’s shadow

 

Every moment in prayer

Feeling His daily kinship

Peace shared from Father

Grace sails, with encouragement’s ship

 

Journey’s turbulent moments

Shrinking in Calvary’s light

Christ wins each battle

Enemy’s darkness, taking flight

 

Imperfect oceans of faith

Sailing upon trusted rock

Redemption in Christ

Mercy’s strength, brings to Heaven’s dock

 

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From 1 Corinthians 16:13:  “Keep alert; stand firm in the faith; be courageous; be strong.”

From My Journal (8/17)

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From Big Sky Buckeye

Faith’s journey embraces and follows the footprints of Jesus.  His righteousness focuses each step upon His waiting grace of redemption.

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(Updated August 17)

Charles L. Allen Quote

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Remember that you are needed.  There is at least one important work to be done that will not be done unless you do it.

From Romans 8:28-30:  “We know that all things work together for good for those who love God, who are called according to His purpose.  For those whom He foreknew He also predestined to be conformed to the image of His Son, in order that He might be the firstborn within a large family.  And those whom He predestined He also called, and those whom He called He also justified, and those whom He justified He also glorified.”

Charles L. Allen (1913-2005) was an American pastor and Christian author.