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Monday Memories: Buried Faith

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From the words of American pastor and Christian author, A. W. Tozer:  “Faith is the gaze of a soul upon a saving God.”

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Winter’s lost, snow-covered faith

Father’s presence, long frozen

Buried faith, under deep drifts

Lack of any hope, blows in

 

Christ melts each frozen glacier

Ice turns to living water

Holy Spirit flows with hope

God’s Word molds, as faith’s potter

 

Spring arrives, God’s Holy love

Maturing into life’s fruit

Flowering trees, witness faith

Hope emerging, each new shoot

 

Resurrection brings new life

Hungry faith springs with fresh growth

Spirit warms forgotten hearts

Faith then hope, Christ unearths both

 

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From Proverbs 3:3-4:  “Do not let loyalty and faithfulness forsake you; bind them around your neck, write them on the tablet of your heart.  So you will find favor and good repute in the sight of God and of people.”

Originally published February, 2021.

From My Journal (4/13)

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From Big Sky Buckeye

Our faith will continue to be challenged by the darkness around us, but Christ’s light promises to lead each believer to Eternity’s gate.

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 April 13)

Charles Stanley Quote

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Jesus is exactly where He promised to be–living inside those who believe.

From John 14:18-19:  “I will not leave you orphaned; I am coming to you.  In a little while the world will no longer see Me, but you will see Me; because I live, you also will live.”

Charles Stanley (1932-2023) was an American pastor and Christian writer.  He was dedicated to leading a teaching ministry.

From My Journal (4/11)

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From Big Sky Buckeye

Yesterday is history and today is nearly finished, but our vision can always appreciate tomorrow.

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 April 11)

From My Journal (4/9)

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From Big Sky Buckeye

Life’s answers will eventually come forth, but our patience may need to navigate through stormy waters.

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 April 9)

From My Journal (4/7)

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A writer appreciates the timeless voice found in each rediscovered memory.

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 April 7)

Ember of Hope

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From Psalm 130:7-8:  “O Israel, hope in the Lord!  For with the Lord there is steadfast love, and with Him is great power to redeem.  It is He who will redeem Israel from all its iniquities.”

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Entering empty valley

Lifeless without form

Yet, ember of hope breathes

Escaping from every storm

 

Waiting to hear Father’s voice

In depths of despair

Hope filled with steadfast love

Praying for His divine care

 

Standing tall in His presence

Father’s promised grace

Tender morning rises

Redeeming hope to embrace

 

Fulfilling spirit of hope

Found in Father’s Son

His peace granted to man

Leaving all darkness, as One

 

Believing in risen Christ

Truth revealed at dawn

Resurrection breathes life

Sending hope, faith draws upon

 

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From Romans 8:10-11:  “But if Christ is in you, then the body is dead because of sin, but the Spirit is life because of righteousness.  If the Spirit of Him who raised Jesus from the dead dwells in you, He who raised Christ Jesus from the dead will give life to your mortal bodies also through His Spirit that dwells in you.”

From My Journal (4/5)

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There must be healing within before one can begin to rebuild life’s capacity.

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 April 5)

John Angell James Quote

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When the hand of faith opens to lay hold of Christ, it drops the sin it had grasped before.

From Isaiah 53:5:  “But He was wounded for our transgressions, crushed for our iniquities; upon Him was the punishment that made us whole, and by His bruises we are healed.”

John Angell James (1785-1859) was an English pastor and Christian writer.

Always Out Front (Elfchen Series #294)

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Constantly

Jesus

Always first

Easing life’s burdens

Grace fills another moment

Faith

Totally

Messiah

Offering light

Mercy’s navigational compass

Comforted through His love

Trust

Absolutely

Savior

Destiny’s truth

Shaping every step

Each worry set aside

Righteousness

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.