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.

Gregory Peck Quotes

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Faith gives you an inner strength and a sense of balance and perspective in life.

You have to dream, you have to have a vision, and you have to set a goal for yourself that might even scare you a little.

Gregory Peck (1916-2003) was an American actor and social activist.  He received an Academy Award for Best Performance by an Actor in 1963 for his portrayal of Atticus Finch in “To Kill a Mockingbird.”

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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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.

Monday Memories: Sharing Some Kindness

From Galatians 5:22-25:  “By contrast, the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, generosity, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control.  There is no law against such things.  And those who belong to Christ Jesus have crucified the flesh with its passions and desires.   If we live by the Spirit, let us also be guided by the Spirit.”

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Seeing mankind standing along the road

Bearing heavy burdens, life’s overload

 

Stopping to say, travel the other way

Sharing some kindness, from our Lord today

 

Shining Jesus’ light, for all to follow

Hearing His Word, rich wisdom to swallow

 

Overlooking life’s narrow-minded walk

Sharing some kindness, truth becomes our rock

 

Lending helping hands, sisters and brothers

Showering daily grace, like none other

 

Forsaking life’s blindness, opening eyes

Sharing some kindness, never in disguise

 

Helping others who travel beside us

Inviting them, catching rides on God’s bus

 

Loving with patience, goodwill overflows

Sharing some kindness, warming hearts aglow

 

Recalling Christ’s call, handing out His love

Sharing His mercy, planted from above

 

Paying it forward, kindness shared each day

Harvesting endless treasures from God’s way

 

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This poem is inspired by singer Glen Campbell’s classic tune, “Try a Little Kindness.”  Here is one of his renditions of this remarkable song.  Pay it forward, show the world some kindness.

Originally published December, 2020.

John James Audubon Quote

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There is but one kind of love; God is love, and all His creatures derive theirs from His.

From 1 John 4:19:  “We love because He first loved us.”

John James Audubon (1785-1851) was a French-American self-trained artist, naturalist, and ornithologist.

Following Truth’s Voice

From Jeremiah 29:13:  “When you search for Me, you will find Me; if you seek Me with all your heart.”

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Journey of darkness

Chasing empty voice

Life without answers

Nothing to rejoice

 

Hearing God’s whisper

Revered voice speaks out

Lighting righteous path

Faith hungers to sprout

 

Now, wander no more

Embracing God’s voice

Past left in ashes

Trusting mercy’s choice

 

Walking in God’s light

Goodness from above

Accepting His grace

Faith’s heart beats with love

 

Life’s upright answers

Sharing each rejoice

Hope at last finds God

Following truth’s voice

 

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

Mother Teresa Quote

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Words which do not give the light of Christ increase the darkness.

From John 8:12:  “Again Jesus spoke to them, saying, ‘I am the light of the world. Whoever follows Me will never walk in darkness but will have the light of life.'”

Franklin D. Roosevelt Quotes

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Happiness lies in the joy of achievement and the thrill of creative effort.

The only limit to our realization of tomorrow will be our doubts of today.  Let us move forward with strong and active faith.

Franklin D. Roosevelt (1882-1945) was the 32nd President of the United States (1933-1945). 

Rejuvenation (Elfchen Series #267)

Trusting

Praising

Faithful steps

Every day, believing

Mercy revealed through Jesus

Enriched

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Remaking

Accepting

Heavenly grace

From Father’s hands

Rising with faith’s Savior

Transformed

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Liberating

Releasing

Life’s burdens

Carried by Christ

Faith seeing His light

Freed

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