John Steinbeck Quotes

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A man without words is a man without thought.

Ideas are like rabbits.  You get a couple and learn to handle them, and pretty soon you have a dozen.

John Steinbeck (1902-1968) was an American writer.  As an author of nearly three dozen books, he was recognized for his ability to bring realism into each one with keen perception and imagination.  In 1962, he earned the Nobel Prize for Literature.

Jimmy Buffet Quotes

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Life is a journey that’s measured not in miles or years but in experiences, and the route our life takes is built not on roads but on songs.

Songwriters write songs, but they really belong to the listener.

Jimmy Buffet (born 1946) is an American singer and songwriter.  He has also written three number-one bestsellers.

Tina Turner Quotes

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I believe that if you’ll just stand up and go, life will open up for you.

Love is definitely a foundation, a spiritual connection that makes peace.

Tina Turner (1939-2023) was an American-born singer who became known as the “Queen of Rock ‘n Roll.”

Treasured Minutes (Haiku Series #234)

Rested and Ready

Mother joins baby

Replenishing energy—

Growing together

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Steady Hand

Past memories teach

Navigating one more storm—

Ship staying afloat

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Poet’s Target

Every flowing verse

Drawn in deeper with each sip—

Not wanting to leave

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Emma Goldman Quotes

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Liberty will not descend to a people, a people must raise themselves to liberty.

People have only as much liberty as they have the intelligence to want and the courage to take.

Emma Goldman (1869-1940) was a Lithuanian-born writer and political activist.  

Broken, Yet Chosen

From Psalm 51:17:  “The sacrifice acceptable to God is a broken spirit; a broken and contrite heart, O God, you will not despise.”

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Broken, yet chosen

Each doubt overcome

Following Jesus

Mercy’s sacred drum

 

Every believer

Jesus commissions

Making disciples

Spirit-led missions

 

God choreographs

Gospel-filled verses

Outlining faith’s map

Sin’s path reverses

 

Blessed tomorrow

One empty heart waits

Filling with Jesus

Shepherd opens gate

 

Hand-picked by Savior

Together as one

Stirring grace within

Eternity’s sun

 

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From Matthew 28:19-20:  “Go therefore and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit and teaching them to obey everything that I have commanded you.  And remember, I am with you always, to the end of the age.”

Heavenly Witness (Elfchen Series #156)

Affirming

Nourishing

Inner self

Unconditional love received

Running toward sustaining light

Grace

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Defining

Precious

Daily moments

Prayer sharpens focus

Faith connects with Scripture

Journey

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Rising

Challenges

Weaknesses transformed

Trust strengthens endurance

Heart overflows with joy

Overcome

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Bold Journey

From 2 Timothy 1:7:  “For God did not give us a spirit of cowardice but rather a spirit of power and of love and of self-discipline.”

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Showing gratitude, filled with praise

Daily worship focuses mind

Setting aside time for prayer

Bold journey’s mercy, never blind

 

Sharing devout faith with others

Treasured gift from Holy God’s hands

Serving with kindness, filled with joy

Bold journey follows His commands

 

Witnessing morning, Lord alive!

Death abolished, new life begins

Revealing eternity’s road

Bold journey sheds dark life of sin

 

Dying with Christ, now born again

Redemption drinks from blessed well

Enduring faithfulness shines bright

Bold journey freed from chains of hell

 

Teaching others from Lord’s Gospel

Strength received from His daily grace

Suffering shared, soldiers of Christ

Bold journey meets in Heaven’s place

 

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From 2 Timothy 2:11-13:  “The saying is sure:  If we have died with Him, we will also live with Him; if we endure, we will also reign with Him; if we deny Him, He will also deny us; if we are faithless, He remains faithful—He cannot deny himself.”

Countee Cullen Quotes

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I have a rendezvous with life.

Man dreams that he is more than a leaf in a tree.

Countee Cullen (1903-1946) was an American poet and novelist, who made a significant impact during the Harlem Renaissance.  

Brad Paisley Quotes

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Tomorrow is the first blank page of a 365-page book.  Write a good one.

Anytime you do something from the heart, people just know it.

Brad Paisley (born 1972) is a native of the American state of West Virginia.  He is a very accomplished country music singer, songwriter, and guitarist.