
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.

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.

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.
Searching
Unimaginable contrasts
Journey of paradox
Contentment as God intended
Faith

Trusting
Gospel’s vision
Nurturing healthy outlook
Spirit’s hand at work
Faith

Enduring
Challenging times
Tsunami of darkness
Firm foundation’s pilot light
Faith


There is a crack in everything, that’s how the light gets in. (Taken from his song “Anthem”)
You who wish to conquer pain, you must learn what makes one kind.
Leonard Cohen (1934-2016) was a Canadian-American singer-songwriter as well as a poet and novelist.

If we are meant to stay in one place, we would have roots instead of feet.
Maturing is realizing how many things don’t require your comment.
Rachel Wolchin is an American author and blogger.

What is any ocean but a multitude of drops?
Travel far enough, you meet yourself.
David Mitchell (born 1969) is an English novelist who is a best-selling author. He also has contributed to television and film as a screenwriter.
From Luke 24:13-15: “Now on that same day two of them were going to a village called Emmaus, about seven miles from Jerusalem, and talking with each other about all these things that had happened. While they were talking and discussing, Jesus Himself came near and went with them.”

On life’s Emmaus Road
Walking closely with thee
Grace of Jesus bestowed
Calvary’s path sets us free
Wilderness gathers near
Walking down evil’s road
Christ’s love making it clear
Sinful darkness now implodes
Life’s burdens weighing down
Walking with Christ, our Lord
Mercy begins countdown
Redemption coming on board
Heaven’s kingdom awaits
Walking each faithful path
Salvation opens gate
Jesus bridges judgement’s wrath

From Philippians 3:20: “But our citizenship is in heaven, and it is from there that we are expecting a Savior, the Lord Jesus Christ.”

Press forward. Do not stop, do not linger in your journey, but strive for the mark set before you.
From Philippians 3:13-14: “Brothers and sisters, I do not consider that I have laid hold of it, but one thing I have laid hold of: forgetting what lies behind and straining forward to what lies ahead, I press on toward the goal, toward the prize of the heavenly call of God in Christ Jesus.”
George Whitefield (1714-1770) was an English-born pastor and Christian evangelist. He spent the second half of his life in the American colonies.
Past links with today
Learning fills each tomorrow—
Venturing forward

Day’s epiphany
Outside one’s kitchen window—
Another clue waits

Preparing to share
Crafting yet another verse—
Soul opening up


You do what you can for as long as you can, and when you finally can’t, you do the next best thing.
Unfortunately, many people do not consider fun an important item on their daily agenda.
Chuck Yeager (1923-2020) was a United States Air Force aviator. He rose to a rank of Brigadier General, but he had preciously been well recognized for his flying exploits. Besides being a flying ace, he became the first pilot to exceed the speed of sound on a level flight in 1947.