Every Detail

From James 1:2-4: “My brothers and sisters, whenever you face various trials, consider it all joy, because you know that the testing of your faith produces endurance. And let endurance complete its work, so that you may be complete and whole, lacking in nothing.”

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Creator’s lessons
Persistent light
Filled with endurance
Growth taking flight

Father’s watchful eye
Every detail
Patient, daily breath
Peace without fail

Creator’s guidance
Grace fills each day
Molded through His love
Faith’s only way

Father’s faithfulness
Hope’s rising tides
Tireless in nature
Mercy untied

Creator’s impulse
Daily outreach
Always on target
Wisdom shall teach
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From Proverbs 2:9-10: “Then you will understand righteousness and justice and equity, every good path, for wisdom will come into your heart, and knowledge will be pleasant to your soul.”

Venturous Outlook (Haiku Series #369)

Lessons Learned

Money rolling in

Overlooking darker clouds—

Bust follows each boom

Overwhelmed Again

Filling in-basket

Volume of data implodes—

Too much to process

Future’s Take

Climate change debate

Reflecting fact or fiction—

Tomorrow answers

Lyndon B. Johnson Quotes

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There is no issue of States’ rights or National rights.  There is only the struggle for human rights.

We can draw lessons from the past, but we cannot live in it.

Lyndon B. Johnson (1908-1973) was the 36th President of the United States.

Helen Keller Quotes

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Life is a succession of lessons which must be lived to be understood.

Be of good cheer.  Do not think of today’s failures, but of the success that may come tomorrow.

Helen Keller (1880-1968) was an American author and lecturer.  Her own journey through blindness and deafness encouraged her to advocate for the rights of others who live with disabilities.  

Reflecting Light (Haiku Series #343)

Precious Retreat

Scripture’s rendezvous

Morning peace at last arrives—

Forgiving grace brewed

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This Moment

Remember always

Today learned from yesterday—

Tomorrow’s wings wait

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Just Friends

Slow brewed with freshness

Confidence fills every cup—

Joy’s interactions

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Filled with Grace

From Psalm 119:105:  “Your word is a lamp to my feet and a light to my path.”

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Early morning surroundings

Freshly brewed coffee now poured

Moments of light compounding

Conversation with faith’s Lord

 

Bible’s pages reopened

Study begins with God’s Word

Grace knocking, heart now opened

More than coffee being stirred

 

Gentle spirit settles in

Wisdom seeks receptive ear

Father finds trusted plug-in

Lessons become crystal clear

 

Coffee cup now filled with grace

Sunrise seals Savior’s snapshot

Rising in this humble place

Redemption forever bought

 

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From Ephesians 1:7:  “In him we have redemption through His blood, the forgiveness of our trespasses, according to the riches of His grace.”

Rudyard Kipling Quotes

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I always prefer to believe the best of everybody, it saves so much trouble.

I keep six honest serving men (they taught me all I know); their names are What and Why and When and How and Where and Who.

Rudyard Kipling (1865-1936) was an English writer, poet, and journalist.  He was born in British India, which inspired many of his works.

Just Another Day (Haiku Series #319)

Hoop’s March Madness

Witnessing upsets

“Cinderella” storylines–

Underdogs rise up

Lessons from Dad

Time for spring cleaning

Hey son, use more elbow grease—

Ouch . . . tennis elbow!

Missing Link

 Humor striking out

“Generation Gap” witnessed—

Dad’s jokes falling flat

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Sharpening Each Thought

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Winter’s fading breath

Discovering light

One final snowflake

Springtime taking flight

 

Winter pushed aside

Taking rest once more

Moved from nature’s shelf

Change coming ashore

 

Time bursting forward

Sharpening each thought

Landscape’s fresh colors

Lessons being taught

 

Young and old smiling

Finding spring abloom

Nature turns its page

Song fills every room

 

Daylight grows longer

Feeling warmth each day

April showers come

May flowers will stay

 

Life’s faithful rhythm

Rising overnight

Harmony fills hearts

Love found at first sight

 

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Perseverance Speaks

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Each year follows another

Memories flowing downhill

Some filled with only sadness

Others sketched with joyful thrills

 

Another sunrise knocking

“Father Time” never slows down

Blessed to be alive, Amen!

One more day, praises go round

 

Sometimes days feel like winter

Overwhelmed with sky of gray

Other days waken to spring

Youthfulness wanting to play

 

Daily lessons in patience

Treasures come from smallest gifts

Appetite filled with sweetness

Road ahead, free of snowdrifts

 

Sunset wraps up one more day

Nightly dreams forever seek

Thankful for every blessing

Journey’s perseverance speaks

 

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