From My Journal (11/23)

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From Big Sky Buckeye

A poet’s own travels with words and their imagery makes for an amazing trip, filled with countless destinations.

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 November 23)

Amy Weatherly Quotes

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Good friendships take intentionality; you can’t ignore them and expect them to be healthy.

If you’re always too busy for your friends, you will have shallow friendships.

Amy Weatherly is an American author who remains active with writing and her down-to-earth blog (amyweatherly.com).  

From My Journal (11/22)

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From Big Sky Buckeye

While human love tries to capture the perfection found in God’s love, we will always fumble our imperfect love.  With His grace, we will be able to recover what seemed to have been lost.

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 November 22)

From My Journal (11/21)

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From Big Sky Buckeye

As often happens in life, today’s challenges will bear tomorrow’s fruits.

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 November 21)

Rosalynn Carter Quotes

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A leader takes people where they want to go.  A great leader takes people where they don’t necessarily want to go, but ought to be.

If you doubt you can accomplish something, then you can’t accomplish it.  You have to have confidence in your ability, and then be tough enough to follow through.

Rosalynn Carter (1927-2023) served as First Lady during her husband’s term of office as American President (1977-1981).  Involved with many accomplishments, she and Jimmy Carter were lifetime partners.  She was a devoted and tireless advocate for greater awareness of mental health and other humanitarian causes.

Monday Memories: Father’s Identity

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Beautiful melodies

Cellos and violins

Stirring memories

New lives, set to begin

 

Father with daughters

Growing up with each one

Precious treasures to bless

Through Father, Holy Son

 

Music playing, forevermore

Images of each step

Laughter filling their rooms

Love knocks at our doorstep

 

Afternoon tea parties

Playing games, singing songs

Favorite storybooks

Life perfect, never wrong

 

Seeing their eager eyes

Savoring school’s first day

Playing in autumn’s leaves

Days never seem too gray

 

Watching each girl mature

Life’s incredible ride

Graduation moments

Wedding days at their side

 

Playing in the background

Peaceful serenity

Past, special moments

Father’s identity

 

My life has been blessed with a splendid and loving trio of daughters who have made fatherhood a true blessing.  I was listening to a rendition of Johann Pachelbel’s “Canon in D Major” as I wrote this poem.  I especially enjoy strings or piano (all three of my daughters are accomplished piano players).  Here is a sample of the music.  Enjoy!

Originally published May, 2020.

From My Journal (11/20)

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From Big Sky Buckeye

A lifetime of memories is wrapped up in our experiences with family.

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 November 20)

Henry Drummond Quotes

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You will find as you look back upon your life, that the moments when you have truly lived are the moments when you have done things in the spirit of love.

Character grows in the stream of the world’s life.

Henry Drummond (1851-1897) was a Scottish evangelist, writer, and lecturer.

From My Journal (11/19)

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From Big Sky Buckeye

There will be days when we grow weary of digging through life’s questions all alone.  Then we realize that Jesus has uncovered His path to share answers through our deepest faith.

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 November 19)

From My Journal (11/18)

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From Big Sky Buckeye

Each of nature’s timeless discoveries is worth the patient waiting.

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 November 18)