From My Journal (9/7)

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From Big Sky Buckeye

When we take advantage of life’s slower pace, we see a new way to fit our daily puzzle together.

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 September 7)

Walt Whitman Quotes

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Keep your face always toward the sunshine–and shadows will fall behind you.

Do anything, but let it produce joy.

Walt Whitman (1819-1892) was one of America’s most influential poets.  His writing prowess was not only evident in his poems, but also in his work as a journalist and essayist.

From My Journal (9/6)

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From Big Sky Buckeye

Our hope reaps the harvest of our faith.  Our faith is nourished from redemption found on a blood-stained cross.  Our salvation is sown with God’s love.

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 September 6)

Actions Forward (Haiku Series #243)

Perspective

Outlook smiling back

New day advancing forward—

Yesterday erased

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Sidekick

Constant companion

Life’s lyrics looking forward—

Melody’s rhythm

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Reassurance

Warming lonely heart

Blazing light sweeping forward—

Each morning sunrise

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From My Journal (9/5)

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From Big Sky Buckeye

There are times when each of us needs to find our quiet, contemplative place.  There we can seek an inner peace which strengthens us for tomorrow’s challenges.

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 September 5)

Maya Angelou Quote

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The real difficulty is to overcome how you think about yourself.

Hoping for the best, prepared for the worst, and unsurprised by anything in between.

Maya Angelou (1928-2014) was an American author, poet, and civil rights activist.  Her body of published work is found in autobiographies, essays, poems, and numerous credits in plays, movies, and television shows.

From My Journal (9/4)

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From Big Sky Buckeye

God shall never run away and hide.  His refuge remains open 24/7.

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 September 4)

From My Journal (9/3)

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From Big Sky Buckeye

We are called by Jesus to step forward into our righteous walk through 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 September 3)

From My Journal (9/2)

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From Big Sky Buckeye

Many of our heroes come from humble beginnings, and each makes our world a better place.

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 September 2)

Mary Roach Quotes

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Heroism doesn’t always happen in a burst of glory.  Sometimes small triumphs and large hearts change the course of history.

People are messy, unpredictable things.

Mary Roach (born 1959) is an American author who specializes in writing with themes about science and humor.