Thomas Carlyle Quotes

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Of the things which men can do or make here below, by far the most momentous, wonderful and worthy are the things we call Books!

The best effect of any good book is that it excites the reader to self-activity.

Thomas Carlyle (1795-1881) was a Scottish-born essayist, historian, and philosopher.  He was a leading writer of the Victorian era.

From My Journal (12/26)

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Without experiencing darkness, we can never fully appreciate and embrace the Light.

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(Updated December 26)

From My Journal (12/25)

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From Big Sky Buckeye

While we witness God’s goodness through the birth of His Son, His infinite light continues to reach out to those who hunger for more.

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(Updated December 25)

From My Journal (12/24)

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From Big Sky Buckeye

Today and every day, stay connected to the single most important voice in one’s life journey . . . Jesus Christ.

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 December 24)

Interactions (Haiku Series #357)

Just Couldn’t Sleep

Night wakens sweet tooth

Harvesting freezer’s ice cream—

Sundae anyone?

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Oops!

 Backyard football game

Unleashing perfect spiral—

Kitchen window scores

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Love’s Warmth

Snowball fight pauses

Hot chocolate with cookies—

Mother born to lead

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From My Journal (12/23)

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From Big Sky Buckeye

Life’s a whole lot sweeter when it’s filled with positive interactions with others.

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 December 23)

Martin Buxbaum Quotes

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If we treated everyone we meet with the same affection we bestow upon our favorite cat, they, too, would purr.

Home is where we tie one end of the thread of life.

Martin Buxbaum (1912-1991) was an American writer.  Blind at birth, he underwent a cataract operation which restored his sight.

From My Journal (12/22)

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From Big Sky Buckeye

One’s faith calls upon courage, filled with patience, to believe and to trust the Light.

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 December 22)

From My Journal (12/21)

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From Big Sky Buckeye

Our Savior’s light will always burn brightest when our faith faces its ultimate tests of darkness.

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 December 21)

From My Journal (12/20)

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From Big Sky Buckeye

There will be days when we look into life’s mirror and see past reflections.  We realize that today needs to write a new chapter.

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 December 20)