John Mark Green Quotes

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Let’s just sit quietly and listen to the secrets the rain wants to tell us.

You are not the darkness you endured.  You are the light that refused to surrender.

John Mark Green is an American poet.

From My Journal (6/30)

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From Big Sky Buckeye

When we begin to see reflections of the Lord in our faith journey, we experience His divine maturity in ourselves.

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 June 30)

Marianne Williamson Quotes

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Let us remember that the longer we live, the more we know, and the more we know, the more beautiful we are.

From Proverbs 10:14:  “The wise lay up knowledge, but the mouth of a fool brings ruin near.”

Marianne Williamson (born 1950) is an American author who has written 14 books (at last count).  

Something

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Browsing life’s sketches

With another day

Searching for patterns

Something waits to say

 

Framing every word

With another thought

Discovering joy

Something ties each knot

 

Tasting sweet moments

With another page

Blending heartfelt dreams

Something comes of age

 

Leaving nest empty

With another flight

Seeking novel themes

Something waits to write

 

Plotting new sketches

With another scene

Finding new patterns

Something stirs, unseen

 

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Every morning I take a few quick minutes to complete a mini crossword puzzle.  The short journey helps to focus the mind on my next task.  Of course, my thoughts may be pulling together a theme for a new writing sketch as a poem or short story.

From My Journal (6/29)

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From Big Sky Buckeye

Occasionally, some of my writing inspiration is discovered at the bottom of my coffee cup.

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 June 29)

John Steinbeck Quotes

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A man without words is a man without thought.

Ideas are like rabbits.  You get a couple and learn to handle them, and pretty soon you have a dozen.

John Steinbeck (1902-1968) was an American writer.  As an author of nearly three dozen books, he was recognized for his ability to bring realism into each one with keen perception and imagination.  In 1962, he earned the Nobel Prize for Literature.

Daily Steps Forward

From Lamentations 3:22-23:  “The steadfast love of the Lord never ceases, His mercies never come to an end; they are new every morning; great is Your faithfulness.”

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Rising up every morning

Forgetting life’s messy side

Praying for much brighter day

God’s grace reverses high tide

 

Believing in God’s goodness

Guiding life’s vessel shoreward

Conversing with Lord Jesus

Blessed daily steps forward

 

Spending one more hour with God

Finding tomorrow’s new hope

Feeling seed of faith growing

Life discovers ways to cope

 

Walking away from dark past

Accepting changes through God

Witnessing grateful mercy

Life no longer feeling flawed

 

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From James 1:17-18:  “Every generous act of giving, with every perfect gift, is from above, coming down from the Father of lights, with whom there is no variation or shadow due to change.  In fulfillment of His own purpose He gave birth to us by the word of truth, so that we would become a kind of first fruits of His creatures.

From My Journal (6/28)

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From Big Sky Buckeye

When our faith is anchored in His Rock, God will strengthen our steps forward.

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 June 28)

From My Journal (6/27)

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From Big Sky Buckeye

The early morning hours share a calmness that brings tranquility to the heart.

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 June 27)

Jimmy Buffet Quotes

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Life is a journey that’s measured not in miles or years but in experiences, and the route our life takes is built not on roads but on songs.

Songwriters write songs, but they really belong to the listener.

Jimmy Buffet (born 1946) is an American singer and songwriter.  He has also written three number-one bestsellers.