Charles Swindoll Quote

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There is something wonderfully exciting about reaching into the future with excited anticipation, and those who pursue new adventures through life stay younger, think better, and laugh louder.

From Jeremiah 29:11:  “For surely I know the plans I have for you, says the Lord, plans for your welfare and not for harm, to give you a future with hope.

From My Journal (8/4)

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From Big Sky Buckeye

God’s love overflows with His goodness.

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 August 4)

From My Journal (8/3)

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From Big Sky Buckeye

Early in the morning, one welcomes the incessant quietness of the predawn.

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 August 3)

Esther Hicks Quotes

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The greatest gift you can ever give another person is your own happiness.

It is impossible to control conditions that others have created.

Esther Hicks (born 1948) is an American inspirational speaker and author.

From My Journal (8/2)

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From Big Sky Buckeye

Our lives deserve to be filled with less worry and more hope.

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 August 2)

Harry Ironside Quote

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We would worry less if we praised more.

From Psalm 28:7:  “The Lord is my strength and my shield; in Him my heart trusts; so I am helped, and my heart exults, and with my song I give thanks to Him.”

Harry Ironside (1876-1951) was a Canadian-born pastor, theologian, and Christian author.  This renowned Bible teacher wrote over 100 books, booklets, and pamphlets.

Surpassing Life’s Hurdles (Haiku Series #241)

Responding

Human element

Instinct joins intuition—

Finding solutions

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Connecting

Waiting at crossroads

Game’s intangible knowledge—

Patience now answers

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Succeeding

Flipping day’s chessboard

Applying lifetime of moves—

Evading checkmate

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From My Journal (8/1)

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From Big Sky Buckeye

Sometimes life asks us to look into our past to see our future.

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 August 1)

Daniell Koepke Quotes

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You have to listen to the sound of your own breathing and honor the truth inside you.

Everyone messes up, lets people down, and makes mistakes.  Not because we’re inadequate or fundamentally inept, but because we’re imperfect and fundamentally human.

Daniell Koepke is an American writer.

From My Journal (7/31)

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From Big Sky Buckeye

Only the Lord’s living water can truly refresh our thirst from our wilderness journey.

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 July 31)