Doris Day Quotes

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The most important thing in life is just living and loving.

Gratitude is riches.  Complaint is poverty.

Doris Day (1922-2019) was a renowned American actress and singer.  She also dedicated much of her life to being an animal rights activist.

From My Journal (5/21)

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From Big Sky Buckeye

Today’s faithful steps will sow seeds to harvest from God’s grace.

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(Updated May 21)

George Whitefield Quote

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Press forward.  Do not stop, do not linger in your journey, but strive for the mark set before you.

From Philippians 3:13-14:  “Brothers and sisters, I do not consider that I have laid hold of it, but one thing I have laid hold of:  forgetting what lies behind and straining forward to what lies ahead, I press on toward the goal, toward the prize of the heavenly call of God in Christ Jesus.”

George Whitefield (1714-1770) was an English-born pastor and Christian evangelist.  He spent the second half of his life in the American colonies.

From My Journal (5/20)

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From Big Sky Buckeye

Ultimately, we all need to decide . . . join life’s journey or stay on the sidelines.

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 May 20)

Winston Churchill Quotes

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An optimist sees the opportunity in every difficulty.

The only guide to man is his conscience.

Winston Churchill (1874-1965) served the United Kingdom as Prime Minister from 1940-1945 and later from 1951-1955.  He unwavering leadership during World War II lifted the spirits of his nation in the darkest of times.  He was also a prolific writer with countless published works.

From My Journal (5/19)

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From Big Sky Buckeye

God continues to enrich faith in order to replenish hope for tomorrow.

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 May 19)

From My Journal (5/18)

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From Big Sky Buckeye

Success rarely arrives as an overnight sensation.  It asks us to be patient and persevere.

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 May 18)

Ronald Reagan Quote

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Freedom is never more than one generation away from extinction.  We didn’t pass it to our children in the bloodstream.  It must be fought for, protected, and handed on for them to do the same.

Ronald Reagan (1911-2004) was America’s 40th President.  Years before he served his two terms of office as President (1980-1988), Reagan addressed the Republican National Convention in 1964.  The above excerpt comes from his Freedom Speech.

From My Journal (5/17)

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From Big Sky Buckeye

God has used the trials in my own life to build greater trust in Him.  Through it all, He has provided.

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 May 17)

Poetic Connections (Haiku Series #230)

Future

Past links with today

Learning fills each tomorrow—

Venturing forward

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Revealing

Day’s epiphany

Outside one’s kitchen window—

Another clue waits

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Words

Preparing to share

Crafting yet another verse—

Soul opening up

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