From My Journal (5/16)

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From Big Sky Buckeye

When a poet steps back and turns his verses into a mirror’s reflection, he desires to keep searching for himself.

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 16)

Gloria Steinem Quotes

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Without leaps of imagination or dreaming, we lose the excitement of possibilities.

Once we give up searching for approval, we often find it easier to earn respect.

Gloria Steinem (born 1934) is an American journalist, speaker, and political activist.  Much of her life’s work has revolved around the equality and rights of women.

Monday Memories: Transforming Life

From Romans 12:11:  “Do not lag in zeal, be ardent in spirit, serve the Lord.”

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Offering our bodies to our Father

As a living sacrifice to the Lord

Forever transformed, through His renewal

Bringing new life, by God’s sacred accord

 

Accepting God’s will with sober recourse

Remaining faithful, God living with us

His Word, always cleanses our sinful ways

With God’s plan, a Holy and perfect plus

 

God’s love is genuine, filled with His grace

Stepping forward, stoked with spirited zeal

Remaining steadfast, to all which is good

Serving God, escaping heavy ordeals

 

Steering ourselves, with total discipline

According to God’s proud expectations

Living and serving His Holy Kingdom

Avoiding the Enemy’s temptations

 

Remaining patient, despite life’s trials

Providing His strength, God leading us all

Walking in faith, taking the Lord’s high road

Living peacefully, following His call

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From the words of American pastor, Harry Emerson Fosdick:  “No horse gets anywhere until he is harnessed.  No life ever grows great until it is focused, dedicated, disciplined.”

 

Originally published March, 2020.

From My Journal (5/15)

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From Big Sky Buckeye

One of God’s ultimate purposes is to mold and transform us into a source of grace for others to witness.

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 15)

From My Journal (5/14)

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From Big Sky Buckeye

Without life’s challenges, the sweet taste of accomplishment would be absent in our lives.

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 14)

Max Lucado Quote

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The next time you’re disappointed, don’t panic and don’t give up.  Just be patient and let God remind you He’s still in control.

From Luke 8:15:  “But as for that in the good soil, these are the ones who, when they hear the word, hold it fast in an honest and good heart and bear fruit with endurance.

From My Journal (5/13)

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From Big Sky Buckeye

With another day, one of nature’s most defining purposes is to teach us.

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 13)

Lori Gottlieb Quotes

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We are mirrors reflecting mirrors reflecting mirrors, showing one another what we can’t yet see.

We grow in connection with others.

Lori Gottlieb (born 1966) is an American bestselling author, therapist, and speaker.

Daily Presence (Elfchen Series #152)

Breaking Through

Life’s

Impenetrable walls

Love-filled kindness

Discovering smallest of cracks

Angels

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At Our Side

Everlasting

God’s perfection

Illustrating another scene

Navigating life’s imperfect journey

Peace

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Exiting Fast Lane

Slowing

Life’s pace

Conversing with Father

Sensing His uncompromising grace

Shifting

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This series of poems (written in the German-inspired style of Elfchen or Elevenie) shares a total of eleven words in each poem, with a sequence by line of one, two, three, four, and one words.

From My Journal (5/12)

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From Big Sky Buckeye

When facing life’s inevitable roadblocks, God’s presence teaches us to hit the pause button first, and then proceed under His grace.

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 12)