
Talent is what you possess; genius is what possesses you.
Age is not different from earlier life as long as you’re sitting down.
Malcolm Cowley (1898-1989) was an American writer, editor, historian, and literary critic.

Talent is what you possess; genius is what possesses you.
Age is not different from earlier life as long as you’re sitting down.
Malcolm Cowley (1898-1989) was an American writer, editor, historian, and literary critic.

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True contentment rests in embracing and following the divine teachings of Jesus Christ. His Word is worth exponentially more than the enemy’s darkness-filled, false promises.
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(Updated January 5)

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May every believer faithfully pray for encouragement’s hope as each embraces the Lord’s unwavering message of peace and love.
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(Updated January 4)

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As adults, we can strive to make an earnest commitment to walk with our Father with obedience. Our efforts will serve as a role model for our children and grandchildren.
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(Updated January 3)

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Gathered from God’s Word, His precious nuggets of truth encourage each of us to open a window of self-reflection.
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(Updated January 2)

Buried among seeds of darkness
Fragile ember of light
Fractured so long ago
Breathing without hope this night
Surrounded by hidden shadows
Life searches for its peace
Emptied of hopeful thoughts
Whispering pain won’t decrease
Overwhelmed by hope’s icy breath
Tomorrow’s missing voice
Captured by someone else
Drifting, without any choice
Comforted by nurturing peace
Spirit scatters each cloud
Rescued by tender light
Trusting hope, darkness unplowed


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From life’s seemingly ordinary landscape, we just might discover something positive and refreshing.
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 January 1)

You have to water the flowers you want to grow.
Make small commitments and keep them. Be a light, not a judge. Be a model, not a critic. Be a part of the solution, not the problem.
Stephen Corey (born 1948) is an American writer, editor, and poet.

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Our heavenly Father strengthens faith when it encounters a turbulent storm 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 31)
Daughter plays all day
Riding Dad’s motorcycle—
Up for excitement

Mall’s escalator
Roller-coaster up, then down—
Child’s favorite ride

One more dollar, please?
Loving Dad empties wallet—
Grinch on vacation
