From My Journal (6/18)

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From Big Sky Buckeye

The size of our faith’s interactions with God will multiply with our frequency of worship and prayer.

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 18)

Oswald Chambers Quote

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We are uncertain of the next step, but we are certain of God. Immediately we abandon to God, and do the duty that lies nearest, He packs our life with surprises all the time.

From 1 John 3:2:  Beloved, we are God’s children now; what we will be has not yet been revealed.  What we do know is this:  when He is revealed, we will be like Him, for we will see Him as He is.”

Oswald Chambers (1874-1917) was a Scottish evangelist and Christian teacher.  Following his death from an illness while in Egypt during World War I, his wife took on the task of transcribing the detailed notes she had written from his lectures and sermons.  Gertrude Hobbs Chambers’ efforts resulted in the publication in 1924 of MY UTMOST FOR HIS HIGHEST.  I frequently read from this devotional, and it has greatly deepened my faith and understanding of God’s Word.

From My Journal (6/17)

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From Big Sky Buckeye

When a writer interacts with the world around him and adds a touch of futurism, the reader appreciates the journey’s imagination into science-fiction.

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 17)

H. G. Wells Quotes

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Human history becomes more a race between education and catastrophe.

What really matters is what you do with what you have.

H. G. (Herbert George) Wells (1866-1946) was a British novelist, journalist, and historian.  Many of his published works share a futuristic view, and this has earned him the distinction of being the “father of science fiction.”

From My Journal (6/16)

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From Big Sky Buckeye

When reading from the prophet Isaiah’s verses, we see Jesus.  His Father’s grace-filled plan of salvation stands right before our eyes.

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 16)

Reliving Yesterday

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Remembering past, page by page

Flipping through one more memory

Reliving yesterday’s heartaches

Manuscript’s incomplete, hollow words

 

Steaming locomotive hurls dreams

Sitting alone throughout this night

Waiting for next stop, none scheduled

Life’s empty script, more unfulfilled scenes

 

Seeing only darkness tonight

Looking out into gloom’s abyss

Thinking, will morning arrive soon?

Starless sky offers nothing to find

 

Hearing dreadful noise far ahead

Tumbling from seat, frail ego bruised

Realizing train’s journey derailed

Future’s blueprint—one big, jumbled mess

 

Waking to sunrise’s promise

Feeling blood flowing through veins

Pinching self, wanting to make sure

Yesterday forgotten, quiet now

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From My Journal (6/15)

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From Big Sky Buckeye

Learning from one’s trials builds necessary endurance for the days ahead.

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 15)

Tina Turner Quotes

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I believe that if you’ll just stand up and go, life will open up for you.

Love is definitely a foundation, a spiritual connection that makes peace.

Tina Turner (1939-2023) was an American-born singer who became known as the “Queen of Rock ‘n Roll.”

From My Journal (6/14)

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From Big Sky Buckeye

We often need words of encouragement, and God provides messengers to share His timely 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 June 14)

Charles Swindoll Quote

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The only way to find happiness in the grind of life is to do so by faith.

From 2 Corinthians 5:6-7:  “So we are always confident, even though we know that while we are at home in the body we are away from the Lord—for we walk by faith, not by sight.”