Treasured Minutes (Haiku Series #234)

Rested and Ready

Mother joins baby

Replenishing energy—

Growing together

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Steady Hand

Past memories teach

Navigating one more storm—

Ship staying afloat

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Poet’s Target

Every flowing verse

Drawn in deeper with each sip—

Not wanting to leave

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From My Journal (6/13)

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From Big Sky Buckeye

The day blossoms with every positive step taken . . . no matter the size.

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 13)

Emma Goldman Quotes

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Liberty will not descend to a people, a people must raise themselves to liberty.

People have only as much liberty as they have the intelligence to want and the courage to take.

Emma Goldman (1869-1940) was a Lithuanian-born writer and political activist.  

From My Journal (6/12)

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From Big Sky Buckeye

Even when the waves of darkness are poised to crash upon us, God’s faithfulness fills our 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 June 12)

From My Journal (6/11)

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From Big Sky Buckeye

Christ’s love supports and encourages our faith through His transforming actions.

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 11)

Oswald Chambers Quote

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God never gives us anything accidental.  Nothing is easier than getting into a right relationship with God except when it is not God whom you want but only what He gives.

From Jeremiah 45:5:  “And you, do you seek great things for yourself?  Do not seek them, for I am going to bring disaster upon all flesh, says the Lord, but I will give you your life as a prize of war in every place to which you may go.”

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 (6/10)

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From Big Sky Buckeye

Even the smallest, faithful light can guide others to follow.

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 10)

F. Scott Fitzgerald Quotes

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Never confuse a single defeat with a final defeat.

There is no confusion like the confusion of a simple mind.

F. Scott Fitzgerald (1896-1940) was an American novelist and short story writer.  Much of his best writing occurred during the Jazz Age, with THE GREAT GATSBY being recognized as his best work.

From My Journal (6/9)

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From Big Sky Buckeye

The Lord encourages us daily to share our faith through our words and actions.  May these bless another with a tender slice of 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 June 9)

Nature Overcomes

In recent weeks, high level winds have moved a thick, smoky haze from Canadian wildfires into the airspace in some of the northern regions of the United States.  

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Northern-based fires burn

Smothering southern skies

Nature under assault

Day-by-day forecasts advise

 

Hazy, smoky skies

Hiding morning sunshine

Air quality alert

Heavens covered in disguise

 

Filtered sky above

Waiting for winds to change

Today must continue

Even though feeling short-changed

 

Fires now flaming out

Welcoming back blue sky

Sun makes blessed comeback

Disruptive smoke says goodbye

 

Nature overcomes

Pushing through stressful days

Time ahead brings healing

Sky offers hours to stargaze

 

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