We have to be braver than we think we can be, because God is constantly calling us to be more than we are.
From Isaiah 43:1: “But now thus says the Lord, He who created you, O Jacob, He who formed you, O Israel: Do not fear, for I have redeemed you; I have called you by name, you are mine.”
From the words of American pastor and Christian teacher, Charles Stanley: “Obeying God’s will in our lives should not be a burden but a thrilling adventure that we walk through with Him each day.”
Believer’s obedience
Thrilling adventure
Filled with Father’s blessed grace
Divine, joint venture
Trusting with patience of Job
Faith’s foundation grows
Living upon Father’s rock
His way always knows
One step follows another
Smallest matters count
Daily walk of faith matures
Father’s blessings mount
Escaping from sin’s darkness
Mercy marks life’s route
Repenting for transgressions
Father’s grace takes sprout
Obedience grows with love
Leading back to God
Life’s choices, Father rewards
His glory’s tripod
From Psalm 40:6-8: “Sacrifice and offering you do not desire, but you have given me an open ear. Burnt offering and sin offering you have not required. Then I said, ‘Here I am; in the scroll of the book it is written of me. I delight to do your will, O my God; your law is within my heart.'”
The Gospel is not speculation but fact. It is truth, because it is the record of as person who is the Truth.
From Colossians 3:1-2: “So if you have been raised with Christ, seek the things that are above, where Christ is, seated at the right hand of God. Set your minds on things that are above, not on things that are on earth.”
This informative post will be posted on Saturday along with my usual writing. We can all appreciate some of the lesser known facts from around the world.
In the early 1800s, it was customary for local U.S. banks to issue their own money. Given the large French-speaking population in Louisiana, the ten-dollar bills that came from that area frequently had DIX (which is French for “ten”) printed on them. People began to refer to those bills as “dixies” and to Louisiana as “Dixie Land.” In time, Dixie became a nickname applied to all of the Deep South.
Ringo Starr was a certified cosmetologist when he replaced Pete Best as The Beatle’s drummer. He joined the group hoping to make enough money to open his own hair salon.
These facts have been discovered in I NEVER KNEW THAT by David Hoffman (2009).
Make no mistake about it, “He’s got the whole world in His hands.” In doing so, he weaves everything together into His design.
From Proverbs 16:20: “Those who are attentive to a matter will prosper, and happy are those who trust in the Lord.”
To be a peacemaker is to reflect the image of our heavenly Father–using our breath, energy, and creativity to sow peace wherever the Spirit takes us.
From Matthew 5:9: “Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called children of God.”
Waiting . . .
Another minute
Problems downsizing
Lasting peace rising
Morning coffee brewed
Caffeine powers up
With every cup
Morning traffic jam
Anxiety parking
Shortcut embarking
Waiting . . .
Autumn’s arrival
Dazzling colors sing
Annual fall fling
Grocery line backup
Accept life’s downtime
Conversation time
Baby coming soon
First-time mother shines
Love’s newest headline
Waiting . . .
Hearty breakfast served
Blueberry pancakes
Hunger takes its break
Plane’s late departure
Airport’s normal tune
Returning home soon
Career door opens
New community
Opportunity
Waiting . . .
Life’s worries mounting
One more sleepless night
Sunrise shares insight
Page finally turns
Cherished feelings roam
Love finding its home
Day’s special moment
New baby arrives
Joining life’s archives
A wonderful thing about true laughter is that it just destroys any kind of system of dividing people.
He who laughs most, learns most.
The way to right wrongs is to turn the light of truth upon them.
Virtue knows no color line.
Ida B. Wells (1862-1931) was involved in the early years of the civil rights movement in the United States. Her background also included positions in investigative journalism and education. She was one of the founders of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP).
Written in February, 2020, this poem reflects forward in time when one is living those final precious years. In taking this Christian view, we ask God for those treasured “five more minutes.”
The elderly man’s final strength turns to run
His long, full life now enters its final sunset
Recalling the good times, craving a bit more
“Five more minutes” before the setting sun
Swapping one more story, with my dear Dad
His role in life, serving as my own launch pad
Listening to Neil Diamond, singing one more song
He conveys my love for “America”—forever strong
Taking extra time to say, “I sincerely apologize”
For actions which turned out bad, not very wise
Please God, just five more minutes . . .
Fishing the Madison River, time for one more cast
Herb standing ready, with a memory from the past
Experiencing one more awe-inspiring sunrise
One only God can create, His lasting surprise
Sharing a moment, with a special great-grandchild
Before falling back to sleep, she winks and smiles
Please God, just five more minutes . . .
Witnessing fresh, fallen snow—pristine white
Pine trees show off under moon’s bright light
Stepping into a high school classroom once more
Taking notes from the elite of the teaching corps
Witnessing a Big Montana Sky, fetches a smile
Please allow me to see, at least one more mile
Please God, just five more minutes . . .
Traveling to a place, never seen before
Anxious to view, what’s really in store?
Sharing with my bride, “I love you” one more time
Enduring heartbeats and affection, forever rhyme
Asking my Heavenly Father, for forgiveness
My risen Lord and Savior, being my witness
Thank you God for these five more minutes!
Big Sky Buckeye 