James Michener (1907-1997)
Character consists of what you do on the third and fourth tries.
An age is called Dark, not because the light fails to shine, but because people refuse to see it.
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Tag Archives: life
Into New Life (Elfchen Series #56)
Saving
Fellowship
With Jesus
Walking from darkness
Into His joyous light
Forgiven
Disciplining
Called
Go forth
Share Christ’s light
Bring witness and healing
Collectively
Living
Believers
Gathered together
Jesus, Risen Savior
“Peace be with you”
Alive
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.
John Trent Quotes
If we are serious about helping our children move toward warmth and light and love, we need to light their footsteps on just such a positive path.
Every person needs the blessing to feel truly loved and secure about himself or herself.
Moments in Time (Haiku Series #132)
Enriched
Music plus coffee
Delightful early morning—
Time for one more round
Nurtured
Sensitive to love
Blissful, marital journey—
Together as one
Mobilized
Life’s rainy moments
Keep your umbrella handy—
Always be prepared
Monday Memories: 60’s Rock America
This poem was crafted and published back in September, 2019. The words present a memorable discussion of a most significant decade in American history. The text is shown with its original wording except where the rhyming format needed updating.
People recall the 60’s, a very “trendy” decade
Rocking America into a new era, never to fade
Momentous events and life transformations arrive
Creating a cultural revolution, just trying to survive
The youngest President ever elected in this land
Sending JFK with a new generation’s eager hands
President Kennedy challenges a waiting nation
Landing on the moon brings wonder and elation
Civil Rights for “all” people lights a hope-filled beam
Marching to Washington to hear “I Have a Dream”
Ford creates a flashy and stunning sports car
Rolling out the Mustang, best ‘lil pony by far
The British invade with innovative music to bring
Introducing the Beatles, their tunes endlessly sing
Southeast Asia slowly captures more of a nation’s time
Making Vietnam, a catalyst filling emotions that climb
Rock music festival invites all to a muddy field—Woodstock
Continuing to sing his top hits, Elvis Presley’s movies rock
Beautiful music and worthy films reach out to all
Singing and acting, Julie Andrews’ fills the call
Television comes into its own with new innovation
Viewing “The Fugitive” becomes a nation’s fixation
Assassinations tear through a nation, they sadly ring
Losing two Kennedy’s and Dr. King, forever will sting
American Generals Quotes
This quotations series will focus on four significant U.S. Army generals from World War II. Each man contributed mightily to the overall success of the Allies war effort. This outstanding quartet will feature: George C. Marshall, George S. Patton, Douglas MacArthur, and Omar Bradley. Postings will include two of these gentlemen at a time.
George C. Marshall (1880-1959)
When a thing is done, it’s done. Don’t look back. Look forward to your next objective.
George S. Patton (1880-1945)
Never tell people how to do things. Tell them what to do and they will surprise you with their ingenuity.
Glory in Creation
From Psalm 19:14: “Let the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart be acceptable to you, O Lord, my rock and my redeemer.”
Lofty heavens proclaiming
God’s awesome, mighty glory
Creation’s lasting showcase
His handiwork, our story
From day to day, night to night
Our Lord’s knowledge powers forth
His Spirit sustaining life
Praising His glory, henceforth
Covering soaring heavens
Faithful sunrise to sunset
Life manifests on this earth
Walking within God’s mindset
Nothing hidden from God’s eyes
Realm filled with wisdom and truth
His law always runs perfect
Commandments shout with pure truth
Coming forward, fear our Lord
Following Holy decrees
More precious than finest gold
Sweeter than honey, shall please
From Psalm 19:13: “Keep back your servant also from proud thoughts; do not let them have dominion over me. Then I shall be blameless, and innocent of great transgression.
Life Well Lived
Seasoned with many years
This ancient man delights
Very little he fears
Life tastes humble highlights
Living alone these days
Outliving many friends
Memories still ablaze
Through color-filled zoom lens
Nearly century old
Blessed career long gone
Bride’s love never grows cold
Still waking up at dawn
Sits at kitchen table
Daily Bible reading
Praying through God’s cable
Lord’s “Bread of Life” feeding
Walking at nearby park
Bench invites him to sit
Lifetime’s blossoming spark
Dreaming shall never quit
Parked at life’s interchange
Lifetime’s poetry writes
Witnessing time’s changes
Faith and love holding tight
Pearl Bailey Quotes
You must love in order to survive.
Everybody wants to do something to help, but nobody wants to be the first.
Charles Stanley Quote
The life we create is useful to God only if it is consistent with Jesus Christ’s foundation.
From 1 Corinthians 3:10-11: “According to the grace of God given to me, like a skilled master builder I laid a foundation, and someone else is building on it. Each builder must choose with care how to build on it. For no one can lay any foundation other than the one that has been laid; that foundation is Jesus Christ.”
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