Love is like a good piece of wood: It just gets stronger and stronger as the years go by.
It’s not the beginning or the destination that counts. It’s the ride in between.
[Both quotes taken from The Christmas Train.]
David Baldacci (born 1960) is an American novelist.
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Many of us come to Jesus with enthusiasm, much like Peter. We are reminded that our faith journey may feel like a marathon, but the eternal destination is worth it all.
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(Updated January 22)
Shelving pride’s spirit
Infusing fresh, new outlook—
Filled with humbleness
Dreaming overnight
Reaching for another star—
Tomorrow refreshed
Character’s frayed rope
Integrity’s transformed strength—
Potential nourished
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While some of our daily routines have been amended because of life’s circumstances, God’s routines continue as always. His Word nourishes our faith, and our buttressed outlook opens our eyes to see eternal hope.
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(Updated January 21)
Common sense in an uncommon degree is what the world calls wisdom.
Silence does not always mark wisdom.
Samuel Taylor Coleridge (1772-1834) was an English poet, theologian, and philosopher. He was considered to be one of the founders of the Romantic Movement in England.
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Immersed in God’s river of living water, our regular Bible reading fills our faith with His truth.
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(Updated January 19)
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Today’s work ethic will unlock tomorrow’s opportunity.
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(Updated January 18)
A man who is good enough to shed his blood for the country is good enough to be given a square deal afterwards.
Far and away the best prize that life has to offer is the chance to work hard at work worth doing.
[Both quotes come from separate speeches during 1903 where President Roosevelt was proposing his “Square Deal” as part of the federal government’s progressive reforms.]
Theodore Roosevelt (1858-1919) was the 26th President of the United States.
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Our faith’s firm foundation is built upon the Light found in an empty, darkened tomb.
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(Updated January 17)
Wind’s inviting voices
Welcoming from shadow’s past
Harmonizing spirits
Bright skies trying to hold fast
Darkness taking shortcut
Wakening to rising sun
Searching for tomorrow
Ahead of each setting sun
Wind chimes at every hour
Reminding of yesterday
Wishing for better times
Memories’ daily ballet
Today never backtracks
Writing journey’s blessed song
Soaring ahead, true joy
Nature’s essence comes along
Wind gathers final breath
Inviting darkness back in
Following every star
Round of dreams, ready to spin
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