Self-Reflection
Remaining honest
Mirror’s objective vision—
Character’s guardrails

Humbleness
Life’s daily balance
Spotlight upon others’ work—
Self-pride takes backseat

Aboveboard
Today’s challenges
Actions held accountable—
Tomorrow strengthened

Remaining honest
Mirror’s objective vision—
Character’s guardrails

Life’s daily balance
Spotlight upon others’ work—
Self-pride takes backseat

Today’s challenges
Actions held accountable—
Tomorrow strengthened


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Sometimes life prompts us to look into the mirror before we act or speak. Self-reflection can be an effective teacher.
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(Updated December 31)

The secret of change is to focus all of your energy not on fighting the old, but on building the new.
The secret of happiness, you see, is not found in seeking more, but in developing the capacity to enjoy less.
Socrates (death in 399 B.C.) was a Greek philosopher from Athens. He has often been credited with the founding of Western philosophy.

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Every day nature’s landscape praises the masterful goodness of our Creator.
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 December 30)

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Life will bring us encounters with chaos or uncertainty. It is refreshing and encouraging to know that Jesus walks in our midst.
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 December 29)

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Sometimes the lingering snow in March reminds us to exhibit the patience of a lamb while the lion roars.
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 December 28)

A person often meets his destiny on the road he took to avoid it.
Sadness flies away on the wings of time.
Jean de La Fontaine (1621-1695) was a French fabulist as well as a widely read poet.

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The “real” truth will always be found in God’s Word.
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 December 27)

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Our heavenly Father understands how a Bethlehem-born Prince will bring tomorrow’s light, illuminated with the gift of eternity’s peace.
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 December 26)

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May the Christmas season’s hope, peace, joy, and love continue to be given to all whom we meet.
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 December 25)