It is not enough to have a good mind; the main thing is to use it well.
Common sense is the most widely shared commodity in the world, for every man is convinced that he is well supplied with it.
Rene Descartes (1596-1650) was a French philosopher and mathematician. His works were instrumental in the emergence of modern philosophy and science.
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Jesus uses His risen light to transform our focus upward to experience the steadfast truth found in His Father’s Word.
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(Updated November 29)
Each year follows another
Memories flowing downhill
Some filled with only sadness
Others sketched with joyful thrills
Another sunrise knocking
“Father Time” never slows down
Blessed to be alive, Amen!
One more day, praises go round
Sometimes days feel like winter
Overwhelmed with sky of gray
Other days waken to spring
Youthfulness wanting to play
Daily lessons in patience
Treasures come from smallest gifts
Appetite filled with sweetness
Road ahead, free of snowdrifts
Sunset wraps up one more day
Nightly dreams forever seek
Thankful for every blessing
Journey’s perseverance speaks
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Life’s journey invites us to continue reaching for the stars. Yes, we will never quite reach them, but the growth that we experience with the effort will prepare us for our next adventure.
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(Updated November 28)
Everything takes time. Bees have to move very fast to stay still.
Almost anything that you pay close, direct attention to becomes interesting.
David Foster Wallace (1962-2008) was an American writer and university professor of creative writing.
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Autumn’s landscape offers a masterpiece filled with fall colors, harvested fields, and cooler weather. All invite us to share our gratitude.
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(Updated November 27)
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Sometimes when the world’s noise becomes unbearable, one needs to seek a refreshing avenue of peace.
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(Updated November 26)
Tomorrow is always fresh, with no mistakes in it.
All things great are wound up with all things little.
Lucy Maud Montgomery (1874-1942) was a Canadian writer. In 1908, she published her first novel, Anne of Green Gables.
Summer sunrise lights up the vast Montana prairie
Fields of grain smelling like sweetest confectionery
Farmers and ranchers always start up their days early
Full and hearty breakfast, making any man feel burly
This morning’s itinerary calls for baling hay
Alfalfa windrows cannot wait around all day
With tractor pulling an old baler, creating perfect bales
Gentle morning breeze fills out the air like a ship’s sails
Midday arrives, there’s time for a quick, tasty bite
Wife packs dinner with her usual special delights
Afternoon heat and wind suspend all baling for now
Starting up the swather, cutting hay as time allows
Thinking about next week, wheat looking to ripen by then
Combine stands ready and dependable, just like Big Ben
About an hour before sundown, pick-up truck returns home
Just enough daylight to check a few cows where they roam
Supper bell will be ringing soon, so need to finish now
Washing up, sitting down with wife, enjoy hearty chow
Praying together, evening transcends with the setting sun
Thankful for the Lord’s help with another day’s work done
Originally published August, 2020.
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When we take the time to search for God’s blessings, we discover that we have so much to be thankful for.
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(Updated November 25)
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