From My Journal (8/24)

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From Big Sky Buckeye

Any story reads with more realism when we witness the imperfections of each character.

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(Updated August 24)

Jesse Owens Quotes

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Friendships born on the field of athletic strife are the real gold of competition.  Awards become corroded, friends gather no dust.

The battles that count aren’t the ones for gold medals.  The struggles within yourself–the invisible, inevitable battles inside all of us–that’s where it’s at.

Jesse Owens (1913-1980) was an American track and field athlete.  During the 1936 summer Olympics, he became the first athlete to win four gold medals in a single Olympiad.

From My Journal (8/23)

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From Big Sky Buckeye

When dealing with life’s disappointments, accepting the Lord’s grace allows for refueling one’s faith, which insures tomorrow’s hope-filled steps.

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(Updated August 23)

From My Journal (8/22)

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From Big Sky Buckeye

Many of us often search for our lost moments of normalcy.

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(Updated August 22)

Emily Dickinson Quotes

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I am with lanterns, looking for myself.

To live is so startling, it leaves little time for anything else.

Emily Dickinson (1830-1886) was an American poet.  Little known during her life, Dickinson has become to be regarded as one of America’s most respected poets.

From My Journal (8/21)

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From Big Sky Buckeye

With every morning, we witness the Lord’s peace through another sunrise.  He strengthens our journey with His goodness.

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 August 21)

From My Journal (8/20)

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From Big Sky Buckeye

Scripture reminds us often of our ever-present God.  He is a Father for all seasons in our lives.

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 August 20)

Daniell Koepke Quotes

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Quiet the voice telling you to do more and be more, and trust that in this moment, who you are, where you are at, and what you are doing is enough.

You get to decide what you accept and what you let go.  You get to choose how to honor yourself, and how to protect your heart.

Daniell Koepke is an American writer.

From My Journal (8/19)

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From Big Sky Buckeye

As one season transitions into the next, there is much to remember and even more to look forward to.

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 August 19)

Knute Rockne Quotes

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Make the present good, and the past will take care of itself.

One man practicing sportsmanship is far better than a hundred teaching it.

Knute Rockne (1888-1931) was a Norwegian-born, American football player and college football coach.  During his 13 seasons of coaching at the University of  Notre Dame, his teams won 100 games and earned three national championships.