There is power in speaking dreams into existence.
When the world tells you to shrink . . . expand.
Elaine Welteroth (born 1986) is an American journalist and author.
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Charles Swindoll Quote
Nothing is impossible with God. Will you ask the Lord to handle that specific impossibility, and then leave it with Him in a faith that simply will not doubt?
From Jeremiah 32:17: “Ah Lord God! It is You who made the heavens and the earth by Your great power and by Your outstretched arm! Nothing is too hard for You.”
Marcus Luttrell Quotes
Nothing just happens. You always have to strive.
Always look forward, never back.
Marcus Luttrell (born 1975) is a retired United States Navy Seal. In June, 2005, he was awarded the Navy Cross and Purple Heart for heroic actions in Afghanistan.
Charles Swindoll Quote
Because the Christian has the Lord Himself dwelling within, the potential for inner strength is unlimited. Only the indwelling, empowering Christ can give someone that much confidence.
From Psalm 107:9: “For He satisfies the thirsty, and the hungry He fills with good things.”
Ben Okri Quotes
Destiny plans a different route and fulfills the dream in ways we couldn’t have expected.
Creativity is the art of the impossible.
Ben Okri (born 1959) is a Nigerian-born poet and novelist. Much of his writing focuses on African post-modern and post-colonial traditions.
Red Skelton Quotes
Success in life is not determined by what you achieve, but by the obstacles you overcome.
A smile is a universal language. It doesn’t need translation.
Red Skelton (1913-1997) was an American entertainer who was best known for his radio and television shows between 1937 and 1971. He was a native of the “Hoosier State” of Indiana where he grew up in Vincennes.
(Red Skelton photos are courtesy of Pinterest.)
Nicky Gumbel Quote
Let your dreams be bigger than your fears, your actions louder than your words, and your faith stronger than your feelings.
From Matthew 19:24-26: “‘Again I tell you, it is easier for a camel to go through the eye of a needle than for someone who is rich to enter the kingdom of God.’ When the disciples heard this, they were greatly astounded and said, ‘Then who can be saved?’ But Jesus looked at them and said, ‘For mortals it is impossible, but for God all things are possible.'”
Nicky Gumbel (born 1955) is an English-born Anglican pastor and Christian author.
Monday Memories: Failing Once Again
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Failing once again
Life’s troubles bomb away
Whom shall I turn to?
Failing once again
Darkness moves ever closer
Where is the light?
Failing once again
Shame swallows me up
How can my spirit be restored?
Failing once again
Life’s torments engulf me
Why . . . why?
Failing once again
Loneliness surrounds my heart
What recourse do I have?
Failing once again
Life’s hour glass, now nearly empty
When will I be free?
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Failing once again . . .
Turning to my Heavenly Father
Never thinking of me as a bother
From a Cross, Salvation’s light sheds hope
Pulled up from the Pit by a Holy rope
Kneeling before the Savior, sins and all
Humbling following Him will be my call
Through a broken body and shed blood
By Grace alone, escaping life’s flash flood
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The structure of this poem features dual parts. In the beginning verses, the reader is taken to a much darker place. Using themes of sorrow, darkness, and hopelessness presents a challenge to both the reader and the writer. In answering the questions found in the poem, the ending verses are structured around common Christian themes of hope, joy, light, and rebirth.
Originally published May, 2020.
Patience’s Landscape
Meeting darkness once again
Searching for morning escape
Knowing sunrise overcomes
Patience, changing day’s landscape
Deflecting morning worries
Finding peace in clearest sky
Touching early hour’s stillness
Patience, never say goodbye
Wanting calmness, come forward
Filling positive mindset
Nurturing new attitudes
Patience, powers life’s reset
Stirring kindness from within
Enduring love for others
Overflowing into hearts
Patience, shared with another
Sailing serenity’s seas
Reaching for each shooting star
Focusing on tomorrow
Patience, lowers each crossbar
Nicky Gumbel Quote
Sometimes God calms the storm. Sometimes He lets the storm rage and He calms you.
From Proverbs 10:24-25: “What the wicked dread will come upon them, but the desire of the righteous will be granted. When the tempest passes, the wicked are no more, but the righteous are established forever.”
Nicky Gumbel (born 1955) is an English-born Anglican pastor and Christian author.
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