Writing is manual labor of the mind: a job, like laying pipe.
Because one has written other books does not mean the next becomes any easier.
John Gregory Dunne (1932-2003) was an American writer.
John Gregory Dunne Quotes
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Tag Archives: perseverance
Tom Hanks Quotes
Never give up because you never know what the tide will bring in the next day.
When you live a life with no boundaries, there’s less joy. If you can eat anything you want to, what’s the fun in eating anything you want to?
Tom Hanks (born 1956) is an American actor and filmmaker. Easily transitioning between comedic and dramatic roles, he has become one of the most honored and respected in his profession. He is an avid collector of manual typewriters with a collection of well over 200.
Journey’s Outcome
One more experiment
Searching for master key
Exhausting, sleepless night
Forever lost at sea
Mankind’s boundless journey
Seeking answers today
Unlocking wisdom’s gate
Outlook no longer gray
Hope fills lifetime’s errand
Harvesting one more thought
Meeting darkness head on
Tomorrow ties each knot
Nugget of knowledge found
Opening one more door
Sharing unfiltered light
Fresh discovery pours
Breath of perseverance
Building each cornerstone
Shaping journey’s outcome
Ripened beyond what’s known
Bonnie Blair Quotes
Winning doesn’t always mean being first. Winning means you’re doing better than you’ve done before.
Four key words–helped make my dreams come true. They are: dedication, balance, risk, and love.
Bonnie Blair (born 1964) was an American speed skater. She competed in four Winter Olympics where she won five gold medals and one bronze medal.
Winter Ending? (Haiku Series #366)
Think Again
Dressing in layers
Furnace running at top speed—
Now, who loves winter?
Any Day Now
Kitchen’s window view
Yard’s relentless, frozen scene—
Calendar says “Spring”
Finally!
Welcomed arrival
Spring bursting with treasured breath—
Red robin flies in
William Cowper Quote
Satan trembles when he sees the weakest saint upon his knees.
From Ephesians 6:18: “Pray in the Spirit at all times in every prayer and supplication. To that end, keep alert and always persevere in supplication for all the saints.”
William Cowper (1731-1800) was an English poet and hymn writer.
Embracing Tomorrow
From James 1:2-5: “My brothers and sisters, whenever you face various trials, consider it all joy, because you know that the testing of your faith produces endurance. And let endurance complete its work, so that you may be complete and whole, lacking in nothing. If any of you is lacking in wisdom, ask God, who gives to all generously and ungrudgingly, and it will be given you.”
Trusting with confidence
Facing life’s many trials
Testing of faith endures
Patience studies each mile
God supplies every tool
His wisdom offers light
Faith strengthened every day
Removing doubts each night
Leaving evil’s darkness
Rising sun brings great joy
Receiving peace through grace
Richness in truth deploys
Temptation’s breath withers
Forgiveness brings fresh start
Every chain now broken
Filling hope in one’s heart
Persevering each day
Walking with Christ above
Embracing tomorrow
Submission tastes His love
From James 1:12: “Blessed is anyone who endures temptation. Such a one has stood the test and will receive the crown of life that the Lord has promised to those who love Him.”
Journey’s Protector
From 1 Corinthians 15:56-58: “The sting of death is sin, and the power of sin is the law. But thanks be to God, who gives us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ. Therefore, my beloved brothers and sisters, be steadfast, immovable, always excelling in the work of the Lord because you know that in the Lord your labor is not in vain.”
Each advancing year
Blessed by Father’s love
Overcoming through faith
Joy’s praises soar above
Journey’s protector
Loved by Holy Son
Reconciling sin’s sting
Heaven’s work shall be done
Resurrection’s light
Powered by Son’s grace
Transforming forgiveness
Today’s peace to embrace
Steadfast in spirit
Encouraged by Son
Raising up hope’s outlook
Tomorrow’s rising sun
Mercy found in Christ
Discouraged no more
Witnessing Calvary
Redemption’s open door
From the words of English preacher, Charles Spurgeon: “By perseverance the snail reached the ark.”
Charles Stanley Quote
When you pray in Jesus’ name, God will transform your prayer life by turning uncertainty into confidence and confusion into the wisdom to know His will.
From Romans 8:26-27: “Likewise the Spirit helps us in our weakness, for we do not know how to pray as we ought, but that very Spirit intercedes with groanings too deep for words. And God, who searches hearts, knows what is the mind of the Spirit, because the Spirit intercedes for the saints according to the will of God.”
Charles Stanley (1932-2023) was an American pastor and Christian writer. He was dedicated to leading a teaching ministry.
Truth’s Impact (Elfchen Series #282)
Sustaining
Readiness
Destiny awakened
Walking with Jesus
Overcoming trials with joy
Perseverance
Strengthening
Submission
Faith tested
Believing in Jesus
Accepting His eternal love
Resilience
Sharpening
Prayer
Hope embraced
Kneeling before Jesus
Transforming away from doubt
Endurance
This series of poems (written in the German-inspired style of Elfchen or Elevenie) shares a total of eleven words in each poem, with a sequence by line of one, two, three, four, and one words.
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