The remedy for discouragement is the Word of God. When you feed your heart and mind with its truth, you regain your perspective and find renewed strength.
From Isaiah 26:4: “Trust in the Lord forever, for in the Lord God you have an everlasting rock.“
Warren Wiersbe (1929-2019) was an American pastor and Christian writer. His journey as a Christian teacher was prolific with publication of over 50 books.
Pine trees on high alert
Single squirrel standing guard—
“No Christmas trees here!”
Grooming trails with care
Mountain welcomes each skier—
Tranquility shared
Morning’s rising sun
Landscape welcomes warming light—
Night’s snowflakes glisten
You’ll understand why storms are named after people.
The world only exists in your eyes. You can make it as big or as small as you want.
F. Scott Fitzgerald (1896-1940) was an American novelist and short story writer. Much of his best writing occurred during the Jazz Age, with THE GREAT GATSBY being recognized as his best work.
You cannot write well or much (and I venture the opinion that you cannot write well unless you write much) unless you form a habit.
Imagination grows by exercise, and contrary to common belief, is more powerful in the mature than in the young.
W. (William) Somerset Maugham (1874-1965) was a French-born English writer. His writings published quite an impressive collection of short stories, novels, and plays.
The greatest use of a life is to spend it for something that will outlast it.
The art of being wise is the art of knowing what to overlook.
Williams James (1842-1910) was an American psychologist and philosopher. He has often been referred to as the “father of American psychology.”
Uncertainty stirs
School bell rings with excitement–
Hello Mister Hink
Listening to tunes
“Please put your device away”—
Back in the saddle
“Hurry Doug, hurry”
Yellow bus driving away—
“My record’s perfect”
Faith gives you an inner strength and a sense of balance and perspective in life.
You have to dream, you have to have a vision, and you have to set a goal for yourself that might even scare you a little.
Gregory Peck (1916-2003) was an American actor and social activist. He received an Academy Award for Best Performance by an Actor in 1963 for his portrayal of Atticus Finch in “To Kill a Mockingbird.”
Kindness is the language which the deaf can hear and the blind can see.
Never allow someone to be your priority while allowing yourself to be their option.
Mark Twain (1835-1910) was an American author and humorist. He has often been praised as one of America’s greatest humorists, and American writer William Faulkner called him “the father of American Literature.”
All it takes is just a little change of perspective and you begin to see a whole new world.
We each see the world in our own way. That’s what makes it such a special place.
Bob Ross (1942-1995) was an American painter and art instructor. He served as television host of “The Joy of Painting” on PBS from 1983-1994.
Thunderstorm cuts in
Night plunges into drama—
Rescued at sunrise
Dancing all alone
Searching for tranquil partner—
Sunset’s peace steps in
Scaling mountaintop
Unveiling fresh perspective—
Creator reveals
Big Sky Buckeye 