From My Journal (2/18)

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From Big Sky Buckeye

The positive light of repentance can be difficult to fathom when darkness has ruled a heart for so long.

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 February 18)

Searching for Spring (Haiku Series #365)

Not Quite Yet

Frozen tundra’s cold

Fireplace consumes final log—

When will winter end?

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Calendar’s Frozen Page

Sunny skies, all blue

Winter’s Arctic deception—

Days of lasting chills

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Perhaps Now

Warm, westerly winds

Chinook’s welcome arrival—

Winter’s escape plan

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From My Journal (2/17)

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From Big Sky Buckeye

A writer’s journey with words will take him through a hallmark of seasons.

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 February 17)

Marian Anderson Quotes

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The minute a person whose word means a great deal dares to take the open-hearted and courageous way, many others will follow.

We are all here to have a kind of living of our own and to be recognized for what we are.

Marian Anderson (1897-1993) was an American contralto whose deep, rich voice presented a variety of music from opera to spirituals. She performed in many venues in both Europe and the United States for nearly 40 years.

From My Journal (2/16)

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From Big Sky Buckeye

Faith in God’s guiding Word lights one’s way to follow His most desired and trusted path.

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 February 16)

From My Journal (2/15)

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From Big Sky Buckeye

We are blessed to have Jesus leading us.  His eternal flame will light our way.

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(Updated February 15)

From My Journal (2/14)

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From Big Sky Buckeye

The contrast between life’s goodness and adversity sometimes grows wider in our own eyes.  We must remember how patience with God’s plans served Job.

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 February 14)

North Dakota Quotes

Each of the following people were born in the American state of North Dakota.  Enjoy their collective wisdom and observations.

Lawrence Welk (1903-1992) Born in Strasburg, bandleader and television host

Never trust anyone completely but God.  Love people, but put your full trust only in God.

Eric Sevareid (1912-1992) Born in Velva, author and television news journalist

The biggest big business in America is not steel, automobiles, or television.  It is the manufacture, refinement, and distribution of anxiety.

Dale Brown (born 1935) Born in Minot, college basketball coach

Adversity only visits the strong.  It stays forever with the weak.

Left to right:  Lawrence Welk, Eric Sevareid, Dale Brown.  (Courtesy of Pinterest)

From My Journal (2/13)

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From Big Sky Buckeye

God’s transforming Word enriches our daily walk of faith.

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 February 13)

From My Journal (2/12)

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From Big Sky Buckeye

May we share sweetness with others through our gentle kindness.

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 February 12)