Jackie Joyner-Kersee Quotes

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The person who talks a lot or talks over people misses out because they weren’t listening.

I learned to listen and listen very well.  It helped me athletically and in the classroom as well.

Jackie Joyner-Kersee (both 1962) is an American track and field athlete.  Her prowess has been recognized by her excellence in the heptathlon and long jump.  Competing in four different summer Olympiads, she received three gold, one silver, and two bronze medals.

From My Journal (7/25)

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From Big Sky Buckeye

With faith in Christ, the unknown ahead of us doesn’t seem quite as daunting.

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(Updated July 25)

From My Journal (7/24)

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From Big Sky Buckeye

With faithful persistence, our witness of God’s grace will encourage us to implement His positive nature to change our life’s narrative.

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(Updated July 24)

From My Journal (7/23)

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From Big Sky Buckeye

Our Creator fully understands how His light expresses love for all living things.

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(Updated July 23)

From My Journal (7/22)

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From Big Sky Buckeye

When we realize that life’s journey leaves room for each tomorrow, we can appreciate how time offers goodness, filled with moments of joy.

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 July 22)

Grenville Kleiser Quotes

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A great river is not aimless.  It has direction and purpose.  So also must a good life have a definite aim; all its strength and fullness must be turned in one direction.

Be grateful for the joy of life.  Be glad for the privilege of work.  Be thankful for the opportunity to give and serve.

Grenville Kleiser (1968-1935) was an American author.  Many of his writings offered inspiration and guidance for personal development.

From My Journal (7/21)

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From Big Sky Buckeye

Time is such a precious commodity.  With God’s encouragement, may our own use of it bring Him glory.

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 July 21)

Grace Strickler Dawson Quotes

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We are weaving the future on the loom of today.

There are times when encouragement means a lot, and a word is enough to convey it.

Grace Strickler Dawson was an American poet.

From My Journal (7/1)

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From Big Sky Buckeye

When change arrives with an unfamiliar destination, God reminds us to trust.

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(Updated July 1)

From My Journal (6/30)

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From Big Sky Buckeye

I am grateful for the times when someone’s persuasive tone of grace helped me to go forward.

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 June 30)