From My Journal (8/21)

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From Big Sky Buckeye

With every morning, we witness the Lord’s peace through another sunrise.  He strengthens our journey with His goodness.

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(Updated August 21)

From My Journal (8/20)

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From Big Sky Buckeye

Scripture reminds us often of our ever-present God.  He is a Father for all seasons in our lives.

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(Updated August 20)

Daniell Koepke Quotes

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Quiet the voice telling you to do more and be more, and trust that in this moment, who you are, where you are at, and what you are doing is enough.

You get to decide what you accept and what you let go.  You get to choose how to honor yourself, and how to protect your heart.

Daniell Koepke is an American writer.

Monday Memories: Nature’s Endless Song

I feel so fortunate to have so much of nature’s treasures not far from my front door.  Two metro parks are a short drive away, and their endless song always beckons me to return.  The photos used with this poem were taken in central Ohio at various times of the year.

Nature will never sing the blues

Her beauty sends out blessed clues

 

Walking with her in tranquil woods

Sharing her soul, always feels good

 

Moments cherished, singing with joy

Her spirit brings much to enjoy

 

Spending endless hours in her care

Filling with melodies to share

 

Life’s journey follows nature’s tune

Her endless smile reaches the moon

 

Smelling the essence of tall pines

Tasting better than vineyard’s wines

 

Cycle of living never fades

Nature coyly playing charades

 

Changing seasons bring new décor

Hearing symphonies, voices soar

 

Autumn sets up winter’s game plan

Spring fading into summer’s tan

 

Composing its endless, ageless song

Hearing nature, singing along

Originally published June, 2020.

From My Journal (8/19)

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From Big Sky Buckeye

As one season transitions into the next, there is much to remember and even more to look forward to.

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(Updated August 19)

Knute Rockne Quotes

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Make the present good, and the past will take care of itself.

One man practicing sportsmanship is far better than a hundred teaching it.

Knute Rockne (1888-1931) was a Norwegian-born, American football player and college football coach.  During his 13 seasons of coaching at the University of  Notre Dame, his teams won 100 games and earned three national championships.

From My Journal (8/18)

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From Big Sky Buckeye

Praise God for leading us away from the desert of sin’s wilderness.

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(Updated August 18)

From My Journal (8/17)

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From Big Sky Buckeye

As we mature, we begin to understand that our approach to life doesn’t need to be fast.  God has been holding the reins all along.

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(Updated August 17)

Ann Landers and Abigail Van Buren Quotes

Abigail Van Buren and Ann Landers (courtesy of Pinterest).

Ann Landers

Maturity is the ability to live in peace with that which we cannot change.

Abigail Van Buren

If we could sell our experiences for what they cost us, we’d all be millionaires.

Ann Landers (Esther Pauline “Eppie” Lederer) and her twin sister Abigail Van Buren (Pauline Esther “PoPo” Phillips) wrote newspaper advice columns, which appeared throughout America.  Both were born on July 4, 1918, in Sioux City, Iowa.

From My Journal (8/16)

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From Big Sky Buckeye

At Calvary, Jesus forever conquered sin’s darkness so that we may experience His everlasting light.

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(Updated August 16)