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.

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(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.

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(Updated February 12)

From My Journal (2/11)

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From Big Sky Buckeye

God’s own patience encourages one’s own.  With it close to one’s heart, today’s perseverance will fill each believer with hope for tomorrow.

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(Updated February 11)

From My Journal (2/10)

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From Big Sky Buckeye

A bit of humor keeps others in stitches, even when our fabric is wearing thinner.

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(Updated February 10)

From My Journal (2/9)

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From Big Sky Buckeye

We are blessed to have a Father who uses life’s storms as another fruitful teaching moment about faith.

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(Updated February 9)

From My Journal (2/8)

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From Big Sky Buckeye

Our hope reaps the harvest of our faith.  Our faith is nourished from redemption found on a blood-stained cross.  Our salvation is sown with God’s love.

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 8)

From My Journal (2/7)

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From Big Sky Buckeye

When a writer immerses himself into the environment surrounding a possible theme, inspiration frequently finds a home.

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(Updated February 7)

From My Journal (2/6)

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From Big Sky Buckeye

Through reading Scripture, one’s journey into God’s Word offers countless opportunities to peel back its layers of truth.

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(Updated February 6)

From My Journal (2/5)

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From Big Sky Buckeye

The world’s problems need solutions instead of sideline critics’ harsh voices.

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(Updated February 5)