Arkansas Voices

City of Little Rock

Sister Rosetta Tharpe (1915-1973, born in Cotton Plant)  Singer and songwriter

I’ve learned to rock my troubles away.

Douglas MacArthur (1880-1964, born in Little Rock)  U.S. Army general

Men since the beginning of time have sought peace.

Johnny Cash (1932-2003, born in Kingsland)  Singer and songwriter

A person knows when it just seems to feel right to them. Listen to your heart.

 

Sister Rosetta Tharpe, General Douglas MacArthur, Johnny Cash (all images courtesy of pinterest)

From My Journal (12/19)

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From Big Sky Buckeye

Embracing and walking in Christ’s light, we witness the enemy’s shadow of darkness less and less until he’s gone.

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 December 19)

From My Journal (12/18)

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From Big Sky Buckeye

With faith in God, one’s confidence will discover ways to grow beyond any fear.

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 December 18)

William James Quotes

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Action may not always bring happiness, but there is no happiness without action.

Pessimism leads to weakness.  Optimism leads to power.

Williams James (1842-1910) was an American psychologist and philosopher.  He has often been referred to as the “father of American psychology.”

From My Journal (12/17)

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From Big Sky Buckeye

Advent reminds us to embrace hope’s faithfulness, witnessed in the birth of a Prince’s peace, and filled with love’s overflowing 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 December 17)

From My Journal (12/16)

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From Big Sky Buckeye

Sometimes we need to slow down, reflect, and appreciate our journey’s small victories.

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 December 16)

From My Journal (12/15)

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From Big Sky Buckeye

Our Father’s eternal light has stood the test of time.

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 December 15)

From My Journal (12/14)

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From Big Sky Buckeye

Advent’s hope fills from the love found in a Savior.  May His peace bring comfort and joy to many.

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 December 14)

From My Journal (12/13)

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From Big Sky Buckeye

Real freedom brings forward a need to witness responsibility for others.

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 December 13)

Dwight D. Eisenhower Quotes

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Leadership consists of nothing but taking responsibility for everything that goes wrong and giving your subordinates credit for everything that goes well.

To be true to one’s own freedom is, in essence, to honor and respect the freedom of others.

Dwight D. Eisenhower (1890-1969) was the 34th President of the United States.