W. Phillip Keller Quote

Nature reclaims its breath from a nearby creek. Photographed at central Ohio’s Chestnut Ridge Metro Park.

As a tree by the waters grows, in spite of drought all around it, so I, by drawing upon the life of Christ, grow into His strength.

From Job 14:7-9:  “For there is hope for a tree, if it is cut down, that it will sprout again and that its shoots will not cease.  Though its root grows old in the earth and its stump dies in the ground, yet at the scent of water it will bud and put forth branches like a young plant.”

W. Phillip Keller (1920-1997) was born in Africa as the son of missionary parents.  His life’s mission would allow him to become a world citizen as a photographer, agronomist, and Christian author.

Isaac Watts Quote

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Under the shadow of Thy throne Thy saints have dwelt secure; sufficient is Thine arm alone, and our defense secure.  [Taken from the hymn lyrics of “O God, Our Help in Ages Past”]

From Psalm 28:7:  “The Lord is my strength and my shield; in Him my heart trusts; so I am helped, and my heart exults, and with my song I give thanks to Him.”

Isaac Watts (1674-1748) was an English pastor, Christian theologian, and prolific writer of hymns.  He produced lyrics for over 750 hymns.

Charles Swindoll Quote

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Things will happen that seem to be totally contradictory, but these are God’s arrangements.  My job is simply to obey it.

From Joshua 1:9:  “I hereby command you:  Be strong and courageous; do not be frightened or dismayed, for the Lord your God is with you wherever you go.”

Charles Swindoll (born 1934) is an American pastor and Christian author.

Promises Fulfilled

From Psalm 28:7:  “The Lord is my strength and my shield; in Him my heart trusts; so I am helped, and my heart exults, and with my song I give thanks to Him.”

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Every generation

Hope rests in Father above

His help in decades past

Built upon eternal love

 

From salvation’s refuge

Father’s strength grasps every hand

His presence shall defend

With faith’s shield, just as He planned

 

Hopeful hearts always trust

Father’s promises fulfilled

Morning’s light ever shines

Earthly ground now freshly tilled

 

Past, present, and future

Father’s guidance, count on it

Fed with living water

Darkness fades, ready to quit

 

Rejoice with today’s gift

Grace comes from Father above

Step forward, now accept

Songs of praise, filled with our love

 

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With lyrics written in 1708 by English minister and hymn writer, Isaac Watts, “O God, Our Help in Ages Past” provides an enriching complement to Psalm 28.  Watts fashioned this hymn from the verses of Psalm 90.  You are encouraged to listen to American singer, Bing Crosby, as he presents this stirring hymn.

D. L. Moody Quote

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Real true faith is man’s weakness leaning on God’s strength.

From Psalm 18:2:  “The Lord is my rock, my fortress, and my deliverer, my God, my rock in whom I take refuge, my shield, and the horn of my salvation, my stronghold.”

D. L. Moody (1837-1899), also known as Dwight Lyman Moody, was an American evangelist and Christian teacher.  He is frequently credited with inspiring modern mass revivalism.

Tim Tebow Quote

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The more you make the choice to live above your feelings, to trust God instead of what you may feel like doing, the stronger your faith becomes.

From Isaiah 41:10:  “Do not fear, for I am with you; do not be afraid, for I am your God; I will strengthen you; I will help you; I will uphold you with My victorious right hand.”

Tim Tebow (born 1987) is an American Christian.  While his athletic accomplishments in football are well-documented, he continues to share his witness of faith through speaking and writing.

Anne Frank Quote

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How wonderful it is nobody need to wait a single moment before starting to improve the world.

From Habakkuk 3:19:  “God, the Lord, is my strength; He makes my feet like the feet of a deer and makes me tread upon the heights.”

Anne Frank (1929-1945) was a German-born Jewish girl.  Her much celebrated diary chronicled her family’s life while hiding in an Amsterdam attic.

Charles Stanley Quote

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We can’t avoid darkness or pain in this life.  But we can go to the Lord in our weakness, knowing that In Him we are made stronger.

From 2 Corinthians 3:17-18:  “Now the Lord is the Spirit, and where the Spirit of the Lord is, there is freedom.  And all of us, with unveiled faces, seeing the glory of the Lord as though reflected in a mirror, are being transformed into the same image from one degree of glory to another, for this comes from the Lord, the Spirit.”

John Lancaster Spalding Quote

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Worry, whatever its source, weakens, takes away courage, and shortens life.

From Isaiah 41:10:  “Do not fear, for I am with you; do not be afraid, for I am your God; I will strengthen you; I will help you; I will uphold you with My victorious right hand.”

John Lancaster Spalding (1840-1916) was an American author, poet, and advocate for higher education.

Determined Outlook (Haiku Series #300)

Persistent Spirit

Heart’s deepest desire

Overcoming once again—

Triumph shall arrive

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Spirit’s Core

Facing challenges

Courage filled with inner fire—

Crossing finish line

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Spirited Solutions

Tested by darkness

Searching for light’s renewing strength—

Positive embraced

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