Tag weekend_wisdom
It’s been a very interesting experience cleaning out my loved one’s house. I never know what books, documents, pictures, letters, and other things lie lurking in the dark shadows of the basement, cedar chests, and other nooks and crannies. I found this book while cleaning out a bookcase. It was copyrighted back in 1954 and… ... mehr auf joyreturns.com
We can never see the sunrise by looking towards the west Japanese Proverb (pg 132, Streams In the Desert by L.B. Cowman; updated by James Reimann) Let your eyes look straight ahead;fix your gaze directly before you. Proverbs 4:25 (NIV) Bio: Michele Kearns is the founder and HUG© (Hope Unites Globally) Award-Winner of JoyReturns. She shares… ... mehr auf joyreturns.com
Hello. Sorry it’s been so long since my last post. The computer is not “seeing” the camera when I try to transfer the photos. Then family business called, so it’s been a wild and crazy week So while I work on the camera and computer here is a photo from my phone. Blessings to you.… ... mehr auf joyreturns.com
WELCOME TO APRIL! I am thankful for a new day, a new week, and a new month filled with new mercies. What are you thankful for? May April shower us with an abundance of God’s blessings. Because of the Lord’s great love we are not consumed, for his compassions never fail.23 They are new every morning; ... mehr auf joyreturns.com
(Author’s note: Republishing this from last year due to an insanely crazy life right now.) For the joy set before him he endured the cross, scorning its shame, and sat down at the right hand of the throne of God. Hebrews 12:2 Bio: Michele Kearns is the founder and HUG© (Hope Unites Globally) Award-Winner of JoyReturns... mehr auf joyreturns.com
Be like the pink hyacinths and just bloom no matter what the weather. Then stay blooming even when the weather turns back to winter from false spring. Overnight temperatures will be below freezing the next four nights. It will be interesting to see how they adapt. May God bless you with a blooming good day.… ... mehr auf joyreturns.com
Here are some lovely shades of purple to brighten you hump day. Bio: Michele Kearns is the founder and HUG© (Hope Unites Globally) Award-Winner of JoyReturns. She shares her adventures, hoping to inspire widows to move through grief and rebuild their lives. Michele is a lover of history. books, and lipstick. She is also the… ... mehr auf joyreturns.com
What better time than Lent to “fan into flame the gift of God.” 6 For this reason I remind you to fan into flame the gift of God, which is in you through the laying on of my hands, 7 for God gave us a spirit not of fear but of power and love and self-control. Flame Photo by Jordon Connor on Unsplash.com ... mehr auf joyreturns.com
Susan B. Hambley Nature Center 5:20p.m. on Tuesday February 20th: Temperature – 72 degrees. Bio: Michele Kearns is the founder and HUG© (Hope Unites Globally) Award-Winner of JoyReturns. She shares her widowhood adventures hoping to encourage widows to move through grief and rebuild their lives. A graduate of Kent State University with... mehr auf joyreturns.com
The wicked run away when no one is chasing them, but the godly are as bold as lions. Proverbs 28:1New Living Translation(NLT) Joe’s favorite color was beige. Yep! I told him beige was boring. He said he was just a boring guy. I told him he was NOT boring. Beige is a neutral that compliments every color which is why... mehr auf joyreturns.com
Nahum is one of the Bible’s minor prophets. The book of Nahum tells the story of the Lord’s anger at and the eventual destruction of Nineveh. The city was wicked and filled with oppression, cruelty and idolatry. In this book are words that change how I look at clouds. Whether on a bright sunny day… Or on a dark stormy... mehr auf joyreturns.com
For those of you who have a dog in your life, spoil them rotten today. I miss my Rommie, my golden girl. Also for those of you who do not have dogs, this quote is the truth. Those of you who do have dogs already know this wisdom. “If you think dogs can’t count, try putting three dog biscuits in... mehr auf joyreturns.com
Here are scriptures to help you deal with the panic that is gripping our country. Yes, we were given self-control. That is why people are buying up toilet paper. Am I panicked over this situation – no. I am living my life as normal, getting up stumbling across the hall and working my virtual logistics job, walking across the yard... mehr auf joyreturns.com
A review of Jen Wilkin’s book None Like Him, 10 Ways God Is Different From Us (and why that is a good thing) is coming this Tuesday. In the meantime here is a quote from the book to give you something to think about until then. Bio: Michele Kearns is the founder and HUG© (Hope Unites Globally) Award-Winner of JoyReturns. She sh... mehr auf joyreturns.com
Time for the history buff in me to emerge. I was always curious about the song To Anacreon In Heaven (British drinking song) so I decided to research and publish the lyrics this weekend. You already know the tune but more about that tomorrow. Anacreon was an ancient Greek lyric poet. ( born c. 582 BCE – died c. 485) Unfort... mehr auf joyreturns.com
Dawn’s early light is breaking here in Northeast Ohio at the time this post is published. Here is a little wisdom courtesy of Francis Scott Key, with the help of a trio of cowboys. I almost did not post anything today as I could not find any poem, quote or scripture that spoke to me. Then I remembered this video... mehr auf joyreturns.com
Welcome! For today’s Historical Weekend Wisdom I’ve selected a poem by Samuel Adams, one of our founding fathers. He was elected to the Massachusetts General Assembly in 1765 where he served as clerk for years and was the first to propose a Continental Congress. He is one of the signers of the Declaration of Independence. He was not kno... mehr auf joyreturns.com
Not to thrilled about doing housework after a long week at work? Then follow legendary comedienne Phyllis Diller’s advice. Housework can’t kill you, but why take a chance? Phyllis Diller Drop by tomorrow for the finale of the funny quotes I found at BrainyQuote.com The Legal Pad: All links in this series are non-affiliate. Bio: Michele ... mehr auf joyreturns.com
Welcome to the weekend! Hope your Saturday is filled with lots of wonderful memories. “Say to this mountain, Move from here to there, and it will move.” Matthew 17:20 The following are verses mentioned in the Day 14 devotion Speak to the Mountain in Mark Batterson’s Draw the Circle, The 40 Prayer Challenge Speak these words to the... mehr auf joyreturns.com
Happy Saturday and Happy Sweetest Day! We are experiencing our first taste of cold weather as temperatures dipped into the 30’s overnight. Currently, at 6:45 a.m., it is a “balmy” 35 degrees. Boy does it feel wonderful to hold a hot coffee mug, a mug that seems hotter than normal. Today’s post is based on the devotion Sow A ... mehr auf joyreturns.com
I uttered these words while searching for a photo of a gate in my picture gallery. “God, show me where I can take a photo of a gate.” The next row down was a picture of my gate. Duh! I had totally for gotten about the gate in my fence. Upon entering this gate, you will encounter, birds, fish, frogs,... mehr auf joyreturns.com
A calm, peaceful poem for the end of the day. I highly recommend listening to Michael Crawford’s version on the CD On Eagles Wings. His version is very soothing. You will find the entire CD a joy to listen to anytime you need a dose of comfort and joy. Now the day is over, Night is drawing nigh, Shadows of... mehr auf joyreturns.com
As we enter a new era, one that will probably be as wild as a roller coaster, I am meditating on this Bible verse: I remain confident of this: I will see the goodness of the Lord in the land of the living. Psalm 27:13 (NIV) No matter how hard life gets the next year, two or beyond, I am... mehr auf joyreturns.com
I am a subscriber to writer Charissa Stastny’s “Stuck On Love” newsletter. Yesterday she included these quotes from President Abraham Lincoln and I decided to “steal” them from her. “I am a firm believer in the people. If given the truth, they can be depended upon to meet any national crisis. The great point is to brin... mehr auf joyreturns.com
After Olvia Newton-John’s passing, it came to light that she prayed the Lord’s prayer every night as a way of thanking God for saving her daughter when Olivia was pregnant. So be like Olivia and pray this daily, or even several times a day. It’s your choice. After this manner therefore pray ye: Our Father… ... mehr auf joyreturns.com
Here is some hope and joy to cling to if you are in a season of waiting. Whether it is waiting for a new job, waiting to get through the first year of grief, or waiting for the end of endless political robo-calls, I hope you find these words from Lamentations encouraging. Remember, everything in… ... mehr auf joyreturns.com
Here is another quote from Paul David Tripp’s book Journey To The Cross; A 40-Day Lenten Devotional. God intends suffering to pry open our hands wo we let go of the things of this earth and hold more tightly to Jesus. Paul David Tripp – Journey To The Cross; A 40-Day Lenten Devotional (Day 4, pg 29) What are you... mehr auf joyreturns.com
People never improve unless they look to some standard or example higher and better than themselves. Tyron Edwards Bio: Michele Kearns is the founder and HUG© (Hope Unites Globally) Award-Winner of JoyReturns. She shares her widowhood adventures hoping to inspire widows to move through grief and rebuild their lives. A graduate of Ken... mehr auf joyreturns.com
In order to pray with confidence and you need to know who you are praying to. Paul David Tripp Journey To The Cross; A 40-Day Lenten Devotional What are the characteristics of your God? Are there things He can’t do? Is He mortal like you? Is He loving and forgiving? When you confess your sins to Him are you do... mehr auf joyreturns.com
Earlier this month I decided to see what quotes I could find about “prime” on brainyquote.com in celebration of Prime Day today and tomorrow. I did not expect to find much but I found a few about “prime” that were not about being Prime Minister. This quote by the Academy Award-Winning composer Vangelis is my favorite. Just b... mehr auf joyreturns.com
This verse tells us what God gave us at the time of our adoption. A gift so powerful it changes how we live. Starting today live believing you received God’s Spirit when He adopted you. Call God Abba, Father because you are His child. Bio: Michele Kearns is the founder and HUG© (Hope Unites Globally) Award-Winner of JoyReturns.... mehr auf joyreturns.com
From now through Sunday there will be Historical Weekend Wisdom which consists of quotes pertaining to our founding. America is an exceptional country founded by exceptional people and exceptional people have and always will live here in the “land of the free and the home of the brave.” Today’s quote is from the exceptional Davey ... mehr auf joyreturns.com
In honor of all the men and women who died so we could be a free country, there will be quotes about freedom this weekend. Sorry this is late but I was out of town. Bio: Michele Kearns is the founder and HUG© (Hope Unites Globally) Award-Winner of JoyReturns. She shares her widowhood adventures hoping to inspire widows to move throug... mehr auf joyreturns.com
There were several people out at the cemetery putting flags on the graves of veterans. There is not a flag on Joe’s grave because he did not serve in the military. I did put a red, silver and blue pinwheel in the vase as he was very patriotic. Besides, pinwheels are foo-foo items and Joe did not like foo-foo. Graves... mehr auf joyreturns.com
Whether it’s mentally processing a nationwide event such as 9/11 or a painful event in your personal life, may these verses comfort, encourage and/or give you hope “We are hard pressed on every side, but not crushed; perplexed, but not in despair; persecuted, but not abandoned; struck down but not destroyed” 2 Corinthians 4:8-9 He will ... mehr auf joyreturns.com
You have no idea how hard it was to get this simple Weekend Wisdom post done. WordPress was not cooperating last night. Any doctrine that makes the world your friend, is not your friend. A.W. Tozer I have more thoughts about this quote but I will journal those in a notebook. Let’s just say, this quote showed up in my... mehr auf joyreturns.com
I’ve posted this before but I believe it needs posting again. It goes along with yesterday’s quote from A.W. Tozer. Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewal of your mind, that by testing you may discern what is the will of God, what is good and acceptable and perfect. Romans 12:2 The best way... mehr auf joyreturns.com
Oh this is verse has been on my mind a LOT lately. 9 Let us not become weary in doing good, for at the proper time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up. Galatians 6:9 I think the key words in this verse are “if we do not give up.” When life gets crazy you have to work... mehr auf joyreturns.com
Here is another picture that will cool you off if you are having temps in the upper 80’s. Plus some more wisdom from proverbs. Bio: Michele Kearns is the founder and HUG© (Hope Unites Globally) Award-Winner of JoyReturns. She shares her widowhood adventures hoping to inspire widows to move through grief and rebuild their lives. A graduate of ... mehr auf joyreturns.com
Someone liked my post Lenten Weekend Wisdom: Exposed. Based on what their profile photo looked like on my phone, it reminded me of one of my backyard winter pictures. Then I got the idea to use winter pictures as the backdrop to this weekend’s posts thinking it would help cool you down. So enjoy the chill and remember – winter... mehr auf joyreturns.com
