2. Thursday is National Poetry Day (first Thursday in October)…do you like to read poetry? If so, what’s a favorite poem, or whose poetry do you especially enjoy?
My favorites are songs and hymns and spiritual songs. That kind of poetry I can understand. I also enjoy children’s rhymes.
So many favorites in the Psalms;
The LORD is my light and my salvation;
whom shall I fear?
The LORD is the stronghold of my life;
of whom shall I be afraid?
3. Tell us about something you’ve seen recently that could be described as ‘poetry in motion’.
Other than watching Eagles and Hawks in the sky I would hearken back to the Olympics and watching the diving and other pool events including synchronized swimming that they now call artistic swimming.
4. What’s one song on your autumn playlist? Do you have an autumn playlist? If not, pretend you do. If yes, then feel free to share more than one.
This is a song that has been playing on the cd in my car that gets me every time.
And this one that I was listening to yesterday…
5. Share a quote that inspires you this time of year especially.
I’m inspired by our very recent trip to Scotland and specifically walking along the steps of John Knox and his influence on Scotland and the Scottish Reformation. Not him alone but many other Covenantors who lost their lives for the Gospel and the Kingship of Christ and the Church. So at this time of year I’m inspired by Knox and other Martyrs. John Knox preached across Scotland and in England and Europe. George Wishart was burned at the stake in front of St. Andrews Castle another location where John Knox spent time. We visited St. Andrews and the ruins of the castle. St. Andrews is filled with history and not just golf. 🙂
“Resistance to tyranny is obedience to God.”
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“The man who stands with God is always in the majority.”
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And from George Wishart a friend of Knox and Scottish Martyr–
When he came to the place of his death he knelt and prayed to Christ, then he addressed the watching crowd: ‘If I had taught men’s doctrine, I had gotten greater thanks by men. But for the true Evangel [gospel], which was given to me by the Grace of God, I suffer this day by men, not sorrowfully, but with a glad heart and mind… This grim fire I fear not: and so I pray you to do, if any persecution come unto you for the Word’s sake; and not to fear them that slay the body, and afterwards have no power to slay the soul… I know surely that my soul shall sup with my Saviour this night, ere it be six hours, for whom I suffer this.’ Next he prayed for those who had viciously persecuted and slandered him, saying, ‘I forgive them with all my heart.’
These images and placards were inside the visitors center for St. Andrews Castle Ruins.
6. Insert your own random thought here.
We are still recovering from our Jet Lag and thankfully each day gets better.
The devastation from Hurricane Helene has been on my mind and I pray that help will reach the stranded. Thankful for the groups like Samaritan’s Purse who respond quickly and compassionately to those in need. The family members we have living in North Carolina were spared and they are pitching in to help where they can.
The Happy Wonderer ~ ellen b. 
…jet lag is tough. Take care and be well.
Love your photos, jet lag does feel terrible but the trip is worth it, right!
Take care, have a wonderful day!
Why didn’t I think of the Psalms when I was thinking of poetry? I love so many of the psalms. Jet lag is real!
I didn’t think about that but yeah, we have hawks around here that do fly rather gracefully. This one hawk though, boy is he loud!
I love the songs you chose. We have a lot of big birds here whose movements I would describe as poetry. We just got home this morning and are in clean up mode here post-hurricane. I feel like the media has not truly reported on the actual severity of things in NC in particular. People are stranded on mountaintops without water, there are bodies that can’t be retrieved, it’s absolutely awful. Trying to now get my head around it and pitch in somewhere. Take your time getting in to the home routine. Jet lag is real.
You and Joyce have both been on some wonderful trips. I’m jealous.
I enjoyed reading your answers and your photos are awesome. Those are lovely songs. That was a good answer on poetry in motion. I enjoyed the Olympics.
Yes, the devastation is horrific. I am praying so hard for everyone who was affected.
There is some beautiful poetry in Psalms.
Thanks for the reminder that poems comprise the book of Psalms! I should have realized that seeing as how I read a few Psalms every day! Enjoyed learning about the historical facts you relayed in your post. Those quotes by John Knox are profound. Glad you are back safely!
Hello Ellen. I started reading this on my phone earlier today and I must have gotten interrupted because I didn’t leave a comment. I am just so blessed by the focus of your trip to Scotland and the emphasis on The Reformation…and people like John Knox and George Wishart. Thank you for sharing the links to the two hymns. Behold the Lamb is amazing.
Praying that you soon recover from the jet lag. I know that can take a bit to get worked out.
I’m thankful that your family in NC weren’t in the area where all the damage is, but I’m not surprised to hear that they are pitching in to do what they can to help others who were. It’s who your family is. 🙂
Have a wonderful remainder to your week, Ellen.
Hi Ellen, sounds like you had a great trip! I am glad you posted the Goodness of God. My granddaughter sang that at church before and at a recital playing her guitar. We are going to here Cece in concert at a big church near me. It isn’t until February, but we are excited! I really enjoyed the rhythmic gymnastics at the Olympics. It’s amazing what they can do with the ball or hoop. Enjoy the rest of your week!
Reading about G. Wishart, it is interesting that just last night at church, I learned about Patrick Hamilton, another Scotsman, burned at the stake in the 1500s. It is hard to imagine – not only the persecution but the steadfast faith these men had! Would I have such a faith?? So often we think we live in such dark days – but how grateful I am that, as of today, we still have the freedoms we do. Thanks for sharing.
That rendition of ‘God’s Goodness’ is fantastic.
The Gettys and Stuart Townend wrote and sang some of my favorite songs.
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