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Do you enjoy writing or reading poetry?  Most of the posts on Big Sky Buckeye are filled with poetry, but I also share short stories, photography, and a few surprises along the way.  You are invited to sit a spell and find something you like.  I enjoy sharing my curiosity through my writing.  You are welcome to like, comment, follow, share, or reblog a post.

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Today’s Christian poem offers a dynamic theme with today’s Resurrection Sunday.  Hope is finally and gloriously fulfilled. Thank you for stopping by, and you are encouraged to read more from Ember of Hope.

My writing is supplemented by maintaining an active journal, which gathers thoughts from my Bible reading as well as sampling other bloggers’ posts.  Daily entries found in  From My Journal contain reflections about faith, life, and community for April 5.

You are invited to read a quote, updated on April 5 which features inspiration from the words of English pastor and Christian writer John Angell James.  His thoughts reflect upon the grace of Jesus Christ.

Here’s my Baker’s Dozen, featuring 13 of my recent writings from the past couple of weeks.  Each post is linked to take you right to its location.  Other poems, short stories, and feature writings can be found in the archives (found at the top of the page), which will be updated frequently with past selections.  Enjoy!

Ember of Hope

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From Psalm 130:7-8:  “O Israel, hope in the Lord!  For with the Lord there is steadfast love, and with Him is great power to redeem.  It is He who will redeem Israel from all its iniquities.”

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Entering empty valley

Lifeless without form

Yet, ember of hope breathes

Escaping from every storm

 

Waiting to hear Father’s voice

In depths of despair

Hope filled with steadfast love

Praying for His divine care

 

Standing tall in His presence

Father’s promised grace

Tender morning rises

Redeeming hope to embrace

 

Fulfilling spirit of hope

Found in Father’s Son

His peace granted to man

Leaving all darkness, as One

 

Believing in risen Christ

Truth revealed at dawn

Resurrection breathes life

Sending hope, faith draws upon

 

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From Romans 8:10-11:  “But if Christ is in you, then the body is dead because of sin, but the Spirit is life because of righteousness.  If the Spirit of Him who raised Jesus from the dead dwells in you, He who raised Christ Jesus from the dead will give life to your mortal bodies also through His Spirit that dwells in you.”

From My Journal (4/5)

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There must be healing within before one can begin to rebuild life’s capacity.

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 April 5)

John Angell James Quote

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When the hand of faith opens to lay hold of Christ, it drops the sin it had grasped before.

From Isaiah 53:5:  “But He was wounded for our transgressions, crushed for our iniquities; upon Him was the punishment that made us whole, and by His bruises we are healed.”

John Angell James (1785-1859) was an English pastor and Christian writer.

Always Out Front (Elfchen Series #294)

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Constantly

Jesus

Always first

Easing life’s burdens

Grace fills another moment

Faith

Totally

Messiah

Offering light

Mercy’s navigational compass

Comforted through His love

Trust

Absolutely

Savior

Destiny’s truth

Shaping every step

Each worry set aside

Righteousness

This series of poems (written in the German-inspired style of Elfchen or Elevenie) shares a total of eleven words in each poem, with a sequence by line of one, two, three, four, and one words.

From My Journal (4/3)

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Remain faithful to God’s Word, always trusting in the Resurrection of His Son.

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 April 3)

George Bennard Quote

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So I’ll cherish the old rugged cross, till my trophies at last I lay down; I will cling to the old rugged cross, and exchange it someday for a crown.

From Galatians 6:14:  “May I never boast of anything except the cross of our Lord Jesus Christ, by which the world has been crucified to Me and I to the world.”

George Bennard (1873-1958) was an American pastor and hymn composer.  The chosen lyrics were written in 1912 and became part of the popular hymn, “The Old Rugged Cross.”

Salvation’s Light

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From Psalm 23:1-3:  “The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want.  He makes me lie down in green pastures; He leads me beside still waters; He restores my soul.  He leads me in right paths for His name’s sake.”

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Faith’s redemptive journey

Along this wilderness route

Seeking salvation’s light

Removing seeds of doubt

 

Shepherd’s constant presence

Along tranquility’s stream

Leading to Savior’s light

Trusting hope’s rising beam

 

Darkness from long ago

Consumed with enemy’s flesh

Finding merciful light

Rising, peace shall refresh

 

Wholesome eyesight restored

No longer blind to thy sin

Embracing Savior’s love

Forgiving light within

 

Father’s Word crystal clear

Righteousness nurtures faith’s way

Leaving darkest shadows

Following light each day

 

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From Ephesians 5:8-9:  “For once you were darkness, but now in the Lord you are light. Walk as children of light, for the fruit of the light is found in all that is good and right and true.”

From My Journal (4/1)

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Leaving the wilderness of darkness, our Good Shepherd fills our journey with light to follow.

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 April 1)

Jess Ray Quote

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There is a peaceful path available to us in God.

From John 14:27:  “ Peace I leave with you; My peace I give to you.  I do not give to you as the world gives.  Do not let your hearts be troubled, and do not let them be afraid.”

Jess Ray is an American singer and songwriter.  She produces her works from North Carolina, and much of her music shares a Christian theme.