Big Sky Buckeye

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Posted on July 29, 2026 by bigskybuckeye

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.

The tabs at the top of this page offer quick access to my most recent posts and quotes. Additional tabs allow you to check out older posts dealing with the themes of Christian and general poetry, short stories, and other posts.

Big Sky Buckeye has been in motion since October, 2018. After retiring from teaching after 40 years, I was looking for a place to land. It has been a welcome blessing to meet other writers and readers.

My wife is also a gifted writer in her own right. She published her first book in July, 2025. With a theme of Christian family, BITS ‘N’ PIECES OF MY HEART, offers an outlet for her love of Jesus. The book is filled with short stories, poetry, and devotions for more mature readers. For younger children she shares energizing activities and fun songs. Her book is available on most online bookstore sites.

Monday Memories: No Greater Love

Posted on October 19, 2026 by bigskybuckeye

From 1 John 4:9-10: “God’s love was revealed among us in this way: God sent His only Son into the world so that we might live through Him. In this is love, not that we loved God but that He loved us and sent His Son to be the atoning sacrifice for our sins.”

Jesus shows us God’s way

No greater love than His

Sharing all of himself

For us, taking our quiz

Coming in human form

Living His humble way

Obedient to God

For each sinner, He prays

Taking our place in death

His body bears our sins

Shedding His precious blood

Defeating death, God wins

Above darkest valleys

Highest mountains tremble

No greater love shall breathe

Saintly choir assembles

Greatest exchange ever

Washing sin, white as snow

Christ’s love covers darkness

Spirit forever glows

From Philippians 2:9-11: “Therefore God also highly exalted him and gave Him the name that is above every name, so that at the name of Jesus every knee should bend, in heaven and on earth and under the earth, and every tongue should confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father.”

Originally published March, 2021.

From My Journal (10/19)

Posted on October 19, 2026 by bigskybuckeye

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From Big Sky Buckeye

God’s love sows His seeds into our faithful fabric. His grace nurtures us with faithfulness in the coming harvest.

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 October 19)

Ella Wheeler Wilcox Quotes

Posted on October 19, 2026 by bigskybuckeye

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With every deed you are sowing a seed, though the harvest you may not see.

From 1 Corinthians 15:58: “Therefore, my beloved, be steadfast, immovable, always excelling in the work of the Lord, because you know that in the Lord your labor is not in vain.

Ella Wheeler Wilcox (1850-1919) was an American writer and poet. Her most famous poem was “Solitude” which begins with the following line: “Laugh, and the world laughs with you; weep, and you weep alone.”

Heavenly Light

Posted on October 18, 2026 by bigskybuckeye

From Psalm 119:33-35: Teach me, O Lord, the way of Your statutes, and I will observe it to the end. Give me understanding, that I may keep Your law and observe it with my whole heart. Lead me in the path of Your commandments for I delight in it.”

Divine righteousness fills
Father’s unbending law
Nourishing faith through mercy
Heavenly light readies to thaw

Each commandment’s fresh breath
Scripted from Father’s heart
Leading away from darkness
Heavenly light salutes day’s start

Confirmation promised
Buoyed by Father’s own love
Dialing call for repentance
Heavenly light stirs from above

Mankind’s outlook deepens
Wakened through Father’s grace
Understanding His patience
Heavenly light shadows each face

Bethlehem’s peace descends
Gathered with another
Sharing tone of forgiveness
Heavenly light guides each brother

From Matthew 18:18-20: “Truly I tell you, whatever you bind on earth will be bound in heaven, and whatever you loose on earth will be loosed in heaven. Again, truly I tell you, if two of you agree on earth about anything you ask, it will be done for you by my Father in heaven. For where two or three are gathered in my name, I am there among them.”

From My Journal (10/18)

Posted on October 18, 2026 by bigskybuckeye

From Big Sky Buckeye

For every page of one’s faith, Jesus has crafted a blueprint filled with His light of grace.

(Updated October 18)

Charles Swindoll Quote

Posted on October 18, 2026 by bigskybuckeye

Joy will chase away the clouds hovering over our faith and prevail over the disheartening trials that drench our lives.

From Psalm 30:5: “For His anger is but for a moment; His favor is for a lifetime. Weeping may linger for the night, but joy comes with the morning.”

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