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: Awesome Certainty

Posted on September 28, 2026 by bigskybuckeye

From John 3:14-17: “And just as Moses lifted up the serpent in the wilderness, so must the Son of Man be lifted up,that whoever believes in Him may have eternal life. For God so loved the world that He gave His only Son, so that everyone who believes in Him may not perish but may have eternal life. Indeed, God did not send the Son into the world to condemn the world, but in order that the world might be saved through Him.”

Holy God of Abraham and Sarah

His Tree of Life blesses generations

Throughout Creation’s awesome certainty

Into Christ’s death, reborn as new nations

When rising with each new, precious morning

Blessed by our Father’s love, mercy, and grace

Witnessing His divine truth, now spoken

Passing on to each act and word we place

Walking as His body, the Son of Man

Sanctified through His sacrificial blood

Christ leads, encouraging all to follow

Life streaming to pristine sea, free of mud

Broken lives, breathing as imperfections

Life’s daily missteps, forever stumbling

Christ’s forgiveness showers each soul with love

Pardoning sinners, no longer tumbling

Grace-filled Holy Spirit moves within us

Offering necessary strength and hope

Fueling deep faith, God’s awesome certainty

Go forth, blessed and ready, walk life’s tightrope

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Here is a special song, written by American composer, Marty Haugen, “Tree of Life and Awesome Mystery.” This short tune is filled with inspiring verses.

Originally published March, 2021.

From My Journal (9/28)

Posted on September 28, 2026 by bigskybuckeye

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From Big Sky Buckeye

Life will bring us encounters with chaos or uncertainty. It is refreshing and encouraging to know that Jesus walks in our midst.

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 September 28)

Oswald Chambers Quote

Posted on September 28, 2026 by bigskybuckeye

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Prayer is not only asking, but an attitude of mind which produces the atmosphere in which asking is perfectly natural.

From Matthew 7:11: “If you, then, who are evil, know how to give good gifts to your children, how much more will your Father in heaven give good things to those who ask Him!”

Oswald Chambers (1874-1917) was a Scottish evangelist and Christian teacher. Following his death from an illness while in Egypt during World War I, his wife took on the task of transcribing the detailed notes she had written from his lectures and sermons. Gertrude Hobbs Chambers’ efforts resulted in the publication in 1924 of MY UTMOST FOR HIS HIGHEST. I frequently read from this devotional, and it has greatly deepened my faith and understanding of God’s Word.

Nourished from Grace

Posted on September 27, 2026 by bigskybuckeye

From Ephesians 2:5-7: “Even when we were dead through our trespasses, made us alive together with Christ—by grace you have been saved—and raised us up with Him and seated us with Him in the heavenly places in Christ Jesus, so that in the ages to come He might show the immeasurable riches of His grace in kindness toward us in Christ Jesus.“

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Faith’s spirit seeks
Heavenly grace
Distilled through Christ
Love shall embrace

Depths of joy thirst
Touched by His grace
Waters of hope
Christ’s welcome face

Righteousness breathes
Strengthened by grace
Free gift from Christ
Destiny’s place

For each Christian
Peace full of grace
Resume filled
Christ’s risen space

Bountiful feast
Nourished from grace
Truth found in Christ
Finish thy race

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From Ephesians 2:20-21: “Built upon the foundation of the apostles and prophets, with Christ Jesus Himself as the cornerstone; in Him the whole structure is joined together and grows into a holy temple in the Lord.”

From My Journal (9/27)

Posted on September 27, 2026 by bigskybuckeye

From Big Sky Buckeye

When darkness seeks to overpower, God’s grace brightens the Light.

(Updated September 27)

Amy Carmichael Quote

Posted on September 27, 2026 by bigskybuckeye

Our loving God is not just present, but nearer than the thought can imagine–so near that a whisper can reach Him.

From John 16:13: “When the Spirit of truth comes, He will guide you into all the truth, for He will not speak on His own but will speak whatever He hears, and He will declare to you the things that are to come.”

Amy Carmichael (1867-1951) was an Irish-born Christian missionary who served in India for 55 years.