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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.

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.

Truth’s Conscious Stage

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Night vanishes
Dreaming of promised grace
Unfolded from moon’s light
Gratitude’s place

Morning’s darkness
Penetrating with cold
Surrounded without light
Yet, feeling bold

New day begins
Feeling comfort’s sunrise
Thrusted forward with light
Spirit’s franchise

Joy warms each heart
Breathing with renewed hope
Fulfilled with newfound light
View through life’s scope

Tomorrow waits
Drafting another page
Engaged with freshened light
Truth’s conscious stage

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From My Journal (9/24)

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With hope in our veins, tomorrow will embrace perseverance’s light.

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 24)

Rosa Parks Quotes

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Stand for something or you will fall for anything. Today’s mighty oak is yesterday’s nut that held its ground.

Memories of our lives, our works and our deeds will live in others.

Rosa Parks (1913-2005) was an American civil rights activist. She has sometimes been called the “mother of the civil rights movement.”

Called by Destiny

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From Ephesians 2:4-5: “But God, who is rich in mercy, out of the great love with which He loved us even when we were dead through our trespasses, made us alive together with Christ—by grace you have been saved.”

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Called by Father’s grace Renewing Heaven’s light Receiving forgiveness Redemption takes flight

Called by river’s strength Flowing with nature’s rain Living waters fill light Taste of harvest’s grain

Called by Savior’s peace Discovering true hope Following blessed light Faith grips mercy’s rope

Called by Calvary Kneeling again to pray Witnessing Risen Light Transformation’s clay

Called by Spirit’s light Embracing Scripture’s Word Honoring every verse Truth no longer blurred

Called by destiny Walking in Christ’s shadow Matching His faithful steps Light’s grace always flows

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From 1 Thessalonians 5:23-24: “May the God of peace Himself sanctify you entirely, and may your spirit and soul and body be kept sound and blameless at the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ. The one who calls you is faithful, and He will do this.”

From My Journal (9/23)

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Jesus, in rising from death to be with the Father, prepared a final destiny between ourselves and Eternity.

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 23)

Charles Stanley Quote

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Jesus doesn’t remove all yokes; He exchanges our burdensome one for His “easy” one.

From Matthew 11:28-30: “Come to Me, all you who are weary and are carrying heavy burdens, and I will give you rest. Take My yoke upon you, and learn from Me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For My yoke is easy, and My burden is light.”

Charles Stanley (1932-2023) was an American pastor and Christian writer.  He was dedicated to leading a teaching ministry.

Raising Expectations (Haiku Series #384)

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Equalizer

Seeking more balance

Drawing upon each other—

Tomorrow brightens

Unifier

Vision looks backwards

Past lessons travel forward—

Persistence grinds on

Leader

Interactions’ breath

Changes fulfill transition—

Minutes recovered

From My Journal (9/22)

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Sometimes, each of us needs a bit more faith in order to sow the seeds of future hopes.

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 22)

Roy T. Bennett Quotes

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Instead of worrying about what you cannot control, shift your energy to what you can create.

Help others without any reason and give without the expectation of receiving anything in return.

Roy T. Bennett (born 1963) is an American writer and motivational speaker.

Monday Memories: His Presence Leading

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From Psalm 88:1-2:  “O Lord, God of my salvation, when, at night, I cry out in your presence, let my prayer come before you; incline your ear to my cry.”

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Cold stillness greets early morning air

Dressed in armor’s extra warm layers

Pre-dawn speaks with inviting brightness

Heavenly Father answers prayers

 

Heart’s emptiness filled with sorrow’s grief

Walking life’s open road with brisk pace

Precious moments with Father’s goodness

He stands ready at this time and place

 

Frigid frost slaps rosy cheeks and nose

Step after step, life moving along

Chill penetrates through extra clothing

Heart needs comfort, love from Heaven’s song

 

Absent clouds replaced with brightest sun

God’s advent warms both body and soul

Speaking with loving mercy and grace

Father softens pain from rocky shoal

 

Walk’s intensity traded for peace

Warmness and hope, alive and feeding

Life’s burdens lightened with God’s blessings

Sharing much more, His presence leading

 

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From Psalm 25:16-17:  “Turn to me and be gracious to me, for I am lonely and afflicted.  Relieve the troubles of my heart, and bring me out of my distress.”

Originally published March, 2021.