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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 poem highlights a region of the American state of Ohio.  My wife and I frequently travel into the Hocking Hills, one of the most beautiful locations in the Buckeye state.  Thank you for stopping by, and you are encouraged to read more from Tranquility’s Home Base.

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 23.

You are invited to read a quote, updated on April 23 which features inspiration from the words of Colombian-born writer and journalist Gabriel Garcia Marquez.  His thoughts offer some honest reflections about life’s journey.

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!

Contagious Faith

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Reflections from French Archbishop, theologian, and writer, Francois Fenelon (1651-1715):  “Faith is letting down our nets into the transparent deeps at the Divine command, not knowing what we shall draw.”

 

A well-seasoned fisherman had been casting his nets throughout the night.  Unfortunately for him and his family, there would likely be no fresh fish by morning.

As he gathered his empty nets, a light beam shone across the waters on the left side of his boat.  He felt the Spirit’s quiet nudge, “Cast the net over here.”

The gentle man was suddenly filled with peace. Without hesitation, he cast his nets over the side of the boat.  As the light receded, he felt the boat being drawn deeper into the waters.

Elated with his good fortune, he began pulling in nets heavy with a monumental catch.  Indeed, there would be enough fish to feed his family for many days to come.

As he pulled in the final feet of net onboard, he was surrounded by a sea of fish.  Filled with gratitude, his eyes moved to witness the rising sun, and he paused to pray to God above.  His tone of thankfulness praised the Lord for His goodness.

 

From John 21:4-6:  “Just after daybreak, Jesus stood on the beach, but the disciples did not know that it was Jesus.  Jesus said to them, ‘Children, you have no fish, have you?’  They answered him, ‘No.’  He said to them, ‘Cast the net to the right side of the boat, and you will find some.’  So they cast it, and now they were not able to haul it in because there were so many fish.”

 

From My Journal (4/25)

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From Big Sky Buckeye

Our heavenly Father strengthens faith when it encounters a turbulent storm of darkness.

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 25)

Duncan Campbell Quote

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To me, it has been a sense of great comfort and strength in the day of battle, just to remember that the secret of steadfastness, and indeed, of victory, is the recognition that the Lord is at hand.

From 2 Corinthians 1:3-4:  “Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of mercies and the God of all consolation, who consoles us in all our affliction, so that we may be able to console those who are in any affliction with the consolation with which we ourselves are consoled by God.”

Duncan Campbell (1898-1972) was a Scottish missionary.and evangelist.

Tranquility’s Home Base

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U. S. Highway 33 travels through the heart of the Ohio’s Hocking Hills. (Courtesy of Pinterest)

Excited for weekend

Highway’s invitation

Stopping in Laurelville

Morning’s breakfast station

 

Greeted by big blue sky

Hocking Hills calling out

Tasting landscape’s beauty

Daffodils set to sprout

 

Battered red pick-up truck

Pair of windows rolled down

Offering scent of spring

Backroads leading from town

 

Coffee Emporium

Partnered with sweetest treats

Gathering up goodness

Harmony’s faithful beat

 

Old Man’s Cave reigns ahead

Tranquility’s home base

Sharing nature’s spirit

Creator’s blessed place

 

A view inside the landscape of Old Man’s Cave at Ohio’s Hocking Hills State Park. (Courtesy of Pinterest)

 

My wife and I stop in at the Coffee Emporium once a week for fantastic coffee, warm and friendly hospitality, and delicious food.  It is located between Logan and Old Man’s Cave. (Courtesy of Pinterest)

From My Journal (4/23)

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Man attempts to harness a bit of nature’s tranquility, but we will always know who the real star is.

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 23)

Gabriel Garcia Marquez Quotes

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A true friend is the one who holds your hand and touches your heart.

It is not true that people stop pursuing dreams because they grow old, they grow old because they stop pursuing dreams.

Gabriel Garcia Marquez (1927-2014) was a Colombian-born writer and journalist.  In 1982, he received the Nobel Prize in Literature.

Each Unique Breath (Haiku Series #372)

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Surprise

Landscape glistens white

Winter gift-wrapped for one day—

Melting tomorrow

Melodramatic

Calendar page turns

Blistering heat dome moves in—

Spring’s ironic script

Summoned

Thunderstorm descends

Torrential raindrops blossom—

Floodgates spring to close

From My Journal (4/21)

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When we look at the world around us through nature’s unique lens, we just might be pleasantly surprised.

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 21)

William Bridges Quotes

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Change is an event but transition is the process that you go through in response to the change.

Beginnings are also scary, for they require a new commitment.

William Bridges (1933-2013) was an American author and consultant.  Much of his writing focused on managing the human side of change.