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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 bridges between our Creator’s world and mankind’s.  May we always embrace a forward-looking approach to life. Thank you for stopping by, and you are encouraged to read more from Vision Focused.

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 May 9.

You are invited to read a quote, updated on May 9 which features inspiration from the words of British-born army officer and founder of the Boys Scouts Association Robert Baden-Powell.  His thoughts remind each of us to invest ourselves in tomorrow’s world.

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!

Monday Memories: Single Timeless Moment

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From Psalm 90:1-2:  “Lord, you have been our dwelling place in all generations.  Before the mountains were brought forth, or ever you had formed the earth and the world, from everlasting to everlasting you are God.”

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Life’s amazing blessings

God’s Book of Life unfolds

Single timeless moment

Richer than any gold

 

Man and woman find love

Fragile lives share restart

Single timeless moment

Merging into one heart

 

Forsaken child needs home

Foster parents reach out

Single timeless moment

Love sows, ready to sprout

 

Student facing failure

Here comes love’s helping hand

Single timeless moment

Teacher pulls from quicksand

 

Family in crisis

Unemployed, dreams stand cold

Single timeless moment

Job opens, God beholds

 

Disaster strikes city

Many answer God’s call

Single timeless moment

Kindness stands ever tall

 

Sin’s temptation knocking

Christian brother steps up

Single timeless moment

Christ refills empty cup

 

Darkening, hopeless world

Father’s infinite grace

Single timeless moment

Love reaches out, embrace

 

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From Genesis 9:11-13:  “‘I establish my covenant with you, that never again shall all flesh be cut off by the waters of a flood, and never again shall there be a flood to destroy the earth.’  God said, ‘This is the sign of the covenant that I make between me and you and every living creature that is with you, for all future generations:  I have set my bow in the clouds, and it shall be a sign of the covenant between me and the earth.'”

Originally published February, 2021.

From My Journal (5/11)

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Our heavenly Father’s timeless Word nourishes our faith’s patience and strength.

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 May 11)

Oswald Chambers Quote

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God’s end is to enable me to see that He can walk on the chaos of my life just now.

From Mark 6:49-50:  “But when they saw Him walking on the sea, they thought it was a ghost and cried out,  for they all saw Him and were terrified. But immediately He spoke to them and said, ‘Take heart, it is I; do not be afraid.'”

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.

Vision Focused

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Beyond darkness
Following light
Vision focused
Marking hope’s flight

Peace shining through
Sharing more dreams
Outlook’s fabric
Mending each seam

Wisdom takes hold
Growing tighter
Daylight of grace
Shining brighter

Actions aligned
Marching with trust
Tomorrow breathes
Feeling robust

Insight matures
Stumbling no more
Day’s sky brightens
Coming ashore
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From the words of American missionary and Christian theologian, E. Stanley Jones:  "Whatever we focus on determines what we become."

From My Journal (5/9)

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While daily life attempts to distract us, Jesus remains focused on His purpose.

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 May 9)

Robert Baden-Powell Quotes

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Try to leave this world a little better than you found it.

The most worthwhile thing is to try to put happiness into the lives of others.

Robert Baden-Powell (1857-1941) was a British-born army officer, writer, and founder of the Boy Scouts Association.

Feeling Young

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Landscape embraces warmth

Whispering from above

Fabric of spring descends

Sharing Creator’s love

 

Winter’s cold fades away

Transforming earth’s outlook

Tender grass comes alive

Following spring’s guidebook

 

Memories feeling young

Uncovering cherished prize

Charm awakens with peace

Filling morning’s blue skies

 

Today meets tomorrow

Nurturing every thirst

Breath of hope replenished

Witnessing rain’s cloudburst

 

Spring’s timely arrival

Beholding each snapshot

Precious life now reborn

Finding nature’s soft spot

 

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From My Journal (5/7)

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The deeper the darkness ahead looks, the greater our trust clings to the precious peace found in life.

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 May 7)

Herbie Hancock Quotes

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Forget about trying to compete with someone else.  Create your own pathway.  Create your own new vision.

Life is not about finding our limitations, it’s about finding our infinity.

Herbie Hancock (born 1940) is a composer, pianist, bandleader, and jazz icon.  His music has crossed over into several genres:  jazz, R&B, pop, hip-hop, and dance.