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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.

Destiny’s Boldness

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From breath of morning sunrise
Opportunity arrives
Relinquishing everything past
Welcomed outlook ready to thrive

Positive choices embraced
Shadows of darkness escape
Energy no longer wasted
Spirited attitude takes shape

Warmth of light’s heightened presence
Selfish pride replaced with peace
Sowing landscape’s delightful joy
Humbleness restores heart’s new lease

Hope nourished from restful night
Refreshment blesses each hour
Minutes rebuilt with renewed strength
Destiny’s boldness empowers

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From My Journal (10/10)

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From Big Sky Buckeye

Yesterday’s goodness fills our own spirit with tomorrow’s boldness.

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 10)

Zig Ziglar Quotes

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Lack of direction, not lack of time, is the problem. We all have twenty-four hour days.

You were designed for accomplishment, engineered for success and endowed with the seeds of greatness.

Zig Ziglar (1926-2012) was an American author and motivational speaker.  He inspired many with his wit, optimism, and Christian faith.

Wondrous Journey (Elfchen Series #308)

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Upholding

Witness

Heavenly grace

Descending to earth

Embracing God’s tender touch

Joy

Beholding

Joy’s

Heavenly spirit

Announcing Savior’s birth

Choirs of angelic voices

Truth

Engaging

Truth’s

Heavenly righteousness

Flowing into prayer

Eyes upon Risen Christ

Witness

From My Journal (10/9)

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From Big Sky Buckeye

Life’s journey will illuminate many crossroads, but faith will discern which one to trust.

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 9)

Francis Frangipane Quote

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We can be assured that each step deeper into the Lord’s presence will reveal areas in our hearts which need to be cleansed.

From Romans 15:5-6: “May the God of steadfastness and encouragement grant you to live in harmony with one another, in accordance with Christ Jesus, so that together you may with one voice glorify the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ.”

Francis Frangipane (born 1946) is an American pastor and Christian author.

Trust Anchored

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With every rising tide
Life’s uncertainties hide

Darkness fueling mistrust
Tomorrow must adjust

Patience growing thinner
Emptiness serves dinner

Desires searching for peace
Light waiting to release

Stillness fills morning’s air
Hope replaces despair

Bitterness losing strength
Gentleness at arm’s length

Shadows fading away
Harmony finds its way

Heart dances with delight
Weariness taking flight

Destiny’s honest steps
Truth knocking at doorstep

Trust anchored, full of love
Unlocked grace shines above

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From My Journal (10/8)

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From Big Sky Buckeye

Without hope’s anchor, our ship will perish well before the coming storm.

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 8)

Ella Wheeler Wilcox Quotes

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Love lights more fire than hate extinguishes.

The two kinds of people on earth are the people who lift and the people who lean.

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.”

Everlasting Love

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From Proverbs 3:1-2: “My child, do not forget My teaching, but let your heart keep My commandments, for length of days and years of life and abundant welfare they will give you.”

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Worshipping Father daily
Heart’s loyalty never meek
Witnessed through Christ’s faithfulness
Praising every truth He speaks

Embracing Father’s teachings
Righteousness fills Spirit’s flight
Commandments rise from Christ’s rock
Living through Word’s constant light

Tasting Father’s fruitful grace
Good Shepherd’s daily check-in
Each fiber of Spirit breathes
Nourishing goodness within

Trusting in Father’s wisdom
Spirit’s refreshment appears
Witness being one in Christ
Understanding always clear

Rising tides of Father’s peace
Filled with everlasting love
All chains of darkness vanquished
Knowing Christ resides above

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From Proverbs 3:19-20: “The Lord by wisdom founded the earth; by understanding He established the heavens; by His knowledge the deeps broke open, and the clouds drop down the dew.”