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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.

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.

From My Journal (9/21)

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Each day we are blessed with the gift of God’s love-filled witness.

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 21)

R. A. Torrey Quote

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Anticipate your battles, fight them on your knees before temptation comes, and you will always have the victory.

From 2 Chronicles 20:15: “He said, ‘Listen, all Judah and inhabitants of Jerusalem and King Jehoshaphat: Thus says the Lord to you: Do not fear or be dismayed at this great multitude, for the battle is not yours but God’s.‘”

R. A. Torrey (1856-1928) was an American Christian evangelist and Bible teacher. Reuben Archer Torrey also served as pastor, educator, and writer.

His Mercy Deploys

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From Jeremiah 20:7: “O Lord, You have enticed me, and I was enticed; You have overpowered me, and You have prevailed.”

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Rising every morning
Praising Father above
Heart overflowing with grace
Embracing His righteous love

Overpowering truth
Receiving Father’s Word
Faith trusting in every verse
Seeing heavens’ light transferred

Clutching hope with each test
Disbursing Father’s peace
Enemy’s footprint erased
Prevailing darkness shall cease

Witnessing newborn child
Breathing with Father’s joy
Savior Jesus brings Good News
Rising, His mercy deploys

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From Jeremiah 20:13: “Sing to the Lord; praise the Lord! For He has delivered the life of the needy from the hands of evildoers.“

From My Journal (9/20)

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Our Father’s love will boldly lead us toward His mercy’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 20)

Alan Redpath Quote

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If you look up into His face an say, “Yes, Lord, whatever it costs,” at that moment He’ll flood your life with His presence and power.

From Psalm 63:3-4: “Because Your steadfast love is better than life, my lips will praise You. So I will bless You as long as I live; I will lift up my hands and call on Your name.

Alan Redpath (1907-1989) was a British pastor, evangelist, and Christian author.

Destiny Borrows

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Border of wooded green
Gateway of shadows
Dancing in morning’s light
Every step aglow

Invitation of peace
Each precious shadow
Marking nature’s footprint
From its depths, hope flows

Another adventure
Wrapped in each shadow
Leaving hint of darkness
Tomorrow shall grow

Life scurries all about
Hidden in shadows
Following daily script
Future always knows

Moonlight gathers above
Night discards shadows
Offering timely grace
Destiny borrows

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From My Journal (9/19)

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The shadows of darkness sometimes follow us, as if the wilderness around us stays in unison with our every step.

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 19)

Marshall Rosenberg Quotes

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Focus on clarifying what is being observed, felt, and needed rather than diagnosing and judging.

The more we talk about the past, the less we heal from it.

Marshall Rosenberg (1934-2015) was an American psychologist, author, and teacher.  Much of his work was framed around the development of supporting partnerships and resolving conflicts.

Trusting Jesus

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Destiny

Faith

Cross reveals

Identify with Christ

Light discovered in forgiveness

Resolute

Encouragement

Call

From Calvary

Invitation of Cross

Walking in Christ’s footprints

Eternal

Commitment

Hope

Standing together

Christ’s fulfilling blood

Cross blesses with love

Peace