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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 journey offers a question that many who live in the northern tier of the United States have been asking.  The responses fit will into this series of short poems, all crafted in the style of the Japanese Haiku.  Thank you for stopping by, and you are encouraged to read more from Winter Ending?

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 February 24.

You are invited to read a quote, updated on February 24 which features inspiration from the words of Russian writer Fyoder Dostoevsky.  His reflections encourage us to embrace life’s avenues of happiness.

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!

Winter Ending? (Haiku Series #366)

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Think Again

Dressing in layers

Furnace running at top speed—

Now, who loves winter?

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Any Day Now

Kitchen’s window view

Yard’s relentless, frozen scene—

Calendar says “Spring”

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Finally!

Welcomed arrival

Spring bursting with treasured breath—

Red robin flies in

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From My Journal (2/24)

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From Big Sky Buckeye

Patience combined with perseverance makes a worthy team.

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 February 24)

Fyodor Dostoevsky Quotes

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Man only likes to count his troubles; he doesn’t calculate his happiness.

If you want to overcome the whole world, overcome yourself.

Fyodor Dostoevsky (1821-1881) was a Russian writer and journalist.  Numerous critics rank him as one of the finest novelists in all of world literature.

Monday Memories: Lord of Glory

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From Isaiah 6:3:  “And one called to another and said:  ‘Holy, holy, holy is the Lord of hosts; the whole earth is full of His glory.'”

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Darkness, evil abound

Our Champion arrives

Freeing chained hearts with praise

Faith growing in our lives

 

Graced by shed blood of Christ

Facing every hour

Wisdom, courage unite

Strongest bonds of power

 

Standing as God’s people

Walking as peacemakers

Sowing seeds from His faith

Harvest Glory’s acres

 

Christ’s journey lights His way

Centered on His people

Calling us, step forward

Blessed Cross, our steeple

 

Jesus’ pierced hands of change

Steady feet meet life’s quest

Lasting voice for justice

Renewing lives, each test

 

Glory fills God’s Kingdom

From His Heaven above

Nothing stops living grace

Salvation’s gift, free love

 

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You are invited to sing or follow the lyrics of this blessed hymn, “God of Grace and God of Glory.”

Originally published February, 2021.

From My Journal (2/23)

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From Big Sky Buckeye

Our life’s walk rests in the glory of the Almighty.  Step forward and taste His sweet grace.

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 February 23)

David Jeremiah Quote

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Are there areas in our lives–whatever our ages–in which we need fresh growth?  Focus on that area, memorize Scripture on that topic, pray for maturity, and ask God for a “growth spurt” in your life.

From 1 Peter 2:2:  “Like newborn infants, long for the pure, spiritual milk, so that by it you may grow into salvation.”

David Jeremiah (born 1941) is an American pastor and Christian author.

Trusting Father

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From Proverbs 3:5-6:  “Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and do not rely on your own insight.  In all your ways acknowledge Him, and He will make straight your paths.”

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Daily interactions

Shared through Father’s grace

Trusting His guidance

Patience rises to embrace

 

Bountiful blessings

Reaped from Father’s love

Trusting His outlook

Hope’s voice descends from above

 

Count on each promise

Heard in Father’s Word

Trusting His mercy

Heaven’s peace shares its password

 

Eternity’s breath

Shaped from Father’s grace

Trusting His boldness

Faith’s journey strengthens its pace

 

Spirit’s nourishment

Stirred with Father’s love

Tasting His sunrise

Compassion fed from above

 

Navigation’s light

Fueled through Father’s Word

Trusting His vision

North Star forever unblurred

 

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From Proverbs 2:9-10:  “Then you will understand righteousness and justice and equity, every good path, for wisdom will come into your heart, and knowledge will be pleasant to your soul.”

From My Journal (2/22)

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Whatever the odds, trusting in God’s promises will level life’s playing field.

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 February 22)

Warren Wiersbe Quote

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The mind grows by taking in, but the heart grows by giving out; and it is important to maintain a balanced life.

From Colossians 1:9-10:  “For this reason, since the day we heard it, we have not ceased praying for you and asking that you may be filled with the knowledge of God’s will in all spiritual wisdom and understanding, so that you may walk worthy of the Lord, fully pleasing to Him, as you bear fruit in every good work and as you grow in the knowledge of God.”

Warren Wiersbe (1929-2019) was an American pastor and Christian writer.  His journey as a Christian teacher was prolific with publication of over 50 books.