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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.

Love Finds Her Way

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Moving from darkness
Never alone
Fearless in spirit
Destiny sown

Bubbling up with peace
Life’s caregiver
Hope certain to breathe
Faithful river

Searching distant light
Certainty’s place
Tranquility waits
Mercy’s embrace

Consuming with fire
Sorrow shrinks away
Shadow’s silent voice
Love finds her wa
y

Raising dawn’s curtain
Eagerness grows
Lifetime’s lasting joy
Happiness glows

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From My Journal (10/24)

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From Big Sky Buckeye

Envisioning love’s genuine patience . . . just where it shows up, may call upon tomorrow’s destiny.

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 24)

Henry Wadsworth Longfellow Quotes

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Behind the clouds is the sun still shining.

A single conversation across the table with a wise man is better than ten years more study of books.

Henry Wadsworth Longfellow (1807-1882) was an American poet and educator.  Born in Portland, Maine, he has long been remembered for being one of New England’s fireside poets.

Essential in Faith (Elfchen Series #310)

Proven

Praising

Heavenly Father

Trusting His goodness

Love of lasting peace

Assurance

Merciful

Kneeling

In prayer

Releasing life’s burdens

Jesus accepts each one

Forgiveness

Salvation

Witnessing

Spirit’s fire

Overpowering all darkness

Victory through Resurrection’s light

Redemption

From My Journal (10/23)

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From Big Sky Buckeye

The Messiah’s birth will deliver Salvation through a criminal’s Cross.

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 23)

Alistair Begg Quote

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Christian, wear your shield close to your armor and cry earnestly to God, that by His Spirit you may endure to the end.

From Ephesians 6:14-16: “Stand, therefore, and belt your waist with truth and put on the breastplate of righteousness and lace up your sandals in preparation for the gospel of peace. With all of these, take the shield of faith, with which you will be able to quench all the flaming arrows of the evil one.”

Alistair Begg (born 1952) is a Scottish-born pastor who has served many years in the United States.

Tomorrow Cares

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Forsaking stillness
Breathing in comfort’s air
Treasuring sunset
Searching for something rare

Encroaching darkness
Rising tides of despair
Swimming ocean’s depths
Solving puzzle’s first square

Transcending stalemate
Ignoring mountain’s glare
Hearing hope’s message
Answering one more dare

Clearing conscience bright
Loosening every snare
Joining up with peace
Overcoming to bear

Calling out with joy
Filling each empty chair
Witnessing one choice
Knowing tomorrow cares

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From My Journal (10/22)

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From Big Sky Buckeye

We are encouraged to turn some of life’s dreams into action steps toward a better tomorrow.

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 22)

Charles Bukowski Quotes

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Beware of those who seek constant crowds; they are nothing alone.

You begin saving the world by saving one man at a time; all else is grandiose romanticism or politics.

Charles Bukowski (1920-1994) is a German-American poet, novelist, and short story writer.  His prolific writing produced over 45 books of poetry and prose, and much of his writing spoke to the despairing urban conditions of the downtrodden.

Destiny Stirs

From Romans 12:2: “Do not be conformed to this age, but be transformed by the renewing of the mind, so that you may discern what is the will of God—what is good and acceptable and perfect.”

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Tuning in
Father’s nearness
Faith’s timely linchpin
His Word’s trusted clearness

Closing in
Mercy transforms
Truth shall always win
Father’s grace takes life form

Moving in
Destiny stirs
Father’s light knows when
Salvation’s peace concurs

Taking in
Hope marks return
Savior now within
Enemy’s darkness turns

Giving in
Calvary beams
Love overcomes sin
Redemption reigns supreme

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From Psalm 119:105: “Your word is a lamp to my feet and a light to my path.”