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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.

Most Wondrous Love

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From Luke 18:31-34: “Then He took the twelve aside and said to them, ‘Look, we are going up to Jerusalem, and everything that is written about the Son of Man by the prophets will be accomplished. For He will be handed over to the gentiles, and He will be mocked and insulted and spat upon. After they have flogged Him, they will kill Him, and on the third day He will rise again.’ But they understood nothing about all these things; in fact, what He said was hidden from them, and they did not grasp what was said.”

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Only God above
Could design this script
Most wondrous love
Salvation’s light

Son of Man descends
Life among Gentiles
God’s love extends
Redemption’s flight

God shapes faith’s outcome
Through Christ’s crushed body
Truth’s kingdom comes
Fulfillment breathes

Tomorrow’s new hope
Inscribed on Christ’s heart
Viewed through God’s scope
Ultimate joy

God’s glorious plan
Covenant’s fresh voice
Debts paid for man
Christ sheds His blood

Most wondrous love glows
From heavenly seas
God’s peace shall flow
Purpose defined

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First published in 1811, “What Wondrous Love Is This” shares a traditional American folk hymn (author unknown) which expresses the deep wonder of Jesus Christ’s sacrificial love. You are invited to listen to the Concordia Choir from Concordia College in Moorhead, Minnesota.

From My Journal (9/16)

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From Big Sky Buckeye

Praising the unselfish love that breathes from Christ’s heart.  His light remains eternal in its vision.

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 16)

Billy Graham Quote

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God proved His love on the Cross. When Christ hung, and bled, and died, it was God saying to the world, “I love you.”

From 1 Corinthians 1:18:  “For the message about the cross is foolishness to those who are perishing, but to us who are being saved it is the power of God.“

Billy Graham (1918-2018) was an American Christian evangelist.

Forever’s Imprint (Haiku Series #383)

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Evolving

Creation unfolds

Stalwart mountains echo hope—

Valley’s breath of peace

Revealing

River’s distant past

Creation flowing as one—

Energy of life

Abounding

Darkness slips away

Light’s innocence beams above—

Creation’s bouquet

From My Journal (9/15)

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From Big Sky Buckeye

We experience details of our Lord’s blessed assurance with every fiber of His creation.

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 15)

Thomas Fuller Quotes

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There is much more learning than knowing in the world.

Zeal without knowledge is fire without light.

Thomas Fuller (1608-1661) was an English preacher and historian.  

Monday Memories: Sharing Precious Love

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From Psalm 118:26:  “Blessed is the one who comes in the name of the Lord.  We bless you from the house of the Lord.”

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Rejoice with this new day

God sharing precious love

Blessed Word guides our way

Behold gifts from above

 

Extend love to others

Family and friends shine

Each sister and brother

Feeling God’s love, divine

 

Christ sheds blood, out of love

Building faith’s cornerstone

Treasured, caring, proud of

Never feeling alone

 

Remembering God’s saints

Memories still alive

Cherished thoughts now repaint

Holding tight each archive

 

Lord is God, brings His light

Giving thanks for His grace

Blessed angels take flight

Precious love shall embrace

 

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From Psalm 118:1:  “O give thanks to the Lord, for he is good; his steadfast love endures forever!”

Originally published March, 2021.

From My Journal (9/14)

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Our Father’s mercy becomes alive when we trust in His Son’s love.

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 14)

Martin Luther King, Jr. Quote

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Love is the only force capable of transforming an enemy into friend.

From Matthew 22:36-39:  “‘Teacher, which commandment in the law is the greatest?’ He said to him, ‘You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind. This is the greatest and first commandment. And a second is like it: You shall love your neighbor as yourself. On these two commandments hang all the Law and the Prophets.'”

Love’s Faithful Fabric

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From Psalm 103:2-4: “Bless the Lord, O my soul, and do not forget all His benefits—who forgives all your iniquity, who heals all your diseases, who redeems your life from the Pit, who crowns you with steadfast love and mercy.”

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Gracious Father’s mercy
Abounding depth of love
Steadfast, unconditional
Foresight received from above

Heavenly redemption
Healing each hardened heart
Grace flowing with forgiveness
Savior’s light confirms hope’s start

Father’s witness bears truth
Fulfilling righteous norms
Always love one another
Armor of light now transforms

Christ’s clearest instructions
Building love’s exercise
Works of darkness laid aside
Messiah’s trusted franchise

Called to forgive others
Shedding blindness through light
Love’s faithful fabric now sown
Relationship’s comfort bright

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From Romans 13:10: “Love does no wrong to a neighbor; therefore, love is the fulfilling of the law.”