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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.

Trusted Affirmations (Elfchen Series #307)

Confidence

Faith’s

Hope fulfilled

Reading Father’s Word

Embracing is world unseen

Assurance

Commitment

Faith’s

Promised tomorrow

Shadowing Resurrection’s light

Walking in Christ’s footprints

Obedience

Resilience

Faith’s

Delivered script

Impossible becoming possible

Hearing each angelic response

Opportunity

From My Journal (10/2)

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From Big Sky Buckeye

Found in the safe harbor of God’s goodness, tomorrow’s hope will always be there.

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 2)

Charles Spurgeon Quote

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There are no measures which can set forth the immeasurable greatness of Jehovah, who is goodness itself.

From Psalm 27:13: “I believe that I shall see the goodness of the Lord in the land of the living.”

Charles Spurgeon (1834-1892) was an influential English preacher.  Even in modern times, his writings and many sermons have remained a constant source of encouragement to Christians around the world.  He has often be referred to as the “Prince of Preachers.”

Opportunity’s Flight

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Hijacking right with wrong
Dark tides of temptation
Gathering amongst stormy seas
Crippling truth in any nation

Flipping integrity
Slippery path ahead
Bending every voice without truth
Transforming character’s beachhead

Hearing thoughts of reason
From truth’s “real” foundation
Standing upon solid granite
Lighting tomorrow’s narration

Lifting hope with each step
Opportunity’s flight
Navigating with renewed peace
Reversing darkness with foresight

From the words of American attorney and later evangelical leader, Charles Colson: “The greatest friend of truth is time; her greatest enemy is prejudice, and her constant companion humility.”

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From My Journal (10/1)

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From Big Sky Buckeye

Desire and determination go a long way in taking our lives forward through the fire.

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 1)

Coco Chanel Quotes

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The most courageous act is still to think for yourself. Aloud.

In order to be irreplaceable, one must always be different.

Coco Chanel (1883-1971) was a French fashion designer.

Forever Free

From Psalm 32:1-2: “Happy are those whose transgression is forgiven, whose sin is covered. Happy are those to whom the Lord imputes no iniquity and in whose spirit there is no deceit.”

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Lost in transgression’s shadows
Wilderness grows deeper
Seeking new direction
God sends His peacekeeper

Faith’s ebbing strength drying up
Darkness remains at hand
Kneeling with repentance
Light arrives where one stands

Jesus accepts confession
Anguish breaking apart
Delivering Word’s truth
Love fills another heart

Grace descends with Spirit’s breath
Thorns of sin die away
Receiving forgiveness
Righteousness fills God’s way

Dawn of new life rising
Eye of Christ upon thee
Surrounding with His peace
Reborn, forever free

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From Psalm 32:8: “I will instruct you and teach you the way you should go; I will counsel you with My eye upon you.”

From My Journal (9/30)

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From Big Sky Buckeye

Kneeling at the Cross, let us confess our transgressions, accept Christ’s forgiveness, and allow His grace to light our own candle of hope fulfilled.

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 30)

Duncan Campbell Quote

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This desire for heart purity is a creation of the Holy Spirit at work in the heart.

From Psalm 51:10: “Create in me a clean heart, O God, and put a new and right spirit within me.”

Duncan Campbell (1898-1972) was a Scottish missionary.and evangelist.

Imagination’s Delights (Haiku Series #385)

Unfathomable

Dreaming of donuts

Buried underneath dozens—

Eating one’s way out

Jazz All Night

Playing clarinet

Fingering every sweet note—

Benny Goodman dreams

Second Slice Please

Cuisine’s sweetest dream

Never mind paper napkins—

Freshly baked peach pie