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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.

Gospel’s Target (Elfchen Series #309)

Destiny

Trusting

Heavenly Father

Walking with Jesus

Embracing His daily lessons

Faith

Fulfillment

Embracing

Father’s Word

Praying with Jesus

Witnessing each transfigurative step

Maturity

Steadfastness

Witnessing

Father’s light

Filling with patience

Waiting to see Jesus

Truth

From My Journal (10/16)

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From Big Sky Buckeye

In walking with Jesus, one’s faith embraces the genuine heart of the Gospel.

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 16)

Alexander Maclaren Quote

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The prayer that begins with trustfulness, and passes on into waiting, will always end in thankfulness, triumph, and praise.

From Isaiah 40:31: “Those who wait for the Lord shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings like eagles; they shall run and not be weary; they shall walk and not faint.“

Alexander MacLaren (1826-1910) was an Scottish-born pastor and Christian writer.

Rewritten

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Darkness
Arriving again
Tides of despair
Surrounding

Stalemate
Lifetime’s frozen breath
Sunrise postponed
Forsaken

Conscience
Chilling thoughts collide
Gentle whisper
Outpouring

Answers
Hidden in shadows
Seemingly lost
Forgotten

Nightbird
Emptiness cries out
Steps incomplete
Exhausting

Morning
Every verse aligned
Light’s blaze harnessed
Rewritten

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From My Journal (10/15)

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From Big Sky Buckeye

Sustained bitterness works like a thorn, which sinks deeper and deeper into our fragile soul, until the emptiness consumes our heart.

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 15)

Ralph Waldo Emerson Quotes

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Character is higher than intellect. A great soul will be strong to live, as well as strong to think.

To be yourself in a world that is constantly trying to make you something else is the greatest accomplishment.

Ralph Waldo Emerson (1803-1882) was an American essayist, poet, and philosopher.  He was a leading voice in America’s transcendentalist movement in the 19th century.

Child of God

From Proverbs 2:1-2: “My child, if you accept My words and treasure up My commandments within you, making your ear attentive to wisdom and inclining your heart to understanding.”

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Child of God
Heeding His Word
Treasuring each thought
Witness everything heard

Faithful saint
Embracing light
Nourishing thy heart
Righteousness carries weight

Wisdom’s peace
Storing up truth
Walking with Father
Faith matures beyond youth

Knowledge grows
Watching over
Forsaking darkness
Mercy’s fresh makeover

Child of God
Keeping ways straight
Fulfilling hope’s voice
Redemption’s open gate

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From Proverbs 2:20-21: “Therefore walk in the way of the good, and keep to the paths of the just. For the upright will abide in the land, and the innocent will remain in it.”

From My Journal (10/14)

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From Big Sky Buckeye

God intends for faithfulness to be firmly planted alongside His living waters.

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 14)

David Jeremiah Quote

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The lost are in need of spiritual surgery. They need to meet the Great Physician and allow Him to restore them to spiritual health and vitality.

From Matthew 9:11-12: “When the Pharisees saw this, they said to His disciples, ‘Why does your teacher eat with tax collectors and sinners?’ But when he heard this, he said, ‘Those who are well have no need of a physician, but those who are sick.'”

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

Always Expected (Haiku Series #387)

Patience Delivers

Creator’s spirit

Coloring breathless landscape—

One more falling leaf

Postcard Sent

October’s colors

Timeless, never forgotten—

Fall’s welcome parade

Top of World

Autumn sinking in

Kaleidoscope of color—

Taking breath away