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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.

Tomorrow’s Hope

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Touching each distant star
Heavens open with joy
Journey’s welcome radar
Preparing to deploy

Viewing horizon’s light
Landscape’s inviting scene
Echoes of spirit’s flight
Embracing all that’s green

Flowing from river’s grace
Life awakens from peace
Eagerly keeping pace
Fitting each puzzle piece

Scaling mountainous peak
World sharing its footprints
Tomorrow’s hope one seeks
Sharing every imprint

Hearing contented voice
Comfort softens each heart
Truth offers steadfast choice
Stepping into day’s start

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From My Journal (9/3)

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Sown seeds of Hope produce a significant outcome from a maturing harvest of Faith.

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 3)

Atul Gawande Quotes

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Life is choices, and they are relentless. No sooner have you made one choice than another is upon you.

The battle of being mortal is the battle to maintain the integrity of one’s life.

Atul Gawande (born 1965) is an American surgeon and writer.

Eternity’s Embrace

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From Isaiah 61:1: “The spirit of the Lord God is upon me because the Lord has anointed me; He has sent me to bring good news to the oppressed, to bind up the brokenhearted, to proclaim liberty to the captives and release to the prisoners.”

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Every painful trial
Hijacking another heart
Spirit of God upon thee
His mercy shall impart

Comfort covers darkness
Hearing Father’s trusted voice
His deliverance at hand
Faithfulness shall rejoice

Each oak of righteousness
Raising Father’s grace-filled news
Salvation paid for through Christ
Redeemed through Heaven’s view

One more generation
Gathering upon God’s grace
Mourning replaced with gladness
Eternity’s embrace

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From Isaiah 61:3: “To provide for those who mourn in Zion—to give them a garland instead of ashes, the oil of gladness instead of mourning, the mantle of praise instead of a faint spirit. They will be called oaks of righteousness, the planting of the Lord, to display His glory.”

From My Journal (9/2)

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Our Creator blesses every morning with another unique sunrise.  At this very moment, just imagine how Eternity will appear.

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 2)

Oswald Chambers Quote

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All our fret and worry is caused by calculating without God.

From Psalm 37:8:  “Refrain from anger and forsake wrath. Do not fret—it leads only to evil.”

Oswald Chambers (1874-1917) was a Scottish evangelist and Christian teacher.  Following his death from an illness while in Egypt during World War I, his wife took on the task of transcribing the detailed notes she had written from his lectures and sermons.  Gertrude Hobbs Chambers’ efforts resulted in the publication in 1924 of MY UTMOST FOR HIS HIGHEST.  I frequently read from this devotional, and it has greatly deepened my faith and understanding of God’s Word.

Joy’s Grateful Presence (Haiku Series #381)

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Faith

School bells ring again

Goodness gathers in classrooms—

Forging lasting ties

Peace

Excitement growing

Connecting school year’s journey—

Every tender reed

Love

Hallowed hallways smile

Teacher’s lantern full of hope—

Welcome back children

From My Journal (9/1)

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A child’s world grows exponentially when filled with amazing books to read.  Reading unlocks a child’s mind to experience far more learning and future success in school and beyond.

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 1)

Beverly Cleary Quotes

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Nothing in the whole world felt as good as being able to make something from a sudden idea.

I think the best teachers had a real interest in the subject they were teaching and a love for children.

Beverly Cleary (1916-2021) was an American writer who published countless books which appealed to the interests of young children as well as creating fiction offerings for young adults.

Monday Memories: Eternal and Lasting

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From Psalm 100:4-5:  “Enter His gates with thanksgiving, and His courts with praise.  Give thanks to Him, bless His name.  For the Lord is good; His steadfast love endures forever, and His faithfulness to all generations.”

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Master of creation’s universe

Father’s love, boundless and enduring

Defying mankind’s understanding

Endless waterfall, reassuring

 

God’s lasting presence covers this earth

Filled with unending mercy and care

Sharing His love, bringing us gladness

Hearing concerns, answering prayers

 

Our world rotates between night and day

Yet, God never ceases His labors

Cherishing us, sheep in His pasture

Caring and loving us—as neighbors

 

God’s eternal and lasting love flows

Filling every second with love

His steadfast love shall always prevail

Sharing His love from heaven above

 

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From the words of Christian writer, Corrie ten Boom:  “There is no pit so deep that God’s love is not deeper still.”

Originally published March, 2021.