Big Sky Buckeye

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Posted on July 29, 2026 by bigskybuckeye

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.

Every Promise

Posted on July 29, 2026 by bigskybuckeye

From Zechariah 9:9: “Rejoice greatly, O daughter Zion! Shout aloud, O daughter Jerusalem! See, your king comes to you; triumphant and victorious is He, humble and riding on a donkey, on a colt, the foal of a donkey.”

Light assured
From heavenly realm
Every promise
Steering from Father’s helm

Light nourished
From holiest Word
Righteous in truth
Sharing Father’s password

Light gathered
From Savior’s birthplace
Victory breathes
Feeling Father’s embrace

Light sustained
From destiny’s road
Love now descends
Trusting Father’s source code

Light strengthened
From Messiah’s view
Hope now fulfilled
Following Father’s cue

From Zechariah 9:16: “On that day the Lord their God will save them, for they are the flock of His people, for like the jewels of a crown they shall shine on His land.”

From My Journal (7/29)

Posted on July 29, 2026 by bigskybuckeye

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From Big Sky Buckeye

As God fulfills His promises, may our next faithful steps be strengthened in motivation and purpose.

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 July 29)

Taken From a Church Sign

Posted on July 29, 2026 by bigskybuckeye

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What happened in Bethlehem didn’t stay in Bethlehem.

From Luke 2:10-11: “But the angel said to them, ‘Do not be afraid, for see, I am bringing you good news of great joy for all the people: to you is born this day in the city of David a Savior, who is the Messiah, the Lord.'”

Enduring Rhythm (Haiku Series #380)

Posted on July 28, 2026 by bigskybuckeye

Revealing

Life’s next page opens

Breath of opportunity—

Script from steady hand

Encouraging

Day’s most welcome gift

Life harvests from nature’s peace—

Filled with gratitude

Sustaining

Navigating storms

Trust anchored through family—

Life’s outlook brightens

From My Journal (7/28)

Posted on July 28, 2026 by bigskybuckeye

From Big Sky Buckeye

When one becomes connected with life’s daily rhythm, it fills the heart with hopeful peace.

(Updated July 28)

Edwin Markham Quotes

Posted on July 28, 2026 by bigskybuckeye

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There is a destiny that makes us brothers; none goes his way alone.

The crest and crowning of all good, life’s final star, is Brotherhood.

Edwin Markham (1852-1940) was an American poet. One of his most read poems was “The Man with the Hoe,” which shed light on the exploitation of poor laborers.

Monday Memories: Lessons From Failure

Posted on July 27, 2026 by bigskybuckeye

Around life’s corner

Failure’s waiting train

Our very fiber

Split open with pain

Chasing newest dreams

Success sometimes waits

Failure comes knocking

What will be life’s fate?

Unavoidable

Failure hitting hard

Inevitable

Drawing life’s harsh card

Fear of failure breathes

Spreading, holds us back

Life fogging over

Success now off track

Vulnerable vibes

Feeling passed over

Alone in darkness

Where’s life’s sweet clover?

Lessons from failure

Past trials teach us

Embrace them and learn

Ride fortitude’s bus

With renewed purpose

Learn while improving

Plus motivation

Success now moving

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From the words of American writer, Meg Dowell: “Failure will teach you to be vulnerable. Failure will show you what it means to chase a dream. More importantly, your past failures will change the way you value your successes.”

From My Journal (7/27)

Posted on July 27, 2026 by bigskybuckeye

From Big Sky Buckeye

One’s day moves forward when there is a purpose in front of that first cup of coffee.

(Updated July 27)

Mario Andretti Quotes

Posted on July 27, 2026 by bigskybuckeye

It takes a lifetime to build a tradition.

Failure is success if we learn from it.

Mario Andretti (born 1940) is an American race car driver. Now retired, his career is one of the most successful in all of auto racing.

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