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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.

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Today’s faith-based poem was previously published in February, 2021.  God is always at work in opening His Word up to us.  Thank you for stopping by, and you are encouraged to read more from Marked by God.

My writing is supplemented by maintaining an active journal, which gathers thoughts from my Bible reading as well as sampling other bloggers’ posts.  Daily entries found in  From My Journal contain reflections about faith, life, and community for March 10.

You are invited to read a quote, updated on March 10 which features inspiration from the words of American historian and author Carter G. Woodson.  His reflections share some timely thoughts about life.

Here’s my Baker’s Dozen, featuring 13 of my recent writings from the past couple of weeks.  Each post is linked to take you right to its location.  Other poems, short stories, and feature writings can be found in the archives (found at the top of the page), which will be updated frequently with past selections.  Enjoy!

Heavenly Blessings (Elfchen Series #292)

Heartened

Depending

Upon Father

Guiding light embraced

Faith’s trusted path rebuilt

Hope

Promised

Rescued

By Father

Hearing morning’s cry

Forgiveness removes heavy burdens

Peace

Comforted

Accepting

Father’s grace

Nourishing daily strength

Filled with infinite love

Joy

This series of poems (written in the German-inspired style of Elfchen or Elevenie) shares a total of eleven words in each poem, with a sequence by line of one, two, three, four, and one words.

From My Journal (3/13)

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From Big Sky Buckeye

Only through the Lord’s grace does another blessed candle fill one’s day with light.

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 March 13)

Whispering Tree

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Whispering tree

Spring renews season’s lease

Building each leaf

Observing landscape’s peace

 

Praising blue skies

Creator shares His love

Holding time still

Sharing daylight above

 

Warming ground swells

Spring arrives to embrace

Stirring with life

Breathing with nature’s grace

 

Connecting hope

Creator at doorstep

Refreshing trust

Lighting journey’s small steps

 

Exhaling joy

Spring follows daily plan

Writing each page

Lifting spirits of man

 

Uplifting love

Creator’s whispers spun

Setting table

Rising with morning’s sun

 

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From My Journal (3/12)

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From Big Sky Buckeye

Even a cloudy sky offers a moment of welcoming silence, when we may need it most.

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 March 12)

Vivian Greene Quotes

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Life isn’t about waiting for the storm to pass.  It’s about learning how to dance in the rain.

All that is real is seen with the heart.

Vivian Greene is an American author, artist, and entrepreneur.

Destination of Peace

From Exodus 17:1-2:  “The whole Israelite community set out from the Desert of Sin, traveling from place to place as the Lord commanded.  They camped at Rephidim, but there was no water for the people to drink.  So they quarreled with Moses and said, ‘Give us water to drink.'”

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Surrounded by wilderness

God’s people seek hope’s waters

Responding with His goodness

Thirst quenched in sons and daughters

 

Shepherd’s eternal presence

His flock never left alone

Lifting eyes toward heavens

Trust in God, faith’s fabric sewn

 

Sinful stones must be softened

Hunger lingers tomorrow

Calling all to repentance

Mercy’s waters always flow

 

God ignites fire of judgment

Faith’s journey seeks lighted way

Praying for obedience

Wayward steps find grace this day

 

Wilderness tests man’s resolve

Enemy’s darkest shadows

Following Christ, our Savior

Destination of peace glows

 

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From Psalm 95:6-7:  “Come, let us bow down in worship, let us kneel before the Lord our Maker; for He is our God and we are the people of His pasture, the flock under His care.”

From My Journal (3/11)

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From Big Sky Buckeye

In God’s eyes, repentance should not be a passive thought absent of commitment.

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 March 11)

Julian of Norwich Quote

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We need to fall, and we need to be aware of it; for if we did not fall, we should not know how weak and wretched we are of ourselves, nor should we know our Maker’s marvelous love so fully.

From Proverbs 4:25-27:  “Let your eyes look directly forward, and your gaze be straight before you.  Keep straight the path of your feet, and all your ways will be sure.  Do not swerve to the right or to the left; turn your foot away from evil.”

Julian of Norwich was an English woman living during medieval times (approximately 1343-1416).  Her faith was anchored in her Christian thoughts and actions.

Childhood Interactions (Haiku #368)

Delicious Memories

Postponed adventures

Rushing to Mother’s kitchen—

Freshly baked cookies

Soothing Presence

Child protests bedtime

“Gonna stay up all night long”

Stardust dreams fly in

Change Anticipated

Springtime approaching

Arriving any day now—

Playfulness rising