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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 focuses on the relationship of faith and trust in a believer’s journey with the Lord.  Thank you for stopping by, and you are encouraged to read more from Fed From Above.

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 April 15.

You are invited to read a quote, updated on April 15 which features inspiration from the words of American pastor and Christian author Charles Swindoll.  His reflections bring forth the energy of the Gospel.

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!

Focus Refreshed (Elfchen Series #295)

Disciplined

Expecting

Faithfully listening

Seeking Father’s guidance

Immersed in His Word

Direction

Gathered

Mentoring

Mercy transcending

Counseling with righteousness

Savior’s grace upon thee

Instruction

Transformed

Surrounding

Peace forgiving

Promising Calvary’s light

Thorns of sin crushed

Redemption

From My Journal (4/17)

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From Big Sky Buckeye

When our faith focuses on God’s Word, our trust in Him exceeds anything else.

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 April 17)

Oswald Chambers Quote

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If a man wants scientific knowledge, intellectual curiosity is his guide; but if he wants insight into what Jesus Christ teaches, he can only get it by obedience.

From John 7:16-17:  “Then Jesus answered them, ‘My teaching is not Mine but His who sent Me.  Anyone who resolves to do the will of God will know whether the teaching is from God or whether I am speaking on My own.'”

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.

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From Proverbs 3:1-2:  “My child, do not forget My teaching, but let your heart keep My commandments, for length of days and years of life and abundant welfare they will give you.”

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New dawn harvests light

Sowing truth from God

Embracing His peace

Each faithful seedpod

 

Heart keeps commandments

Following God’s flight

Honoring His Word

Joy grows in His sight

 

Every path straightened

Accepting God’s grace

Forsaking darkness

Faith climbs each staircase

 

Refreshment prepared

Offering God’s love

Healing man’s fabric

Trust fed from above

 

Radiant wisdom

Planting God’s next seed

Cultivating hope

Christ forever leads

 

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From Proverbs 3:11-12:  “My child, do not despise the Lord’s discipline or be weary of His reproof, for the Lord reproves the one He loves, as a father the son in whom He delights.”

From My Journal (4/15)

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From Big Sky Buckeye

From the trusted grace found in our Shepherd’s shadow, He leads us from darkness into Eternity’s 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 April 15)

Charles Swindoll Quote

When we have sufficiently waited on the Lord, He gets full control of our spirit.

From Proverbs 3:1-2:  “My child, do not forget my teaching, but let your heart keep my commandments,  for length of days and years of life and abundant welfare they will give you.”

Charles Swindoll (born 1934) is an American pastor and Christian author.

Monday Memories: Buried Faith

From the words of American pastor and Christian author, A. W. Tozer:  “Faith is the gaze of a soul upon a saving God.”

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Winter’s lost, snow-covered faith

Father’s presence, long frozen

Buried faith, under deep drifts

Lack of any hope, blows in

 

Christ melts each frozen glacier

Ice turns to living water

Holy Spirit flows with hope

God’s Word molds, as faith’s potter

 

Spring arrives, God’s Holy love

Maturing into life’s fruit

Flowering trees, witness faith

Hope emerging, each new shoot

 

Resurrection brings new life

Hungry faith springs with fresh growth

Spirit warms forgotten hearts

Faith then hope, Christ unearths both

 

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From Proverbs 3:3-4:  “Do not let loyalty and faithfulness forsake you; bind them around your neck, write them on the tablet of your heart.  So you will find favor and good repute in the sight of God and of people.”

Originally published February, 2021.

From My Journal (4/13)

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From Big Sky Buckeye

Our faith will continue to be challenged by the darkness around us, but Christ’s light promises to lead each believer to Eternity’s gate.

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 April 13)

Charles Stanley Quote

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Jesus is exactly where He promised to be–living inside those who believe.

From John 14:18-19:  “I will not leave you orphaned; I am coming to you.  In a little while the world will no longer see Me, but you will see Me; because I live, you also will live.”

Charles Stanley (1932-2023) was an American pastor and Christian writer.  He was dedicated to leading a teaching ministry.