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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 poetic trio is crafted in the German-inspired style of Elfchen or Elevenie.  This genre has been a definitive way to share the Gospel  Thank you for stopping by, and you are encouraged to read more from Always Out Front.

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 3.

You are invited to read a quote, updated on April 3 which features inspiration from the words of American pastor and hymn composer George Bennard.  His reflections are captured in the hymn, “The Old Rugged Cross.”

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!

Always Out Front (Elfchen Series #294)

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Constantly

Jesus

Always first

Easing life’s burdens

Grace fills another moment

Faith

Totally

Messiah

Offering light

Mercy’s navigational compass

Comforted through His love

Trust

Absolutely

Savior

Destiny’s truth

Shaping every step

Each worry set aside

Righteousness

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 (4/3)

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From Big Sky Buckeye

Remain faithful to God’s Word, always trusting in the Resurrection of His Son.

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 3)

George Bennard Quote

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So I’ll cherish the old rugged cross, till my trophies at last I lay down; I will cling to the old rugged cross, and exchange it someday for a crown.

From Galatians 6:14:  “May I never boast of anything except the cross of our Lord Jesus Christ, by which the world has been crucified to Me and I to the world.”

George Bennard (1873-1958) was an American pastor and hymn composer.  The chosen lyrics were written in 1912 and became part of the popular hymn, “The Old Rugged Cross.”

Salvation’s Light

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From Psalm 23:1-3:  “The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want.  He makes me lie down in green pastures; He leads me beside still waters; He restores my soul.  He leads me in right paths for His name’s sake.”

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Faith’s redemptive journey

Along this wilderness route

Seeking salvation’s light

Removing seeds of doubt

 

Shepherd’s constant presence

Along tranquility’s stream

Leading to Savior’s light

Trusting hope’s rising beam

 

Darkness from long ago

Consumed with enemy’s flesh

Finding merciful light

Rising, peace shall refresh

 

Wholesome eyesight restored

No longer blind to thy sin

Embracing Savior’s love

Forgiving light within

 

Father’s Word crystal clear

Righteousness nurtures faith’s way

Leaving darkest shadows

Following light each day

 

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From Ephesians 5:8-9:  “For once you were darkness, but now in the Lord you are light. Walk as children of light, for the fruit of the light is found in all that is good and right and true.”

From My Journal (4/1)

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Leaving the wilderness of darkness, our Good Shepherd fills our journey with light to follow.

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 1)

Jess Ray Quote

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There is a peaceful path available to us in God.

From John 14:27:  “ Peace I leave with you; My peace I give to you.  I do not give to you as the world gives.  Do not let your hearts be troubled, and do not let them be afraid.”

Jess Ray is an American singer and songwriter.  She produces her works from North Carolina, and much of her music shares a Christian theme.

Monday Memories: Breaking Free

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From Psalm 31:3-4:  “You are indeed my rock and my fortress; for your name’s sake lead me and guide me, take me out of the net that is hidden for me, for you are my refuge.”

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Crying out from devilish wasteland

Surrounded by desert’s empty sand

Caught, tangled in sin’s deceptive net

Buried under life’s heaviest debt

 

Captured by evil’s sly temptations

Confined to cellblock’s harsh reception

Engulfed by relentless guilt and shame

Throwing key away, dimming life’s flame

 

Praying to Holy Father above

Singing of His steadfast, faithful love

Seeking His mercy in valley’s distress

How will life move forward, from this mess?

 

Coming to life’s rescue, Jesus Christ

Accepting His grace, He pays full price

Breaking free from sin’s ongoing grip

Sailing on Spirit’s armored flagship

 

Exiting darkest, shame-filled prison

Beholding blood-stained Cross, He’s Risen!

Remaking character, with each day

Walking with Jesus, never shall stray

 

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From Psalm 18:1-2:  “I love you, O Lord, my strength.  The Lord is my rock, my fortress, and my deliverer, my God, my rock in whom I take refuge, my shield, and the horn of my salvation, my stronghold.”

Originally published February, 2021.

From My Journal (3/30)

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God gives freely of His grace through the eternal light carried by Jesus.

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 30)

Sara Hagerty Quote

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We forget that it’s in the interruptions, the waiting seasons, the disappointments that we grow best.

From 2 Peter 1:5-7:  “For this very reason, you must make every effort to support your faith with excellence, and excellence with knowledge, and knowledge with self-control, and self-control with endurance, and endurance with godliness, and godliness with mutual affection, and mutual affection with love.”

Sara Hagerty is an American Christian author.