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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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My writing journey continues today with a Christian themed poem.  The verses are built around Apostle Paul’s message in Colossians 2.  Faith is at the heart of our own “Fullness of Life.”

In addition to my writing, view another journal entry posted on March 22 in From My Journal.  While Big Sky Buckeye enjoys writing poetry and short stories, much of his journal writing is inspired from reading and commenting on other blogger’s posts.

You are invited to read a quote updated on March 22 from thoughts found in the words of American pastor and theologian Phillip Graham Ryken.  He reminds us to stay focused on the love of Jesus.

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!

Fullness of Life

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From 2 Peter 1:5-6:  “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.”

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Maturing in faith

Together in love

Living more like Christ

Knowledge from above

 

Binding hearts as one

Growth in spirit blooms

Leading faith to choose

Trust fills every room

 

Moving faith forward

Gospel’s truth springs forth

Taking righteous path

Always toward true north

 

Confronting falsehoods

Firmest foundation

Insulating faith

Scripture’s narration

 

Walking in Christ’s steps

Each believer knows

Faith’s transforming Light

Fullness of life grows

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From Colossians 2:6-7:  “As you therefore have received Christ Jesus the Lord, continue to walk in Him, rooted and built up in Him and established in the faith, just as you were taught, abounding in thanksgiving.”

From My Journal (3/22)

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From Big Sky Buckeye

Faith matures with growing trust in the Lord.  His point of view will lead each of us forward.

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 22)

Phillip Graham Ryken Quote

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When a mind is in love with Jesus, this is what it sees:  a world full of the wonders He has made.

From Hebrews 13:8:  “Jesus Christ is the same yesterday and today and forever.”

Phillip Graham Ryken (born 1966) is an American pastor and theologian.  He currently serves as the president of Wheaton College in Illinois.

Tuesday’s Funnies (Haiku Series #222)

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Dad on the Run

Driving, late for work

Checking gas gauge, “On empty!”

Who used this car last?

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Arresting Humor

Under surveillance

Comedian out of work—

Stealing one more joke

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Staying in Shape

Morning exercise

Topped-off coffee cup ready—

Pumping caffeine curls

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From My Journal (3/21)

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Finding a balance in what we eat can be an asset.  Too much of anything or too little of something may hold back our good health.

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 21)

James Weldon Johnson Quotes

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Music is a universal art; anybody’s music belongs to everybody; you can’t limit it to race or country.

The final measure of the greatness of all peoples is the amount and standard of the literature and art they have produced.

James Weldon Johnson (1871-1938) was an American writer and civil rights activist.  He was actively involved in the leadership of the NAACP (National Association for the Advancement of Colored People).  He wrote lyrics for the hymn, “Lift Every Voice and Sing,” which later became known as the national anthem for African-Americans.

Monday Memories: Winter’s Arctic Grip

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Bone-chilling winds turn life upside down today

Delivering frigid, Arctic storms to every town

Thickening ice, spreading across the lake’s bay

People running straight into gusts, heads down

 

Wind chimes endlessly sing a winter-filled blast

Watching the thermometer effortlessly dive

Wondering, how long will this deep freeze last?

Somehow, everyone remains warm and thrives

 

The townsfolk cope, accepting winter’s greed

Facing long, harsh winters, most every year

Helping others to survive, when one’s in need

Winter’s severity never brings about fear

 

Finally one day, the wind changes its sound

Pitching warmer air, by way of a chinook

Lightening the load for everyone around

Smiles arrive, from every cranny and nook

 

Spring will soon send out her welcoming band

Replacing life’s burdens, with warmer wishes

Surviving winter’s struggles across the land

Winter to spring, life crosses familiar bridges

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Originally published February, 2020.

From My Journal (3/20)

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From Big Sky Buckeye

Perhaps some of us want to experience the life we’ve read about from our literary travels, but then the reality of life writes an entirely unexpected chapter.

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 20)