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.

Cherished Interactions (Haiku Series #389)

Posted on October 27, 2026 by bigskybuckeye

Nightly Peace

Bedroom’s teddy bear

Quiet sentinel’s outlook—

Tenderness embraced

Imagination Reigns

Child’s trusted Etch A Sketch

Another dream coming true—

Transforming clean slate

Delightful Rendezvous

City park alive

Endless experiences—

Love’s most precious view

From My Journal (10/27)

Posted on October 27, 2026 by bigskybuckeye

agriculture countryside daylight farm — **Photo by Kerry on Pexels.com**

From Big Sky Buckeye

Life’s significant moments from the past remind us of the preciousness waiting with each tomorrow.

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 October 27)

Tom Waits Quotes

Posted on October 27, 2026 by bigskybuckeye

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If you get far enough away, you’ll be on your way back home.

You learn as much from your kids as they learn from you.

Tom Waits (born 1949) is an American singer and songwriter.

From My Journal (10/26)

Posted on October 26, 2026 by bigskybuckeye

From Big Sky Buckeye

While our sinful and imperfect nature will always separate us from God, His Son’s love builds a bridge between us and the Father.

(Updated October 26)

Billy Graham Quote

Posted on October 26, 2026 by bigskybuckeye

Don’t take anyone else’s word for God. Find Him for yourself, and then you, too, will know, by the wonderful, warm tug on your heartstrings, that He is there for sure.

From Deuteronomy 4:29-31: “From there you will seek the Lord your God, and you will find Him if you search after Him with all your heart and soul. In your distress, when all these things have happened to you in time to come, you will return to the Lord your God and heed Him. Because the Lord your God is a merciful God, He will neither abandon you nor destroy you; He will not forget the covenant with your ancestors that He swore to them.”

Billy Graham (1918-2018) was an American Christian evangelist.

Monday Memories: Greed’s Footprints

Posted on October 26, 2026 by bigskybuckeye

From Hebrews 13:5: “Keep your lives free from the love of money, and be content with what you have; for He has said, ‘I will never leave you or forsake you.'”

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Coveting greed, money, power

Like Judas, actions tasting sour

God’s teachings, pushing them aside

Sowing seeds, giving up control

Loving money above all else

Trading Christ, reaping sin’s bankroll

Souls filling with love of money

Lusting for power, endless greed

Selling even our Savior Jesus

Cashing evil’s footprints, each deed

Life’s journey ending in ruins

Betraying Christ for power’s game

Walking with our selfish Judas

Missing out on Salvation’s claim

Lovers of ourselves, over Christ

Following evil’s empty voice

Draining life’s grace-empty wallets

Realizing now, God offers choice

Born into this world, with nothing

Taking nothing from planet earth

Living within self, contentment

Walking with Jesus, our rebirth

From 1 Timothy 6:9-10: “But those who want to be rich fall into temptation and are trapped by many senseless and harmful desires that plunge people into ruin and destruction. For the love of money is a root of all kinds of evil, and in their eagerness to be rich some have wandered away from the faith and pierced themselves with many pains.”

Originally published April, 2021.

Pressing Ever Forward

Posted on October 25, 2026 by bigskybuckeye

From Philippians 3:14: “I press on toward the goal, toward the prize of the heavenly call of God in Christ Jesus.”

**Photo by Markus Winkler on Pexels.com**

Breath of Holy Spirit
Immersed in what’s to come
Pressing ever forward
Rhythm of Heaven’s drum

Nourished with love from Christ
His grace becomes faith’s light
Pressing ever forward
Evil’s darkness takes flight

Father’s resolute Word
Heaven’s daily breadcrumbs
Pressing ever forward
Tranquility becomes

Depth of sin forgiven
Peace rises with Christ’s view
Pressing ever forward
Each heavenly breakthrough

Eternity’s truth leads
Solace finds eyewitness
Pressing ever forward
Covered with joy’s fitness

From Philippians 3:20: “But our citizenship is in heaven, and it is from there that we are expecting a Savior, the Lord Jesus Christ.”

From My Journal (10/25)

Posted on October 25, 2026 by bigskybuckeye

From Big Sky Buckeye

Our heavenly Father delights in sharing His infinite love. Indeed, we should pay forward to others a portion of what we are given.

(Updated October 25)

Charles Spurgeon Quote

Posted on October 25, 2026 by bigskybuckeye

Do not look to your hope but to Christ the source of your hope.

From 1 Corinthians 15:28: “When all things are subjected to Him, then the Son Himself will also be subjected to the one who put all things in subjection under Him, so that God may be all in all.”

Charles Spurgeon (1834-1892) was an influential English preacher. Even in modern times, his writings and many sermons have remained a constant source of encouragement to Christians around the world. He has often be referred to as the “Prince of Preachers.”

Love Finds Her Way

Posted on October 24, 2026 by bigskybuckeye

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Moving from darkness
Never alone
Fearless in spirit
Destiny sown

Bubbling up with peace
Life’s caregiver
Hope certain to breathe
Faithful river

Searching distant light
Certainty’s place
Tranquility waits
Mercy’s embrace

Consuming with fire
Sorrow shrinks away
Shadow’s silent voice
Love finds her way

Raising dawn’s curtain
Eagerness grows
Lifetime’s lasting joy
Happiness glows

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