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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.

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.

Destiny Borrows

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Border of wooded green
Gateway of shadows
Dancing in morning’s light
Every step aglow

Invitation of peace
Each precious shadow
Marking nature’s footprint
From its depths, hope flows

Another adventure
Wrapped in each shadow
Leaving hint of darkness
Tomorrow shall grow

Life scurries all about
Hidden in shadows
Following daily script
Future always knows

Moonlight gathers above
Night discards shadows
Offering timely grace
Destiny borrows

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From My Journal (9/19)

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The shadows of darkness sometimes follow us, as if the wilderness around us stays in unison with our every step.

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 September 19)

Marshall Rosenberg Quotes

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Focus on clarifying what is being observed, felt, and needed rather than diagnosing and judging.

The more we talk about the past, the less we heal from it.

Marshall Rosenberg (1934-2015) was an American psychologist, author, and teacher.  Much of his work was framed around the development of supporting partnerships and resolving conflicts.

Trusting Jesus

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Destiny

Faith

Cross reveals

Identify with Christ

Light discovered in forgiveness

Resolute

Encouragement

Call

From Calvary

Invitation of Cross

Walking in Christ’s footprints

Eternal

Commitment

Hope

Standing together

Christ’s fulfilling blood

Cross blesses with love

Peace

From My Journal (9/18)

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When we step forward to carry our Cross in following Christ, we need to bring discipline, commitment, and sacrifice into our lives.

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 September 18)

John Piper Quote

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A Christian is a person who has died with Christ, whose stiff neck has been broken, whose brazen forehead has been shattered, whose strong heart has been crushed, whose pride has been slain, and whose life is now mastered by Jesus Christ.

From Galatians 2:20:  “I have been crucified with Christ and I no longer live, but Christ lives in me. The life I now live in the body, I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me and gave Himself for me.

John Piper (born 1946) is an American pastor, theologian, and Christian scholar.  He is the founder and teacher of desiringgod.org. 

Morning’s Whisper

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Morning’s welcome grace
Warm, embracing flight
Feeling sun waking
Radiance supplants night

Morning’s tender touch
Spirit strengthens heart
Fulfilling fresh choice
Day’s remarkable start

Morning’s greeting stirs
Each star fades away
Exploring new hopes
Optimism fuels this day

Morning’s renewal
Miracle of peace
Bringing happiness
Life opens blessed lease

Morning’s whisper breathes
Precious reception
Offering fresh dreams
Beautiful perceptions

Morning’s gentle words
Each fragrance delights
Freshening outlook
Tomorrow waits to write

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From My Journal (9/17)

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Blessed, quiet moments spent in prayer may open one’s heart to embrace a waiting whisper from God.

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 September 17)

Morning Quotes

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Every morning comes with this promise–give the wings of effort to your dreams and your life will be full of bliss.

Lisa Lieberman-Wang (American author)

When you arise in the morning, think of what a precious privilege it is to be alive, to breathe, to think, to enjoy, to love.

Marcus Aurelius (Roman emperor and philosopher)

Most Wondrous Love

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From Luke 18:31-34: “Then He took the twelve aside and said to them, ‘Look, we are going up to Jerusalem, and everything that is written about the Son of Man by the prophets will be accomplished. For He will be handed over to the gentiles, and He will be mocked and insulted and spat upon. After they have flogged Him, they will kill Him, and on the third day He will rise again.’ But they understood nothing about all these things; in fact, what He said was hidden from them, and they did not grasp what was said.”

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Only God above
Could design this script
Most wondrous love
Salvation’s light

Son of Man descends
Life among Gentiles
God’s love extends
Redemption’s flight

God shapes faith’s outcome
Through Christ’s crushed body
Truth’s kingdom comes
Fulfillment breathes

Tomorrow’s new hope
Inscribed on Christ’s heart
Viewed through God’s scope
Ultimate joy

God’s glorious plan
Covenant’s fresh voice
Debts paid for man
Christ sheds His blood

Most wondrous love glows
From heavenly seas
God’s peace shall flow
Purpose defined

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First published in 1811, “What Wondrous Love Is This” shares a traditional American folk hymn (author unknown) which expresses the deep wonder of Jesus Christ’s sacrificial love. You are invited to listen to the Concordia Choir from Concordia College in Moorhead, Minnesota.