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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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Greetings on the first Sunday of June!  In keeping with my usual practice, the Gospel is featured in today’s faith-based poem.  Filled with verses about faith, you are invited to read more from “Mercy’s Trusted Flame.”

In addition to my writing, view another journal entry posted on June 4 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 June 4 from thoughts found in the words of American pastor, Christian theologian, and author Frederick Buechner.  He brings encouraging words about how our faith is nourished when it experiences spiritual hunger.

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!

Mercy’s Trusted Flame

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From 2 Corinthians 5:6-7:  “So we are always confident, even though we know that while we are at home in the body we are away from the Lord—for we walk by faith, not by sight.”

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Lost in fog of sinful flesh

Hidden from Father’s intent

Caught again in evil’s net

Faith’s ember waits to repent

 

Selfishness, full of darkness

One more transgression adds shame

Swallowed by false promises

Faith finds mercy’s trusted flame

 

Spirit breathes with precious grace

Savior’s blood washes sin clean

Paid for from Calvary’s cross

Faith’s pastures, forever green

 

In Christ, walking His high road

Old ways now passing away

Reconciled by Father’s love

Faith maturing, day by day

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From the words of American pastor and Christian author, Charles Swindoll:  “The only way to find happiness in the grind of life is to do so by faith.”

From My Journal (6/4)

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From Big Sky Buckeye

Our Father’s mercy can lay low the impossible and raise it high as the possible.

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 June 4)

Frederick Buechner Quote

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The place God calls you to is the place where your deep gladness and the world’s deep hunger meet.

From Matthew 5:6:  “Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they will be filled.”

Frederick Buechner (1926-2022) was an American pastor, Christian theologian, and author.  His writings were published in 39 books, which included several different genres.

Trivia’s Facts and More (6/3)

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This informative post will be posted on Saturday along with my usual writing.  You are invited to participate with the opening question.

Brain Teaser Question

You see a boat filled with people.  You look away and then look back, and the boat is still afloat.  However, you don’t see a single person on the boat?  Why?

(answer found at the end of this post)

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Totally located within the Appalachian Mountains, the American state of West Virginia is famous for its rolling hills and mountains.  

Here are some quick facts about West Virginia: 

  • Capital City:  Charleston (most populated city with 51,400)
  • State Flower:  Rhododendron
  • Nickname:  Mountain State
  • Motto:  Montani Semper Liberi (Mountaineers Are Always Free)

During the American Civil War, the state of West Virginia was carved out of the Confederate state of Virginia.  It was admitted to the Union on June 20, 1863 (just days before the famous battle at Gettysburg).  

In 1905, the Golden Delicious Apple originated in Clay County.  The oldest five and dime store in the United States is Berdine’s Five and Dime in Harrisville.  It opened its doors in 1908.

Visitors to the community of Moundsville have enjoyed the Grave Creek Mound.  It has remained the largest conical-type of prehistoric burial mound in the country.

top left:  grave creek mound site.  bottom left:  Berdine’s five and dime.  right:  Traditional rhododendron flowers.  (courtesy of pinterest)

 

Answer to Brain Teaser Question

All the people on board are married.

From My Journal (6/3)

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From Big Sky Buckeye

Sometimes a writer’s purpose is to awaken what’s sleeping deep in a reader’s soul.

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 June 3)

Brad Paisley Quotes

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Tomorrow is the first blank page of a 365-page book.  Write a good one.

Anytime you do something from the heart, people just know it.

Brad Paisley (born 1972) is a native of the American state of West Virginia.  He is a very accomplished country music singer, songwriter, and guitarist.

Faith’s Confidence (Elfchen Series #155)

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Questioning

Searching

Unimaginable contrasts

Journey of paradox

Contentment as God intended

Faith

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Reassuring

Trusting

Gospel’s vision

Nurturing healthy outlook

Spirit’s hand at work

Faith

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Overcoming

Enduring

Challenging times

Tsunami of darkness

Firm foundation’s pilot light

Faith

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From My Journal (6/2)

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In the daily crush of life’s circumstances may we still faithfully focus on the hope found in the Resurrection of our Lord.

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 June 2)

Warren Wiersbe Quote

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True contentment comes from Godliness in the heart, not from wealth in the hand.

From Philippians 4:11-13:  “For I have learned to be content with whatever I have.  I know what it is to have little, and I know what it is to have plenty.  In any and all circumstances I have learned the secret of being well-fed and of going hungry, of having plenty and of being in need.  I can do all things through Him who strengthens me.