Lurking nearby
Obeying God’s commandments
Filled with His righteousness
Vanquished
Our fears
Life’s every trouble
Praise the Lord’s goodness
Deliverance
From God
Through His Son
Defeating sin and death
Salvation
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As Christians, believers should feel cherished by a Father, who loves them unconditionally.
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 29)
When God wants to do an impossible task, He takes an impossible man, and He crushes him.
From Acts 9:1-5: “Meanwhile Saul, still breathing threats and murder against the disciples of the Lord, went to the high priest and asked him for letters to the synagogues at Damascus, so that if he found any who belonged to the Way, men or women, he might bring them bound to Jerusalem. Now as he was going along and approaching Damascus, suddenly a light from heaven flashed around him. He fell to the ground and heard a voice saying to him, ‘Saul, Saul, why do you persecute me?’ He asked, ‘Who are you, Lord?’ The reply came, ‘I am Jesus, whom you are persecuting.'”
Do you enjoy writing or reading poetry? Most of the posts on Big Sky Buckeye are 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.
Featured Posts
Welcome to Big Sky Buckeye, who is witnessing a rain-soaking day in central Ohio. But the rain hasn’t dampened any enthusiasm for writing and sharing my writing journey. Using themes of temptation, darkness, and light, a series of short poems, which are written in the German-inspired style of elevenie, are on tap. You you invited to read and experience “Grace-Filled Light.”
In addition to my writing, view another journal entry posted on October 29 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 October 29 from thoughts shared from British pastor and Christian author Alan Redpath. His words explain how God uses each of us to accomplish impossible tasks.
Many of you enjoy photography (either your own or someone else’s). Montana Hall on the campus of Montana State University welcomes me back each time I visit (graduating way back in 1978). Check out the new photograph added on October 14 in the Photo Gallery.
Recent Posts
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 and writings can be found in the archives. Enjoy!
From Isaiah 64:4: “From ages past no one has heard, no ear has perceived, no eye has seen any God besides you, who works for those who wait for Him.”
Facing life’s dark, endless afflictions
Waiting with patience and new hope
Turning to our Holy, mighty Lord
Reaching for the Spirit’s steady rope
Seeking maturity and insight
Receiving God’s plan, sacred foresight
Witnessing our Father’s faithfulness
Flowing as a gentle river, His love
Nourishing hungry souls from His Word
Touching us, Holiness from above
Continuing to teach, God reaches out
Instilling our confidence, let’s shout
Waiting with patience for our Father
Sending His goodness to those who seek
Filling compassion with steadfast love
Offering Salvation, mercy speaks
Trusting God’s divine wisdom each day
Following His Word, showing the way
From the words of American pastor and Christian teacher, Charles Stanley: “Waiting isn’t easy, but rushing ahead of the Lord can short-circuit His plan. Be patient while God works out the details.”
Fall in love with what you do for a living.
There’s an old saying, “Life begins at forty.” That’s silly. Life begins every morning you wake up.
Seeds sown and watered
Only God provides the growth—
Living with purpose
Through grace and mercy
God offers us Salvation—
Won by our Savior
Trusting Holy Truth
Discovering our new self—
Our true home in Christ
Faith is not a feeling; it is action. It is a willed choice.
From Hebrews 11:1-3: “Now faith is the assurance of things hoped for, the conviction of things not seen. Indeed, by faith our ancestors received approval. By faith we understand that the worlds were prepared by the word of God, so that what is seen was made from things that are not visible.”
On a deserted, darkened street
Halloween arrives with its treats
The two of us, walking down the lane
Scared and excited, looking for fame
An empty house breathes, coming alive
Energy awakens and desires to thrive
An electrifying party is set for tonight
The ancient house turns up its lights
A full moon illuminates the night sky
Just as witches in black, prepare to fly
Special guests add to the scary fun
Arriving from their past, one by one
Escaping from his creator’s famous lab
Frankenstein stumbles in, frightfully fab
Waking up from sleeping in a coffin bed
Dracula flies over, with a thirst for “red”
Howling eerily, over sighting a rare full moon
Wolfman pounces in, not a moment too soon
Sitting like unsuspecting flowers on a wall
The two of us don’t want this to end at all
Music and spirits fill the old, rundown place
This Halloween returns with a familiar taste
The impromptu party doesn’t last long
Finishing the night with one final song
Precisely tapping ruby-colored shoes three times
A young girl requests to return home before Nine
Walking past the darkened, empty house
You and I cannot even hear a tiny mouse
Realizing again, it’s time for lights out
Planning to return in a year, no doubt
In wisdom gathered over time, I have found that every experience is a form of exploration.
It is horrifying that we have to fight our own government to save the environment.
