Coronavirus
Learning to adapt each day—
World paradigm shift
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Cleaning and cooking
Being a baby boomer—
Fatherhood training
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Muddy, rain-soaked road
Destination now delayed—
Changing a flat tire
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We are thankful for a God who knows everything. He offers peace when darkness covers us. His light shows us His way.
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 28)
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It is only because of problems that we grow mentally and spiritually.
From James 1:2-4: “My brothers and sisters, whenever you face trials of any kind, consider it nothing but joy, because you know that the testing of your faith produces endurance; and let endurance have its full effect, so that you may be mature and complete, lacking in nothing.”
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
Every day snapshots of life bring opportunities to write. Big Sky Buckeye appreciates these special moments because they make this writing journey even more precious. Enjoy some of these images in a series of short poems in “Haiku Series #66 (Life).”
In addition to my writing, view another journal entry posted on March 28 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 encouraged to read a quote updated on March 28 from the words of American psychiatrist and author M. Scott Peck. He reminds us that the problems we face help us to grow.
Many of you enjoy photography (either your own or someone else’s). A wonderful bed and breakfast stay awaits visitors to Maryland’s Eastern Shore. Check out the new photograph added on March 22 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 12:2: “Surely God is my salvation; I will trust, and will not be afraid, for the Lord God is my strength and my might; He has become my salvation.”
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To a world filling with harsh darkness
Our Heavenly Father wakens us
God’s love conquers, crushing this starkness
Sending our Redeemer, always trust
Jesus, the Messiah, walks the land
His Spirit deepens our mind and soul
We experience God, close at hand
Blood shed on a Cross, paying our toll
With every footprint Jesus makes
Walking forward, His bright light beckons
We follow with faith, make no mistake
Through our adversity, faith checks in
Enemy lurks, bringing temptation
Walking with Jesus, freed like a bird
In alignment with Him . . . Salvation!
Faithful “doers” of God’s Holy Word
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From Psalm 3:3-4: “But you, O Lord are a shield around me, my glory, and the one who lifts up my head. I cry aloud to the Lord, and He answers me from His Holy hill.”
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Our country may be likened to a new house. We lack many things, but we possess the most precious of all–liberty!
[James Monroe took office in 1817, and the United States was still in its infancy as a nation.]
Patience and perseverance have a magical effect before which difficulties and obstacles vanish.
I took a recent neighborhood walk, and the surroundings were definitely not the norm. Quiet streets and hardly anyone outside on a gloomy, spring afternoon. I crossed a busy road, without the usual volume of traffic. The entire experience brought many thoughts to mind, some of which found their way into this poem.
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Morning rush traffic, missing in action
Downtown streets resemble empty ghost towns
All of this, most unusual for many
Life experiencing major breakdowns
Atmosphere of dark, winter gloom arrives
Quiet neighborhood lanes, filled with stillness
Sheltered-in-place covers the entire land
Fear and panic, with visions of illness
Households, overflowing with family
Quite unique for a midweek afternoon
Only essential employees at work
Life differs from a “Charlie Brown” cartoon
Spring’s portraits and sounds, arriving on schedule
Trees bud out, grass turning green, robins sing
God’s creation reminds us, He is near
His steadfast, faithful hope shall always ring
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From Lamentations 3:21-23: “But this I call to mind, and therefore I have hope: The steadfast love of the Lord never ceases, His mercies never come to an end; they are new every morning; great is Your faithfulness.”
