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About bigskybuckeye

Born in the Big Sky Country of Montana and now living in the Buckeye State of Ohio, Richard is the creative mind behind Big Sky Buckeye. Retired after 40 years of teaching, I enjoy writing, photography, traveling, and following a healthy lifestyle.

Testaments of Love (Elfchen Series #248)

Replenished

Always

With Jesus

Walking with courage

Strengthened through Risen grace

Victorious

Reaffirmed

Blessed

Beyond earth

Eyes upon Savior

Embracing His timeless grace

Salvation

Reinforced 

Faith’s

Eternal light

Departing from darkness

Journey trusts Messiah’s grace

Promises

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From My Journal (4/18)

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From Big Sky Buckeye

When we share our faith’s witness with others, they will see the light nurtured through grace anchored in Christ’s love.

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 April 18)

Charles Spurgeon Quote

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Oh!  Yes, I do love Jesus, because He first loved me.

From Colossians 1:18:  “He is the head of the body, the church; He is the beginning, the firstborn from the dead, so that He might come to have first place in everything.”

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.”

Tomorrow Offers Hope

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Journey’s destination

Seeking life’s unknown

Coming to night’s station

No one answers phone

 

Voices remain muted

Chasing shadow’s trace

Feeling spirit looted

Darkness giving chase

 

Freedom’s ember cloaked

Walking toward peace

Igniting flame, well-stoked

Distant voice won’t cease

 

Tomorrow offers hope

Hearing wartime’s calm

Grasping sunrise’s rope

Listen, no more bombs!

 

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From My Journal (4/17)

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From Big Sky Buckeye

Quiet moments may allow one to hear the smallest whisper, which has been patiently waiting.

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 April 17)

David Steward Quotes

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I truly believe delegation begins with trusting others–followed by letting go.

The hardest thing to do is take that first step to overcome fears and self-doubt.

David Steward (born 1951) is an American businessman.  

Promised Grace

From Psalm 118:1:  “O give thanks to the Lord, for He is good; His steadfast love endures forever!”

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Christ shall endure forever

Witnessing His steadfast love

Forgiveness heals brokenness

Righteousness flows from above

 

Christ journeys to Calvary

Bringing man’s darkness with Him

Sin’s valley of death’s shadow

Light waiting at heaven’s rim

 

Christ becomes faith’s cornerstone

Yielding to Father’s design

Truth waiting at Roman cross

Sacred blood pays every fine

 

Christ foils enemy’s insults

Shedding eternity’s wrath

Love borne, no matter its cost

Promised grace reveals faith’s path

 

Christ builds heaven’s trusted bridge

Rising from now empty tomb

Passion’s flames light mercy’s quest

Brought forth into Father’s room

 

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From Psalm 118:19:  “Open to me the gates of righteousness, that I may enter through them and give thanks to the Lord.”

From My Journal (4/16)

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From Big Sky Buckeye

When we realize that our trust in Jesus will better illuminate the path ahead of us, we confidently step into His righteous footprints.

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 April 16)

Howard Crosby Quote

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Every path that leads to heaven is trodden by willing feet.  No one is ever driven to paradise.

From Psalm 119:105:  “Your word is a lamp to my feet and a light to my path.”

Howard Crosby (1826-1891) was an American pastor and academic professor.

New Season (Haiku Series #324)

Life

Distant memory

Winter’s breath melted away—

Rebirth springing up

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Joy

Crisp April morning

Afternoon promises warmth—

Daffodils dancing

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Peace

Sun’s setting calmness

Another night, nature rests—

Guaranteed sunrise

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