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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.

Suffocated in Drought

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Leaves falling early

Nature witnesses drought

Farmers’ harvest dwindles

Future seeming in doubt

 

Nation in crisis

Hopeful news faces drought

Today fills with darkness

Tomorrow seeks fresh route

 

World’s chaos deepens

Suffocated in drought

Actions for peace missing

Voices of anguish sprout

 

Leaves filling with green

Rainfall erases drought

Farmers’ outlook restored

Future transformed from doubt

 

Nation’s common ground

Compromise quelling drought

Hope’s spirit rekindled

Tomorrow walks new route

 

World commits to peace

Goodwill overcomes drought

Togetherness . . . one goal

Voices of courage sprout

 

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From My Journal (3/27)

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From Big Sky Buckeye

Walking forward after any type of trauma will bring challenges, while we are faced with the daily grind of recovery and healing.

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 27)

Rudyard Kipling Quotes

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I always prefer to believe the best of everybody, it saves so much trouble.

I keep six honest serving men (they taught me all I know); their names are What and Why and When and How and Where and Who.

Rudyard Kipling (1865-1936) was an English writer, poet, and journalist.  He was born in British India, which inspired many of his works.

Father’s Heart

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From Isaiah 55:3:  “Incline your ear, and come to Me; listen, so that you may live.  I will make with you an everlasting covenant.”

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Hear this, all who thirst

Come to these still waters

Blessed with Father’s grace

Every son and daughter

 

Hear this, leave darkness

Only this light to seek

Return to Father

Step beyond earthly creek

 

Hear this, feast awaits

Steadfast love to behold

Cling to Father’s Word

Leave wilderness, be bold

 

Hear this, come to Me

Lasting peace to embrace

Love in Father’s heart

Salvation’s truthful place

 

Hear this, Savior lives

Walk no longer in fear

Trust in Father’s plan

Heaven’s path becomes clear

 

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From 1 Corinthians 10:13:  “No testing has overtaken you that is not common to everyone.  God is faithful, and He will not let you be tested beyond your strength, but with the testing He will also provide the way out so that you may be able to endure it.”

From My Journal (3/26)

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When we accept the Lord’s love, we shall humble ourselves to surrender and obey.

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 26)

Craig Groeschel Quote

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There is no sin too great for God’s grace.  There is no habit too big for His healing.  There is no label too strong for His love.

From Ephesians 2:8:  “For by grace you have been saved through faith, and this is not your own doing; it is the gift of God.”

Craig Groeschel (born 1967) is an America pastor and Christian author.

Serenity’s Interactions (Haiku Series #321)

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Dawn’s Greeting

Blessed sunrise light

Opportunity’s window—

Day’s fresh song composed

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Joy Awakens

Vapor of spring’s breath

Freshest, greenest life rising—

Gentleness reborn

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Unshakeable Presence

Ocean’s rhythmic waves

Touched by Creator’s passion—

Tireless energy

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From My Journal (3/25)

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For any poet, the interaction of light with color opens up another page of imagination.

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 25)

R. H. Swaney Quotes

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If words are seeds, let flowers grow from your mouth, not weeds.

If hearts are gardens, plant those flowers in the chest of the ones who exist around you.

R. H. Swaney is an American writer, who lives in South Dakota.  His poetry emphasizes a relationship with the circle of life.

Monday Memories: Living with Patience

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From James 5:11:  “Indeed we call blessed those who showed endurance. You have heard of the endurance of Job, and you have seen the purpose of the Lord, how the Lord is compassionate and merciful.

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Totally unexpected, overwhelming

Lingering cracks appearing along life’s road

Tripping, stumbling, and finally crashing down

Shattering confidence, from life’s heavy load

 

Floundering, drowning . . . caught in river’s rapids

Endlessly swimming, lost at pool’s deepest end

Feet never finding firm ground, dour fear arrives

Replacing life’s daylight with night at each bend

 

Life’s turbulence teaches us lasting patience

With the Lord, with ourselves, and with life’s curve balls

Fumbling life’s slippery game ball once again

God’s love sends patience after every fall

 

Endurance of Job, life’s journey shall require

Living with patience, frees us from each briar

 

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From Galatians 5:22-25:  “By contrast, the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, generosity, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control.  There is no law against such things.  And those who belong to Christ Jesus have crucified the flesh with its passions and desires.  If we live by the Spirit, let us also be guided by the Spirit.”

Originally published October, 2020.