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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.

From My Journal (4/5)

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From Big Sky Buckeye

A positive outlook helps to reframe one’s life with fresh opportunity.

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 5)

Stevie Wonder Quotes

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We all have ability.  The difference is how we use it.

You can’t base your life on other people’s expectations.

Stevie Wonder (born 1950) is an American singer and songwriter.  

Faith’s Precious Template (Elfchen Series #246)

Preparations

 Sowing

Spirit’s seeds

Planting righteous grain

Fields of eternal life

Harvesting

Connections

Praying

Daily consistency

Faithful relationship deepens

Buoyed by Father’s love

Maturing  

Interactions

Sharing

Christ’s grace

Spirit of gentleness

Placing light upon others

Witnessing

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From My Journal (4/4)

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From Big Sky Buckeye

When one accepts Jesus Christ as Savior and Lord, God designs His chosen path to mature daily in one’s faithfulness.

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 4)

Martin Luther Quote

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Even if I know that tomorrow the world would go to pieces, I would still plant my apple tree.

From Hebrews 10:23:  “Let us hold fast to the confession of our hope without wavering, for he who has promised is faithful.”

Cherished Whisper Calls

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Every wilderness journey

Another footprint unknown

Tomorrow always uncertain

Turning over each heavy stone

 

Lost among daylight’s darkness

With every tentative step

Smallest ember of light’s beacon

Finding vacant cabin’s doorstep

 

Door’s rusted hinges swing free

Waiting, barely hanging on

Vivid memories gather now

Warmly colored with worn crayons

 

Bushel of thoughts now arrive

Rekindled glow from fireplace

Yesterday no longer frozen

Gentleness cradles weathered face

 

Surrounded in breathless peace

Slumber’s cherished whisper calls

Weariness at last overcomes

Cuddled under nightly dream’s shawl

 

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From My Journal (4/3)

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From Big Sky Buckeye

The greater the darkness, the more visible will be the light.

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 3)

Sarah Ban Breathnach Quotes

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Our deepest wishes are whispers of our authentic selves.  We must learn to respect them.  We must learn to listen.

Today expect something good to happen to you no matter what occurred yesterday.

Sarah Ban Breathnach (born 1947) is an American author, philanthropist, and speaker.

Passion for Deliverance

From Psalm 32:6-7:  “Therefore let all who are faithful offer prayer to You; at a time of distress, the rush of mighty waters shall not reach them.  You are a hiding place for me; You preserve me from trouble; You surround me with glad cries of deliverance.”

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Journey’s faith seeking tomorrow

With every step, walking upright

God’s promises shall be fulfilled

Wilderness left, following light

 

Prayer’s faithfulness fills each day

Steadfast grace flowing from above

God’s mercy liberates each heart

Mission finished through Savior’s love

 

Darkness exits, righteousness leads

Passion for deliverance formed

Peace found in Savior’s forgiveness

Every breath of transgression transformed

 

God’s renewal of creation

Invitation to sinners each

Reconciled through Savior’s body

His blood flows, repairing faith’s breach

 

Mankind divided no longer

Each barrier crushed by love’s weight

Freedom’s light borne on Calvary

Redemption’s now visible gate

 

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From 2 Corinthians 5:17-19:  “So if anyone is in Christ, there is a new creation:  everything old has passed away; look, new things have come into being!  All this is from God, who reconciled us to Himself through Christ and has given us the ministry of reconciliation:  that is, in Christ God was reconciling the world to Himself, not counting their trespasses against them, and entrusting the message of reconciliation to us.”

From My Journal (4/2)

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From Big Sky Buckeye

God’s deliverance breathes through the living, redemptive Resurrection.

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 2)