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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 (3/14)

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From Big Sky Buckeye

Praising faith’s everlasting refuge, which will always be waiting at God’s mighty fortress.

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 14)

William R. Newell Quote

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To believe, and to consent to be loved while unworthy, is the great secret.

From Romans 5:8:  “But God proves His love for us in that while we still were sinners Christ died for us.”

William R. Newell (1868-1956) was an American pastor, Christian writer, and evangelist.

Sun’s Rising Reset

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Early morning light

Missing in action

Shrouded in darkness

Each tiny fraction

 

Heavens open up

Twinkling Milky Way

Lighted gateway beams

Eagerness to play

 

Midnight comes calling

Harvesting full moon

Nestled with intrigue

Dish capturing Spoon

 

Gentle breeze waking

Stirring quiet chimes

Composed every night

Harmony’s crisp rhymes

 

Horizon still sleeps

Casting morning’s net

Awakened at dawn

Sun’s rising reset

 

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From My Journal (3/13)

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From Big Sky Buckeye

Another sunrise reminds us that our Creator walks among His heavenly masterpiece.

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 13)

Lauren BaCall Quotes

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Imagination is the highest kite that can fly.

You don’t always win your battles, but it’s good to know you fought.

Lauren BaCall (1924-2014) was an American film actress whose career spanned much of classic Hollywood’s Golden Era.

Faith’s Risen Place

From Joel 2:12-13:  “Yet even now, says the Lord, return to Me with all your heart, with fasting, with weeping, and with mourning; rend your hearts and not your clothing.  Return to the Lord your God, for He is gracious and merciful, slow to anger, abounding in steadfast love, and relenting from punishment.”

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Even in our darkness

Hearing call from God above

Troubled waters’ rising tide

Vanquished by boundless love

 

Caught in sin’s wilderness

Mourning with daily fasting

Come now, embrace repentance

Trusted peace, long-lasting

 

Born in sin’s emptiness

Pursuing redemption’s door

God, create one more clean heart

Wandered away, no more

 

Broken righteous spirit

Escaping evil’s fire pit

Better days waiting ahead

Restored faith now submits

 

Hope’s journey pursues light

Thirsting for faith’s risen place

Glory waits at Calvary

Witnessed in Savior’s grace

 

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From Psalm 51:10-11:  “Create in me a clean heart, O God, and put a new and right spirit within me.  Do not cast me away from Your presence, and do not take Your holy spirit from me.”

From My Journal (3/12)

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From Big Sky Buckeye

Even in the middle of our own wilderness journey, God’s faithful light invites us home.

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 12)

Charles Swindoll Quote

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It is a waste of time trying to unscrew the inscrutable workings of God.  He honors faith and obedience.

From Acts 5:29:  “But Peter and the apostles answered, ‘We must obey God rather than any human authority.'”

Charles Swindoll (born 1934) is an American pastor and Christian author.

Just Another Day (Haiku Series #319)

Hoop’s March Madness

Witnessing upsets

“Cinderella” storylines–

Underdogs rise up

Lessons from Dad

Time for spring cleaning

Hey son, use more elbow grease—

Ouch . . . tennis elbow!

Missing Link

 Humor striking out

“Generation Gap” witnessed—

Dad’s jokes falling flat

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From My Journal (3/11)

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From Big Sky Buckeye

There may be times when one feels the need to jazz up a day.  By sharing life’s lighter moments, tension evaporates to help all of us to move ahead.

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 11)