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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 (2/15)

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From Big Sky Buckeye

What a blessing to witness Jesus turning the impossible into the possible.  Our faithful journey shall continue to embrace His guiding 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 February 15)

Carl Reiner Quotes

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Give yourself an impossible task and solve it–then you’ve got a really good story.

My father was a watchmaker and an inventor.  I saw him working in the house every day.  The work ethic, I got from him.  He worked hard and he never complained about it.

Carl Reiner (1922-2020) was an American actor, comedian, director and producer.  He received a total of nine Emmy Awards for his contributions to television entertainment.  

Trusted Witness (Elfchen Series #239)

Transforming

Seeds

Of faith

Nourished with grace

Spiritual journey fulfills hope

Growth

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Enabling

Hands

Of faith

Body unites soul

Endurance for tomorrow blossoms

Healing

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Connecting

Lessons

Of faith

Sisters and brothers

Absorbing daily “live” teachings

Togetherness

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This series of poems (written in the German-inspired style of Elfchen or Elevenie) shares a total of eleven words in each poem, with a sequence by line of one, two, three, four, and one words.

From My Journal (2/14)

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From Big Sky Buckeye

God’s Word offers us an honest view into His blessed plans.  His faithful invitation calls us to stay connected.

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 February 14)

Charles Swindoll Quote

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Remember, ultimately we are not submitting to human authority but to divine authority.

From 1 Thessalonians 3:11-12:  “Now may our God and Father Himself and our Lord Jesus direct our way to you.  And may the Lord make you increase and abound in love for one another and for all, just as we abound in love for You.”

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

Winter’s Steady Quest

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Morning sky awakens

Peace fills nature’s outlook

Landscape’s fresh, white blanket

Winter’s cozy look

 

Horizon full of gray

Light tries to brighten

Sun waits for tomorrow

Winter’s grip tightens

 

Hope’s disappearing breath

Tranquility’s free-fall

Each snowflake multiplies

Winter’s sudden squall

 

Wind churns with whitest sky

Brief storm now taking rest

Clouds open with sunlight

Winter’s steady quest

 

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From My Journal (2/13)

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From Big Sky Buckeye

Sometimes during a Montana spring, the prairie’s flowers seem invisible . . . covered under a blanket of snow.

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 February 13)

Walter Cronkite Quotes

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Probably the most important single element that I found in my own marriage was a sense of humor.

I never had the ambition to be something.  I had the ambition to do something.

Walter Cronkite (1916-2009) was an American broadcast journalist who served as anchor for the CBS Evening News (1962-1981).  His closing words at the end of each newscast read as “And that’s the way it is.”  The news stories he covered made up a litany of American history’s most significant moments in the 1960s and 1970s.  He was often cited as “the most trusted man in America” during his time as news anchor.

Mighty Deeds

From Psalm 77:14:  “You are the God who works wonders; You have displayed Your might among the peoples.”

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In days of trouble

Enemy’s darkness flees

Hearing heavens’ thunder

Father’s grace, always free

 

In midst of trials

Trusted light shall arrive

Feeling comforting peace

Father’s passion alive

 

In deepest abyss

Hopeless, yet not alone

Reaching for mercy’s hand

Father’s mighty deeds sown

 

One more miracle

Absent of His footprints

Transforming with wonders

Father’s breath offers hint

 

Another sunrise

Joy found in heaven’s love

Restoring fragile health

Father’s touch from above

 

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From Psalm 77:19:  “Your way was through the sea, Your path through the mighty waters, yet Your footprints were unseen.”

From My Journal (2/12)

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From Big Sky Buckeye

God encourages our next step.  Are we eager to step upon His rock of salvation?

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 February 12)