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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.

Father in Heaven (Elfchen Series #234)

Deliverance

God’s

Merciful hand

Firmly in control

Accepting His timely grace

Forgiveness

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Guidance

God’s

Faithful mentorship

His trusted judgment

Gift of eternal wisdom

Teaching

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Assurance

God’s

Encouraging counsel

Calling for obedience

Turning always to Him

Righteousness

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From My Journal (1/10)

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From Big Sky Buckeye

Our lifetime walk of faith is encouraged and nourished by our Father’s defining Word.

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 January 10)

J. C. Ryle Quote

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Obedience . . . is faith visible, faith acting, and faith manifest.  It is the test of real discipleship among the Lord’s people.

From Deuteronomy 30:2-3:  “Return to the Lord your God, and you and your children obey Him with all your heart and with all your soul, just as I am commanding you today, then the Lord your God will return you from your captivity and have compassion on you, gathering you again from all the peoples among whom the Lord your God has scattered you.”

John Charles (J. C.) Ryle (1816-1900) was an Anglican bishop in the United Kingdom.

Single Flame Burning

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In stillness of morn

Single flame burning

Offering goodness

Each hour keeps churning

 

In stillness of day

Single flame burning

Sharing lasting peace

Heartbeat keeps churning

 

In stillness of work

Single flame burning

Energizing joy

Outlook keeps churning

 

In stillness of night

Single flame burning

Encouraging hope

Life shall keep churning

 

In stillness of dreams

Single flame burning

Grasping tender hand

True love keeps churning

 

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From My Journal (1/9)

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From Big Sky Buckeye

As grandparents, we witness how God uses His light to fashion each precious ribbon of love that connects our family’s generations.

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 January 9)

Annie Lennox Quotes

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I live in a world of possibility and opportunity.  You look for the light.

I think that you can only be true to yourself.  Nobody can live up to other people’s expectations.

Annie Lennox (born 1954) is a Scottish singer and songwriter..  

Faith’s Bedrock

From 1 Peter 5:8-9:  “Discipline yourselves; keep alert.  Like a roaring lion your adversary the devil prowls around, looking for someone to devour.  Resist him, steadfast in your faith, for you know that your brothers and sisters in all the world are undergoing the same kinds of suffering.”

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Stay alert, darkness lurks

Enemy remains at large

Believing in Savior’s strength

Faith in Him, taking charge

 

Faith sown with righteousness

Found in Christ’s merciful breath

Calling saints, wear His armor

Recall, Lord conquered death

 

Witness Calvary’s grace

Jesus suffers for man’s sins

Nailing each one to faith’s cross

His love shall always win

 

Hope’s perfect Good Shepherd

Always tending to His flock

Revealing glory’s goodness

Peace springs from faith’s bedrock

 

Hang on to faith’s Savior

Humble selves in mercy’s hands

Casting burdens upon Him

Heaven’s sunrise shall stand

 

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From 1 Peter 5:11:  “To Him be the power forever and ever.  Amen.”

From My Journal (1/8)

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From Big Sky Buckeye

Jesus will lead us to eternal life, and darkness shall be vanquished forever.

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 January 8)

D. L. Moody Quote

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Real true faith is man’s weakness leaning on God’s strength.

From Psalm 18:2:  “The Lord is my rock, my fortress, and my deliverer, my God, my rock in whom I take refuge, my shield, and the horn of my salvation, my stronghold.”

D. L. Moody (1837-1899), also known as Dwight Lyman Moody, was an American evangelist and Christian teacher.  He is frequently credited with inspiring modern mass revivalism.

Winter’s Breath (Haiku Series #310)

Encouraging

Poised with poet’s pen

Words painting winter’s landscape—

Creator-inspired

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Reflecting

Sunset now descends

Night sky waiting to unfold—

Winter’s voice seeks rest

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Unbounding

Pine trees covered white

Wilderness in slumber’s peace—

Winter’s dreams alive

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