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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 (9/5)

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From Big Sky Buckeye

Much can be said for experiencing the simple life and its spiritual truths.

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 September 5)

Yung Pueblo Quotes

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Sometimes you need to move slowly so you can move powerfully.

Maturity in a relationship is not expecting to always be on the same schedule.

Yung Pueblo is the pen name for Diego Perez (born 1988).  Ecuadorian-born, he is a writer, meditator, and speaker.  His pen name means “young people.”

Devoted to Father

From Psalm 86:2-3:  “Preserve my life, for I am devoted to You; save Your servant who trusts in You.  You are my God; be gracious to me, O Lord, for to You do I cry all day long.”

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Devoted to Father

Hearing His endless thoughts

Witnessing heavenly goodness

Life’s lessons always taught

 

Filled with Father’s steadfast spirit

Trusting His timely grace

Lifting wayward heart from darkness

Love offers mercy’s place

 

Called to walk in Father’s vision

Turning away from sin

Answering each burden’s prayer

Faith’s glorious linchpin

 

Delivered light shines upon thee

Words filling confession

Lifting soul from forgotten place

Forgiving transgressions

 

Comforted with Father’s favor

Rising from empty tomb

Sowing with every seeded field

Peace gathered from each bloom

 

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From Psalm 86:11-12:  “Teach me Your way, O Lord, that I may walk in Your truth; give me an undivided heart to revere Your name.   I give thanks to You, O Lord my God, with my whole heart, and I will glorify Your name forever.”

From My Journal (9/4)

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From Big Sky Buckeye

We are blessed to have God in our lives as faith’s ultimate teacher.

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 September 4)

Billy Graham Quote

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Conscience is God’s lamp within the human heart.

From Psalm 119:33-34:  “Teach me, O Lord, the way of Your statutes, and I will observe it to the end.  Give me understanding, that I may keep Your law and observe it with my whole heart.”

Billy Graham (1918-2018) was an American Christian evangelist.

Timely Presence (Haiku Series #292)

Daylight’s Gift

Morning’s stillness breathes

Renewing peace returns home—

Dawn welcomes one back

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Energizing Joy

Afternoon’s hope stirs

Gentle breezes come calling—

Spirit fills each heart

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Blessed Goodnight

Nightly curtain drops

Horizon’s fading embrace—

Tomorrow’s light waits

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From My Journal (9/3)

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From Big Sky Buckeye

Our minds will flourish with daily exercise.

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 September 3)

Viola Davis Quotes

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Anything can be achieved with a good, healthy dose of courage.

Relationships change us and make us grow.

Viola Davis (born 1965) is an American actress and film producer.  She is one of a handful of performers to have earned an Academy Award, an Emmy Award, a Grammy Award, and a Tony Award.

Monday Memories: Old Man Trouble

From the words of British pastor and theologian, Charles Spurgeon:  “The closer we are to the Shepherd, the safer we are from the wolves.”

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Encountering another of life’s setbacks

Visitor from the darkness shouts, “I am back”

 

Old Man Trouble comes knocking at my front door

Relentless, he desires to even the score

 

How will I choose to deal with adversity?

His darkness masks the sky over this city

 

Tackle straight forward what Old Man Trouble brings

Or . . . wait timidly for his continued sting

 

God’s Word teaches us and brings us hope:

We all live preciously in God’s perfect sight

He gathers us in His loving, Holy might

 

Past—present—future . . . from the Great I Am

Making it through turbulent seas for each lamb

 

Through desolate wilderness, God shares a way

Bringing rivers of hope to this life’s gateway

 

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Looking Old Man Trouble in his doom-filled eyes

With faithful courage, my hope begins to rise

 

Life waits to see . . . who will finally blink first?

With God’s living water, quenching my parched thirst

 

Listening, following God’s steadfast handbook

His love will save me with a whole new outlook

 

Bringing Godly fortitude, when needed most

Old Man Trouble defeated, nothing to boast

 

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From Isaiah 43:2-3:  “When you pass through the waters, I will be with you; and through the rivers, they shall not overwhelm you; when you walk through fire you shall not be burned, and the flame shall not consume you.  For I am the Lord your God, the Holy One of Israel, your Savior.”

Originally published August, 2020.

From My Journal (9/2)

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From Big Sky Buckeye

When worry tries to invade our peace, prayer stands as our beacon to hope.

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 September 2)