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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.

Valley’s Peace

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Landscape witnessed, far and wide

Designed with painter’s vision

Praising daily, valley’s peace

Backdrop of divine precision

 

River slices through meadows

Lined with colonies of trees

Shining, crystal-blue waters

Beauty’s reflections, always free

 

Time never standing alone

Counted with infinite years

Honoring each precious gift

Postcard image, others find dear

 

Autumn paints its backstory

Borrowed from nature’s rainbow

Rising above, mountain peaks

Creator’s spirit freely flows

 

Seasons exchanging places

Poised to share wondrous treasures

Composing hope’s harmony

Melody of timeless pleasures

 

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From My Journal (8/29)

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From Big Sky Buckeye

Looking out from my kitchen window, I envision our Creator’s invitation to enjoy more from His infinite treasures.

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 August 29)

Ernest Hemingway Quote

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There is no friend as loyal as a book.

Courage is grace under pressure.

Ernest Hemingway (1899-1961) was an American novelist, short-story writer, and journalist.

Resurrection’s Light

From Philippians 2:1-2:  “If, then, there is any comfort in Christ, any consolation from love, any partnership in the Spirit, any tender affection and sympathy, make my joy complete:  be of the same mind, having the same love, being in full accord and of one mind.”

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Blessed encouragement

Resurrection’s light beams

Found in Savior Jesus

Redemption runs downstream

 

Being of same spirit

Heart’s beat filled with His love

Christ teaches righteousness

World finds peace from above

 

Acceptance of God’s will

Conscience stirs to confirm

Each element born in Christ

Faith’s trust breathes to affirm

 

Father always at work

Eternal light burns bright

Salvation finds its home

Tomorrow’s hope holds tight

 

Within every blessing

Enlightened with God’s Way

Holy Spirit defines

Obedience replays

 

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From Philippians 2:12-13:  “Therefore, my beloved, just as you have always obeyed me, not only in my presence but much more now in my absence, work on your own salvation with fear and trembling, for it is God who is at work in you, enabling you both to will and to work for His good pleasure.”

From My Journal (8/28)

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From Big Sky Buckeye

The Resurrection opens each believer’s eyes to see the eternity of God.

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 August 28)

Elizabeth George Quote

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Obedience is a foundational stepping-stone on the path of God’s will.

From 1 John 2:1-3:  “My little children, I am writing these things to you so that you may not sin.  But if anyone does sin, we have an advocate with the Father, Jesus Christ the righteous, and He is the atoning sacrifice for our sins, and not for ours only but also for the sins of the whole world.  Now by this we know that we have come to know Him, if we obey His commandments.”

Elizabeth George (born 1944) is an American Christian author and speaker.  

Summer’s Breath (Haiku Series #291)

Endless Joy

Vacant lot’s dirt piles

Imagination’s new heights—

Scaling new mountains

Courtesy of Pinterest.

Hunger Pains

Stomach’s emptiness

Texting mother for some lunch—

Tree-fort food service

Courtesy of Pinterest.

Relief Arrives

Calendar’s big day!

School year finally begins—

Parents celebrate

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From My Journal (8/27)

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From Big Sky Buckeye

Indeed, each day offers something new . . . just waiting to be found.

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 August 27)

Mario Andretti Quotes

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Circumstances may cause interruptions and delays, but never lose sight of your goal.

A goal isn’t something you just arrive at and stop.  You have to stay curious and hungry.

Mario Andretti (born 1940) is an American race car driver.  Now retired, his career is one of the most success in all of auto racing.

Monday Memories: God’s Word Reaches Out

From Psalm 23:4:  “Even though I walk through the darkest valley, I fear no evil; for you are with me; your rod and your staff–they comfort me.”

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Being careful with life’s missteps

Sinful disobedience waits

God’s Word touches our inner soul

Hell pleasing, never be our fate

 

Our truest, most faithful support

Shall always arrive from His love

God’s Word will endure forever

His Spirit reigns from high above

 

When life’s dark trials boil over

Creating quagmires of distress

God’s Word quells each predicament

His next move leads like playing chess

 

Our life’s journey travels by faith

Transformed by Christ’s merciful heart

God’s Word reaches out, filled with hope

Bringing a new day, let’s restart

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From 2 Corinthians 5:7:  “For we walk by faith, not by sight.”

Originally published July, 2020.