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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 (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.

From My Journal (8/26)

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From Big Sky Buckeye

God invites our prayer-led thoughts to trust faith’s view through His lens.

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 26)

David Jeremiah Quote

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If your mind is filled with the Word of God, then it can’t be filled with impure thoughts.

From Proverbs 30:5:  “Every word of God proves true; he is a shield to those who take refuge in him.”

David Jeremiah (born 1941) is an American pastor and Christian author.

Heavenly Provisions

From 1 Timothy 3:16-17:  “Without any doubt, the mystery of godliness is great:  He was revealed in flesh, vindicated in spirit, seen by angels, proclaimed among gentiles, believed in throughout the world, taken up in glory.”

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Receiving Father’s love

Heavenly provisions

Learning His trusted ways

Fulfilled with hope’s vision

 

Living with Father’s peace

Righteousness always leads

Blessing journey ahead

Strengthened with mercy’s seed

 

Seeking Father’s counsel

Daily conversation

Linking up through prayer

Rejected temptation

 

Fulfilling Father’s joy

Spirit nurtures each soul

Coming to Lord Jesus

Sanctified, faith made whole

 

Completing Father’s work

Upon His foundation

Accepting light’s guidance

Restored through salvation

 

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From 1 Thessalonians 5:23:  “May the God of peace Himself sanctify you entirely, and may your spirit and soul and body be kept sound and blameless at the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ  The one who calls you is faithful, and He will do this.”

From My Journal (8/25)

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From Big Sky Buckeye

Our prayer journey connects us with our heavenly Father, one precious ribbon at a time.

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 25)