Big Sky Buckeye

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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.

Vance Havner Quote

Posted on June 7, 2024 by bigskybuckeye

If you are a Christian, you are not a citizen of this world trying to get to heaven; you are a citizen of heaven making your way through this world.

From Ephesians 2:18-20: “For through Him both of us have access in one Spirit to the Father. So then, you are no longer strangers and aliens, but you are fellow citizens with the saints and also members of the household of God, built upon the foundation of the apostles and prophets, with Christ Jesus Himself as the cornerstone.”

Vance Havner (1901-1986) was an American pastor and Christian author. During his many years of service to the Lord, he preached throughout America.

Slumber’s Rest

Posted on June 6, 2024 by bigskybuckeye

Sunset says goodnight

Closing another page

Thoughts filling with peace

Waiting, tomorrow’s stage

Dreams nurture escape

Leaving reality

Subconscious journey

Resting under palm tree

Ocean’s tide rolls in

Viewing each breaking wave

Sleep’s rhythm flows out

Sketching stages to crave

Clouds soon disappear

Clearing under moonlight

Gentle hopes stirring

Taking in spirit’s night

Early dawn arrives

Rousting from slumber’s rest

Sunrise breathes again

Catching stage’s next quest

From My Journal (6/6)

Posted on June 6, 2024 by bigskybuckeye

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From Big Sky Buckeye

When we share a smile with someone, we exchange the joy find in our heart.

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 June 6)

Mary Oliver Quotes

Posted on June 6, 2024 by bigskybuckeye

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I believe in kindness. Also in mischief. Also in singing, especially when singing is not necessarily prescribed.

For poems are not words, after all, but fires for the cold, ropes let down to the lost, something as necessary in the pockets of the hungry.

Mary Oliver (1935-2019) was a best-selling American poet, who received many honors for her work. Her love of nature can be found in much of her writing, and it resulted in honors from the National Book Award in 1992 and Pulitzer Prize in 1984.

Always Stand Firm

Posted on June 5, 2024 by bigskybuckeye

From Matthew 8:24-25: “A windstorm suddenly arose on the sea, so great that the boat was being swamped by the waves, but He was asleep. And they went and woke Him up, saying, ‘Lord, save us! We are perishing!'”

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Swamped by storm’s endless waves

Darkness covers waters

Perishing, “Lord, save us”

Every son and daughter

Deceived by enemy

Lord brings light upon scene

Watching evilness flee

Savior transforms faith’s genes

Filled with courageous strength

Darkness gives in to light

Witnessing, “Lord with us”

Mercy boards rescue’s flight

Glorified God in Christ

Lord teaches how to love

Rising beyond death’s tomb

Infinite grace above

Urged to always stand firm

Darkness shrinking away

Hearing Lord, “Do not fear”

Righteousness paves His way

From Isaiah 41:13: “For I, the Lord your God, hold your right hand; it is I who say to you, ‘Do not fear, I will help you.'”

From My Journal (6/5)

Posted on June 5, 2024 by bigskybuckeye

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From Big Sky Buckeye

The Lord’s resolute foundation will always provide our faith with its trusted bedrock to stand upon.

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 June 5)

Oswald Chambers Quote

Posted on June 5, 2024 by bigskybuckeye

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We act like pagans in a crisis, only one out of a crowd is daring enough to bank his faith in the character of God.

From Luke 9:61-62: “Another said, ‘I will follow you, Lord, but let me first say farewell to those at my home.’ And Jesus said to him, ‘No one who puts a hand to the plow and looks back is fit for the kingdom of God.'”

Oswald Chambers (1874-1917) was a Scottish evangelist and Christian teacher. Following his death from an illness while in Egypt during World War I, his wife took on the task of transcribing the detailed notes she had written from his lectures and sermons. Gertrude Hobbs Chambers’ efforts resulted in the publication in 1924 of MY UTMOST FOR HIS HIGHEST. I frequently read from this devotional, and it has greatly deepened my faith and understanding of God’s Word.

Harmony’s Medley (Haiku Series #282)

Posted on June 4, 2024 by bigskybuckeye

Forward Looking

Today invites pause

Recalling yesterday’s strength—

Tomorrow brightens

Lighter Load

Weighing life’s balance

Filling heart with confidence—

From every high road

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Sweetest Tidbits

More precious moments

Found in life’s smallest details—

Each child’s uniqueness

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From My Journal (6/4)

Posted on June 4, 2024 by bigskybuckeye

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From Big Sky Buckeye

May mankind seek higher ground while searching to live in harmony.

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 June 4)

Cesar Chavez Quotes

Posted on June 4, 2024 by bigskybuckeye

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True wealth is not measured in money or status or power. It is measured in the legacy we leave behind for those we love and those we inspire.

Grant me courage to serve others; for in service there is true life.

Cesar Chavez (1927-1993) was an American labor leader and civil rights activist. He crusaded for nonviolent social change.

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