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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.

Charles Stanley Quote

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God is constantly working in our hearts and circumstances to achieve His will in our lives.

From Psalm 143:10:  “Teach me to do Your will, for You are my God.  Let Your good spirit lead me on a level path.”

Creator’s Fingerprints (Haiku Series #278)

Promising Day

Clouds migrate away

Sunrise circulates her warmth—

Morning’s chill escapes

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Gentle Breeze

Dancing tree branches

Harmony’s rhythmic movements—

Breath of turbulence

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Unhurried Masterpiece

Overcast all day

Gray canvas waits with patience—

Sunset paints with light

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From My Journal (5/7)

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From Big Sky Buckeye

Our Creator’s hand bestows endless treasures throughout nature’s spirit.

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 May 7)

Timothy Ferris Quotes

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Focus on being productive instead of busy.

What we fear doing most is usually what are most we most need to do.

Timothy Ferriss (born 1946) is an American entrepreneur and author.

Monday Memories: Hamlet’s Summer Day

The inspiration for this poem comes from a photograph published on Jan’s blog in her “Wordless Wednesday” post.  Check out her site for some wonderful poetry, inspiration, photography, and so much more.  There is probably a hint (yes, definitely) of the rustic and tranquil life experienced in the small communities of western Montana.

green mountains near river under blue sky

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Picturesque, isolated hamlet

Resting below mountainous shadows

Nestled along lake’s calming fingers

Life’s narrative writing tranquil prose

 

Sunrise crawls over the mountaintop

Cruising silently in their small boat

Early to rise anglers find their spot

Baiting hooks for trout with rainbow coats

 

Soon village shops begin to open

Curious shoppers fill crowded streets

Welcoming Farmers’ Market today

Locals selling homegrown goods and treats

 

Later, stillness returns to the town

Sunny, summer day comes to an end

Sun setting behind lake’s dozing shore

Waiting for tomorrow’s best friends

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Originally published May, 2020.

From My Journal (5/6)

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From Big Sky Buckeye

Many of life’s riches are found in people instead of things.

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 May 6)

S. Kelley Harrell Quotes

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We don’t heal in isolation, but in community.

You don’t find light by avoiding the darkness.

S. Kelley Harrell is an American author with many books to her credit.  Her home is found in North Carolina.

Father’s Vision

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Holy Commandments

Father’s blueprint guides

Filling every life

Steps called to abide

 

Heavenly lessons

Righteous hand sustains

Filling hungry mind

Father’s Word remains

 

Insight grows daily

Father’s grace-filled love

Filling wayward heart

Honor Him above

 

Crooked path made straight

Father’s faithful seeds

Filling with wisdom

Every tender reed

 

Shattered hope rebuilt

Father’s vision soars

Filling with His peace

Faith desiring more

 

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From My Journal (5/5)

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From Big Sky Buckeye

God’s Word clearly uses His active voice, which encourages our faithfulness with thoughts and actions which bring praise to His glory.

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 May 5)

A. W. Pink Quote

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True liberty is not the power to live as we please, but to live as we ought.

From Galatians 2:20:  “It is no longer I who live, but it is Christ who lives in me.  And the life I now live in the flesh I live by the faith of the Son of God, who loved me and gave Himself for me.

Arthur Walkington (A. W.) Pink (1886-1952) was an English Bible teacher and Christian writer.  Following his death, many of his writings were well-received by readers.  This turnabout established him as an influential evangelical author.