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We need to remember how our own words can act as a sharpened sword filled with harsh cruelty or as a blessed tool of compassion and grace.
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(Updated May 2)
Words are the clothes thoughts wear.
The more people I meet the happier I become.
Samuel Beckett (1906-1989) was an Irish writer who enjoyed crafting short stories, poems, and novels.
From Psalm 23:1-3: “The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want. He makes me lie down in green pastures; He leads me beside still waters; He restores my soul.”
Walking through trials
Shepherd’s voice of peace
Trusting to follow
Grasping faith’s newfound lease
Seeking to believe
Wonders offer signs
Trusting to follow
Rising faith shall align
Affirming Lord’s Word
Each day follows night
Trusting to follow
Watching darkness take flight
Feeling love come forth
Savior’s light proclaims
Trusting to follow
Witnessing heaven’s flame
Overcoming death
Christ shall never rest
Trusting to follow
Tasting grace, faith digests
Filling hope with joy
Resurrection thrives
Trusting to follow
Knowing Shepherd’s alive
From John 11:14-16: “I am the good shepherd. I know My own, and My own know Me, just as the Father knows Me, and I know the Father. And I lay down My life for the sheep. I have other sheep that do not belong to this fold. I must bring them also, and they will listen to My voice. So there will be one flock, one shepherd.”
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Christ’s eternal peace from His grace, redeemed through the Resurrection, nourishes one’s faith with an endless supply of hope.
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(Updated May 1)
Nothing makes us more uncertain and insecure than not being sure we are in the will of God. And nothing is more encouraging than knowing for sure that we are.
From 1 John 2:17: “And the world and its desire are passing away, but those who do the will of God abide forever.”
Morning’s cup of Joe
Universal love language—
Sunrise shares her joy
Cup of blessed bliss
Delicious meets liquid gold—
Freshly brewed comfort
Sharing cup with friends
Rendezvous pouring kindness—
Life’s simple moments
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This writer hopes to stir memories and thoughts with another cup of morning brew.
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(Updated April 30)
Life’s supposed to be about making the path a little gentler for those traveling behind you.
Anything worth doing, is worth doing all the way. Just know you’ll have to live with all the choices that you make.
Reba McEntire (born 1955) is an American country music singer and actress. She has earned the nickname of “Queen of Country.”
College basketball star and high school majorette
Growing up under Montana’s brilliant Big Sky
Destined to raise this band of brothers as their sons
Rearing five boys, better than any Fourth of July
Household of boys born over a span of twelve years
Perhaps their father dreams of a basketball team
While their mother nurtures with love and care
Quintet of brothers’ thoughts filling with biggest dreams
Brothers grow up, facing life’s many challenges
Inspired by a father with amazing courage
Battling back from near-fatal car crash in his youth
His steadfast work ethic always encourages
These driven brothers discover their niche at school
Excelling with their academics in the classroom
Competition fuels a welcome outlet through sports
Lives mature too quickly, future destinies zoom
This family story would never be complete
The boys’ mother remembers God’s lovely bouquet
These five brothers always cherish their one sister
Believe it or not, she’s born on Valentine’s Day
This poem gives you a quick glimpse into my childhood family. Growing up under Montana’s Big Sky was a blessing for my brothers and sister. The memories will last a lifetime.
Originally published July, 2020.
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Positive memories of life’s unbroken parts help us to see more light on the road ahead.
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(Updated April 29)
Big Sky Buckeye 