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.

Receiving Fresh Start

From Isaiah 43:2:  “When you pass through the waters, I will be with you, and through the rivers, they shall not overwhelm you; when you walk through fire you shall not be burned, and the flame shall not consume you.”

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Storm’s surging rage

Turning away from sin

Transgressions now forgiven

Lighting faith within

 

Light leads our way

Stirring righteous feelings

Freed from enemy’s facade

Praising truth’s dealings

 

Living water

Quenching believers’ thirst

God’s glory reigning supreme

Seeing hope dispersed

 

Every new day

Serving merciful Lord

Countless opportunities

Calling, come aboard

 

Father’s guidance

Flowing from grace-filled heart

Future course plotted and set

Receiving fresh start

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From Isaiah 43:25:  “I alone am the one who blots out your transgressions for my own sake, and I will not remember your sins.”

From My Journal (3/26)

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From Big Sky Buckeye

In our daily walk with Jesus, be inspired to share His light with others.  You just might be helping a brother or sister escape the darkness.

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 March 26)

Charles Swindoll Quote

Courtesy of Pinterest.

When you find yourself slumping in shame or giving way to guilt, remind yourself of this:  You have been chosen by the Good Shepherd.  He wants you in His flock.

From John 15:16:  “You did not choose me, but I chose you.  And I appointed you to go and bear fruit, fruit that will last, so that the Father will give you whatever you ask Him in My name.”

First Steps

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Experiencing lifetime of first steps

Beginning with toddler’s curious try

Tumbling down to earth from frequent missteps

Inquiring mind looking skyward to fly

 

Growing up quickly, ready for life’s prep

Entering grade school doors, stepping right in

Navigating each year, planting more steps

Looking always forward, career begins

 

Living life, one year follows another

Challenging new steps arriving each day

Recalling advice from caring mother

Stepping out, traveling each new highway

 

Remembering this life’s countless missteps

Smiling at grandchildren’s beginning steps

 

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From My Journal (3/25)

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From Big Sky Buckeye

Someone once said, “When the going gets tough, the tough get going.”  Make a promise today to take at least one step forward.  Never quit!

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 March 25)

Trivia’s Facts and More (3/25)

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This informative post will be posted on Saturday along with my usual writing.  You are invited to participate with the opening question.

Brain Teaser Question

Four cars come to a four-way stop, each coming from a different direction.  They can’t decide who got there first, so they all go forward at the same time.  All four cars go, but none crash into each other.  How is this possible? 

(answer found at the end of this post)

Featured Facts

Admitted to the American Union on January 3, 1959, the state of Alaska is the largest in terms of land size.  Its 663,268 square miles exceed the combined land size of the next three states (Texas, California, and Montana).

Here are some interesting facts about Alaska (nicknamed The Last Frontier):

  • Capital:  Juneau
  • Motto:  North to the Future
  • Bird:  Willow ptarmigan
  • Flower:  Forget-me-not

In 1867, the Alaskan Territory was purchased from Russia by Secretary of State William Seward.  For many Americans, the purchase price of $7.2 million stirred up negative comments about “Seward’s Folly.”

On Good Friday in 1964, Alaska experienced one of the most powerful earthquakes ever recorded.  With a magnitude of 9.2, the quake destroyed countless villages and coast communities in addition to the 133 fatalities.

Left:  State capitol in juneau.  right:  scene in anchorage following the earthquake in 1964.  (courtesy of pinterest)

 

Answer to Brain Teaser Question

All of the cars make right-hand turns.

Bryan Cranston Quotes

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The best teacher is experience.   Find the educational in every situation.

Console the failure, but nurture the hunger.

Bryan Cranston (born 1956) is an American actor and filmmaker.  He has received numerous accolades his work in television, film, and theater.

Savoring Grace (Elfchen Series #145)

Embrace

Accepting

Christ’s teachings

Humble and gentle

Reaching out to others

Grace

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Treasure

Receiving

God’s love

Eternal, flowing grace

Let ours always shine

Patience

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Reciprocate

Sharing

Father’s grace

Following His example

Our turn to share

Love

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This series of poems (written in the German-inspired style of Elfchen or Elevenie) shares a total of eleven words in each poem, with a sequence by line of one, two, three, four, and one words.

From My Journal (3/24)

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From Big Sky Buckeye

May the Lord continue to bless us with renewed energy as we experience the world through His grace-filled 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 March 24)

Charles Stanley Quote

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God’s generous gifts of relationships, possessions, and meaningful work should never be cherished more than the Giver.

From Matthew 6:24:  “No one can serve two masters, for a slave will either hate the one and love the other or be devoted to the one and despise the other.  You cannot serve God and wealth.”