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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 (7/28)

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From Big Sky Buckeye

When one becomes connected with life’s daily rhythm, it fills the heart with hopeful peace.

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 July 28)

Edwin Markham Quotes

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There is a destiny that makes us brothers; none goes his way alone.

The crest and crowning of all good, life’s final star, is Brotherhood.

Edwin Markham (1852-1940) was an American poet.  One of his most read poems was “The Man with the Hoe,” which shed light on the exploitation of poor laborers.

Monday Memories: Lessons From Failure

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Around life’s corner

Failure’s waiting train

Our very fiber

Split open with pain

 

Chasing newest dreams

Success sometimes waits

Failure comes knocking

What will be life’s fate?

 

Unavoidable

Failure hitting hard

Inevitable

Drawing life’s harsh card

 

Fear of failure breathes

Spreading, holds us back

Life fogging over

Success now off track

 

Vulnerable vibes

Feeling passed over

Alone in darkness

Where’s life’s sweet clover?

 

Lessons from failure

Past trials teach us

Embrace them and learn

Ride fortitude’s bus

 

With renewed purpose

Learn while improving

Plus motivation

Success now moving

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From the words of American writer, Meg Dowell:  “Failure will teach you to be vulnerable.  Failure will show you what it means to chase a dream.  More importantly, your past failures will change the way you value your successes.”

From My Journal (7/27)

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From Big Sky Buckeye

One’s day moves forward when there is a purpose in front of that first cup of coffee.

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 July 27)

Mario Andretti Quotes

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It takes a lifetime to build a tradition.

Failure is success if we learn from it.

Mario Andretti (born 1940) is an American race car driver.  Now retired, his career is one of the most successful in all of auto racing.

Harvested Grace

From Ephesians 2:4-6: “But God, who is rich in mercy, out of the great love with which He loved us even when we were dead through our trespasses, made us alive together with Christ—by grace you have been saved—and raised us up with Him and seated us with Him in the heavenly places in Christ Jesus.”

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Unconditional love
Grace descends from God’s heart
Connected to Him above
Man receives renewing start

Heavenly grace flows out
With Savior’s rising tide
Nourished with God’s love aglow
Righteous mercy always guides

By grace, man’s salvation
Hung on Calvary’s tree
Forgiveness loves each nation
Enemy’s darkness shall flee

Faith’s fabric now strengthened
Harvested grace unites
Redemption’s spirit deepens
Steadfast love remains in flight

Father’s grace positioned
Journey of peace begins
Mankind’s hope reconditioned
Christ’s love forever weighs in
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From Hebrews 4:16: “Let us therefore approach the throne of grace with boldness, so that we may receive mercy and find grace to help in time of need.”

From My Journal (7/26)

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From Big Sky Buckeye

With every sunrise, God’s light of goodness prepares our daily journey of faith . . . nourished with His grace.

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 July 26)

Davis Love III Quote

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Every single person you see today was created by God and for His pleasure. Each one is a gift. Pay attention to the people you meet, talk with them, pray for them, and encourage them.

From Romans 12:16: “Live in harmony with one another; do not be arrogant, but associate with the lowly; do not claim to be wiser than you are.”

Davis Love III (born 1964) is an American professional golfer. He has openly shared his Christian faith with others.

Publishing Update of Big Sky Buckeye

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My wife and I have returned to the Buckeye state after three weeks of travel and spending time with family. I am looking forward to resuming my regular posting schedule. It will be wonderful to catch up with many of you through your own writings.

I am asking for others to join my family in prayer for our mother in Montana. Martha is 88 years old, and she is bravely facing the challenges of dementia in her journey.

Posting Schedule

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I will be away for about three weeks. My wife and I are traveling to see family. This will be the last post until I return.

Thank you for your readership. I will look forward to catching up my blog during the second half of July.