Big Sky Buckeye

A writer's journey continues

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.

Before God (Elfchen Series #186)

Posted on January 19, 2024 by bigskybuckeye

Journey’s Invitation

Discipleship

Trusting student

Growing in enthusiasm

Faithfully following heavenly Master

Serving

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Reverent Voice

Temptation

Darkness inviting

Righteousness guiding heart

Father’s perfect law speaks

Conscience

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Savior’s Love

Judgment

Before Father

Living Redeemer’s sacrifice

Witnessing His nail-pierced hands

Salvation

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 (1/19)

Posted on January 19, 2024 by bigskybuckeye

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From Big Sky Buckeye

When called upon, God has blessed us with a conscience, which is filled with His righteousness.

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 January 19)

Martin Luther Quote

Posted on January 19, 2024 by bigskybuckeye

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A Christian is a perfectly dutiful servant of all, subject all.

From Romans 14:11-12: “For it is written, ‘As I live, says the Lord, every knee shall bow to Me, and every tongue shall give praise to God.’ So then, each one of us will be held accountable.”

Patience’s Landscape

Posted on January 18, 2024 by bigskybuckeye

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Meeting darkness once again

Searching for morning escape

Knowing sunrise overcomes

Patience, changing day’s landscape

Deflecting morning worries

Finding peace in clearest sky

Touching early hour’s stillness

Patience, never say goodbye

Wanting calmness, come forward

Filling positive mindset

Nurturing new attitudes

Patience, powers life’s reset

Stirring kindness from within

Enduring love for others

Overflowing into hearts

Patience, shared with another

Sailing serenity’s seas

Reaching for each shooting star

Focusing on tomorrow

Patience, lowers each crossbar

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From My Journal (1/18)

Posted on January 18, 2024 by bigskybuckeye

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From Big Sky Buckeye

Faithful patience will bring us to our next destination.

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 January 18)

Henry David Thoreau Quotes

Posted on January 18, 2024 by bigskybuckeye

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If a window of opportunity appears, don’t pull down the shade.

Smile if it kills you. The physiology of smiling diffuses a lot of anger and angst. It makes your body and soul feel better.

Henry David Thoreau (1817-1862) was an American naturalist, poet, and philosopher. Influenced by Ralph Waldo Emerson and Nathaniel Hawthorne, many of his writings reflected upon living in natural surroundings.

Living by Faith

Posted on January 17, 2024 by bigskybuckeye

From Galatians 3:23: “Now before faith came, we were imprisoned and guarded under the law until faith would be revealed.”

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Descendants of Abraham

Believe, follow Father’s law

Obey in faith, His teachings

Transforming each sinful flaw

Righteously living by faith

Journey’s steps mirror His law

But only washed clean by Christ

Promising Spirit’s breath draws

Father sees Jesus in us

Forever covered by Him

Dressed in faultless righteousness

Pealing sin from every limb

Before faith’s light descended

Guarded under divine law

Revelation through Jesus

Belonging, darkness withdraws

Faith witnesses Father’s grace

Forgiveness sustains His law

Crucified Savior tastes death

Resurrecting, He foresaw

From Galatians 3:25-26: “But now that faith has come, we are no longer subject to a disciplinarian, for in Christ Jesus you are all children of God through faith.”

From My Journal (1/17)

Posted on January 17, 2024 by bigskybuckeye

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From Big Sky Buckeye

As our faith journey matures, God never hesitates in showing us more.

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 January 17)

Samuel Rutherford Quote

Posted on January 17, 2024 by bigskybuckeye

They lose nothing who gain Christ.

From Mark 9:34-35: “But they were silent, for on the way they had argued with one another who was the greatest. He sat down, called the twelve, and said to them, ‘Whoever wants to be first must be last of all and servant of all.'”

Samuel Rutherford (1600-1661) was a Scottish pastor and Christian theologian.

Living Reflections (Haiku Series #262)

Posted on January 16, 2024 by bigskybuckeye

Change

Shifting paradigm

Lifetime of transformation—

Human poles reversed

Time

Sensing empty tank

Journey’s destiny now waits—

Pause life’s clock, refuel

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Discovery

Adding one more thought

Searching for life’s unusual—

Never pigeon-holed

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