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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.

Promised by God

From Psalm 107:1-2:  “O give thanks to the Lord, for He is good, for His steadfast love endures forever.  Let the redeemed of the Lord say so, those He redeemed from trouble.”

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Overcoming one more trial

Patience seeking unsteady heart

Navigating life’s endless miles

God’s light insuring faith’s fresh start

 

Bringing lost sheep to green meadows

Darkness replaced with mercy’s hope

Meeting truth, forever aglow

Savior extends light’s righteous rope

 

Giving thanks to Christ’s steadfast love

Redemption proven, empty tomb

Releasing grace from high above

Spirit’s light, transforms every room

 

Fulfilling Word, promised by God

Thirst now quenched, hunger at last fed

Witnessing His love, never flawed

Light at cross, enemy has fled

 

Transforming life, away from sin

Faithfulness renewed, finding grace

Blessing Resurrection’s linchpin

Savior’s light takes its righteous place

 

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From Ephesians 2:4-5:  “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.”

From My Journal (4/10)

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From Big Sky Buckeye

When we trust in what God promises, our faith journey takes the high road.

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 April 10)

Charles Swindoll Quote

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God puts us in the wilderness to test us, to stretch our spiritual muscles.  Our earthly wilderness experiences are designed to develop us into men and women of faith.

From Deuteronomy 8:2:  “Remember the long way that the Lord your God has led you these forty years in the wilderness, in order to humble you, testing you to know what was in your heart, whether or not you would keep His commandments.”

Dignity Intact (Haiku Series #274)

Resolute

Solid character

Bracing against every storm—

Always standing tall

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Sincere

Genuine remarks

Appreciating others—

Integrity speaks

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Resilient

Fame’s fleeting limelight

Humility covers heart—

Enduring respect

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From My Journal (4/9)

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From Big Sky Buckeye

Walking with character and humility out front, one’s dignity remains intact.

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 April 9)

Marc Benioff Quotes

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Out of clutter find simplicity.  From discord find harmony.  In the middle of difficulty lies opportunity.

Life grows relative to one’s investment in it.

Marc Benioff (born 1964) is an American entrepreneur and philanthropist. 

Monday Memories: Ridgetop Treasure

From above the ground, a trellis provides a fertile place for grapes to grow.

From a ridgetop garden

Nature’s treasure hides out

Offering its harvest

Flora lives all about

 

Flowers blooming early

Winter now disappears

Colorful bouquets reign

Sweetest fragrances cheer

 

Warming springtime sunshine

Changes the ground cover

New, tender shoots of grass

Young deer will discover 

A young deer finds the tender grass to her liking.

Trellis roof shelters grapes

Ripen in summer’s sun

Fill with juicy flavor

Birds enjoy tasty fun

 

Apple and black walnut trees

Shading nature’s grand shrine

Fruit dropping to the ground

Squirrels and deer will dine

 

Former home site lives on

Garden paradise waits

Coming alive each spring

Winking back at its mates

Apples ripen in the warm summer sun.

All of the photographs were taken during a couple of recent morning walk at Chestnut Ridge Metro Park, which is just minutes away from Canal Winchester, Ohio.  The hilltop garden remains long after the house (built in the 1930s) was abandoned.  I was blessed to spend several minutes photographing a very cooperative deer while I was quietly standing near a tree.  

Originally published July, 2020.

From My Journal (4/8)

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From Big Sky Buckeye

Nature invites our patience in discovering its fullest blossoms.

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 April 8)

Chuck Norris Quotes

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There is no finish line.  When you reach a goal, find a new one.

A lot of times people look at the negative side of what they feel they can’t do.  I always look on the positive side of what I can do.

Chuck Norris (born 1940) is an American actor and martial artist.  After serving in the United States Air Force, he won numerous championships in martial arts competitions.  Later, he becomes a highly successful actor in film and television.

Faith’s Rebirth

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Heavenly message

Writing with new hope

Lifting spirits high

Praising faith’s bright scope

 

Heavenly boldness

Persevering grace

Penetrating love

Praising faith’s new base

 

Heavenly mercy

Blessing with each breeze

Filling lungs with peace

Praising what faith sees

 

Heavenly goodness

Sharing righteous voice

Adorning with joy

Praising faith’s best choice

 

Heavenly greatness

Descending to earth

Filling one manger

Praising faith’s rebirth

 

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