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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 (12/8)

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From Big Sky Buckeye

Our hope rises in direction proportion to the level of our faith in God.

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 or adding so much to my journal.

(Updated December 8)

George Whitefield Quote

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Be humble, talk little, think and pray much.

From 2 Chronicles 7:14:  “If My people who are called by My name humble themselves, pray, seek My face, and turn from their wicked ways, then I will hear from heaven and will forgive their sin and heal their land.”

George Whitefield (1714-1770) was an English-born pastor and Christian evangelist.  He spent the second half of his life in the American colonies.

Joining Winter’s Summit

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Autumn’s graying face

Sunshine taking cover

Landscape’s serenity

Going undercover

 

Snowflakes in forecast

Temperatures plummet

What will overnight bring?

Joining winter’s summit

 

Morning cold descends

Snowfall blankets each road

Nature playing her cards

Covering each zip code

 

Snow calls in favors

Wintertime’s gifts galore

Arctic airstream arrives

Drafting each snowplow corps

 

Winter’s carousel

Endless fun disembarks

Children grab toboggans

Sledding’s snowy footmarks

 

Courtesy of Pinterest.

From My Journal (12/7)

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From Big Sky Buckeye

Wintertime’s playfulness discovers ways to bring children together.

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 or adding so much to my journal.

(Updated December 7)

Mandell Creighton Quotes

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The real object of education is to leave a man in the condition of continually asking questions.

The desire of every man to have his own way becomes all the stronger when he knows that his way is a good way.

Mandell Creighton (1843-1901) was a British historian as well as a bishop in the Church of England.

Merciful Grace

From Psalm 103:8:  “The Lord is merciful and gracious, slow to anger and abounding in steadfast love.”

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Praising God eternal

His merciful grace reigns

Steadfast, abounding love

Unshackling evil’s chains

 

Praising almighty God

His glory always reigns

Filled with merciful love

Blessing life, changing lanes

 

Praising God’s steady hand

His endless grace shall reign

Forgiveness, heals with love

Boarding heavenly train

 

Praising God’s Holy name

Spirit coming to reign

His mercy shared with love

Covering distant plains

 

Praising God’s divine plan

Son’s kingdom born to reign

Taste lasting, grace-filled love

Washing white, sinful veins

 

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From the words of American pastor and theologian, Eugene Peterson:  “God is sheer mercy and grace.”

From My Journal (12/6)

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From Big Sky Buckeye

When our actions, words, and thoughts bring glory to God, He witnesses our humbleness.

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 or adding so much to my journal.

(Updated December 6)

Max Lucado Quote

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We exist to exhibit God, to display His glory.  We serve as canvases for His brush stroke, papers for His pen, soil for His seeds, glimpses of His image.

From Romans 11:36:  “For from Him and through Him and to Him are all things.  To Him be the glory forever.  Amen.”

Witnessing Joy (Haiku Series #256)

Heartfelt Words

Rescinding harsh tongue

Letting kindness step forward—

Spoken thoughts matter

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Appreciation

Always one by one

Each day shares discoveries—

Lifetime of blessings

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Making a Difference

Overcoming noise

Words beautiful and caring—

Inner peace colors

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From My Journal (12/5)

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From Big Sky Buckeye

During winter’s grayness, I wait for spring’s eventual return when the colors and songbirds begin to herald its arrival.

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 or adding so much to my journal.

(Updated December 5)