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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 (6/19)

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From Big Sky Buckeye

Our heavenly Father will strengthen our resolve to discover His trusted path to calmer waters.

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 June 19)

Charles Swindoll Quote

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We don’t have to be beautiful or brilliant or have all the answers to be blessed of God. All He asks is that we trust Him, that we stand before Him in integrity and faith.

From Proverbs 10:8-9: “The wise of heart will heed commandments, but one with foolish lips will come to ruin. Whoever walks in integrity walks securely, but whoever follows perverse ways will be found out.”

Charles Swindoll (born 1934) is an American pastor and Christian author.

Harmony’s Interactions

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Defining sunrise
Another touch of peace
Harmony’s interactions
Nature’s timely release

Embracing daylight
Morning’s joyfulness speaks
Each illustrated landscape
Nature’s waiting mystique

Inserting wind’s breath
Grove of tree branches sway
Scattered pollen taking flight
Nature’s open gateway

Mixing up colors
Hues of unique design
Tranquility delivers
Nature’s scenic pipeline

Fulfilling vision
Hope offering her hand
Empty canvas finished
Nature’s spirit commands
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From My Journal (6/18)

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From Big Sky Buckeye

While experiencing nature, the world around us offers boundless opportunities of tranquility to embrace.

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 June 18)

Imogen Cunningham Quotes

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The formula for doing a good job in photography is to think like a poet.

Which of my photographs is my favorite? The one I’m going to take tomorrow.

Imogen Cunningham (1883-1976) was an American photographer. She mastered bringing into focus the simplest of subjects.

Humility’s Heart

From Philippians 2:1-2: “If, then, there is any comfort in Christ, any consolation from love, any partnership in the Spirit, any tender affection and sympathy, make my joy complete: be of the same mind, having the same love, being in full accord and of one mind.”

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Led by Jesus Christ
Humility follows His light
Captured in every breath
Outlook painted in white

Encouragement breathes
Bathed in blessings of Scripture’s Word
Humility’s heart warmed
Joy found in all that’s heard

Pride moving away
Humility infused with love
Credit given to God
Glory shines from above

Christ’s comfort received
Peace descends upon angel’s wings
Humility’s presence
Forever, mercy sings

Hope in tomorrow
Humility’s mission complete
Others placed above self
Gifted with faith’s front seat
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From Philippians 2:3-4: “Do nothing from selfish ambition or empty conceit, but in humility regard others as better than yourselves. Let each of you look not to your own interests but to the interests of others.”

From My Journal (6/17)

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From Big Sky Buckeye

Humility is such an important human character trait. May we emulate it daily in our walk with Christ.  He desires to see us to do nothing less.

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 June 17)

David Jeremiah Quote

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Whatever ailment we face, the Word of God is the medicine and the peace of God the cure.

From Romans 8:6:  “To set the mind on the flesh is death, but to set the mind on the Spirit is life and peace.“

David Jeremiah (born 1941) is an American pastor and Christian author.

Sweetness Shared (Haiku Series #377)

Transplanted

Children’s transfusion

Grace opens heart to transmit—

Love flowing outward

Committed

Trust joining twin hearts

Husband shares love with his bride—

Both rising with peace

Fulfilled

Love’s innocence shines

Decades can never erase—

Hearts forged together

From My Journal (6/16)

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From Big Sky Buckeye

Positive relationships bring each of us a renewed sense of worth.

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 June 16)