Big Sky Buckeye

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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.

James H. Aughey Quote

Posted on September 27, 2023 by bigskybuckeye

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Open your heart to sympathy, but close it against despondency. The flower which opens to receive the dew shuts against the rain.

From Joshua 1:9: “I hereby command you: Be strong and courageous; do not be frightened or dismayed, for the Lord your God is with you wherever you go.”

James H. Aughey (1828-1911) was an American minister. During the Civil War, he was imprisoned and scheduled to be executed for his anti-Secession and pro-Union beliefs. Fortunately, he was able to escape from his Confederate captors and reached the lines of the Union army.

Timeless Dimensions (Haiku Series #246)

Posted on September 26, 2023 by bigskybuckeye

Hidden Realm

Deepest ocean trench

Pacific’s Mariana—

Unfathomable

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Majestic Presence

Himalayan peaks

World’s blessed Mother Goddess—

Everest’s glory

Night Remembered

Icebergs gathering

Floating, titanic struggle—

Ocean’s ships, keep out!

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From My Journal (9/26)

Posted on September 26, 2023 by bigskybuckeye

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From Big Sky Buckeye

Nature shares her unique way of transforming our own hearts.

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 September 26)

Bianca Sparacino Quotes

Posted on September 26, 2023 by bigskybuckeye

Maybe the universe fights for certain souls to find one another.

Because at the end of the day, the right people fight for you. The right people show up. The right people care.

Bianca Sparacino is a Canadian writer who targets her writing to honestly reflect upon the contrasts of life.

Monday Memories: Day by Day

Posted on September 25, 2023 by bigskybuckeye

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Looming, life’s challenges come from left field

Invading life, pushing through safety shields

Sheltering-in-place brings many changes

Experiencing new rules, with broad ranges

Occupied at home, juggling novel ways

Overcoming change, yet lost in life’s maze

Closing businesses, routines now shuttered

Feeling suddenly strange, life seems cluttered

Playing underfoot, young children amaze

Showing adults, innocence shows new ways

Living with this new normal, upside down

Sensing loss, emotions creating frowns

Praying for those needing support and care

Tapping our faith, God leads with His bright flare

Remaking daily habits, life’s new pace

Shelving normal, left high on a bookcase

Growing each day, uncertainty prevails

Ticking clocks, second hands moving like snails

Hunkering down, persistent virus sprawls

Waiting day by day, patience makes its call

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Originally published April, 2020 (near the beginning of the Covid pandemic).

From My Journal (9/25)

Posted on September 25, 2023 by bigskybuckeye

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From Big Sky Buckeye

Fear not, for our heavenly Father walks with us through life’s biggest and smallest trials.

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 September 25)

Roy Rogers Quote

Posted on September 25, 2023 by bigskybuckeye

If there were no valleys of sadness and death, we could never really appreciate the sunshine of happiness on the mountain top.

From Psalm 23:4: “Even though I walk through the darkest valley, I fear no evil, for You are with me; Your rod and Your staff, they comfort me.”

Roy Rogers (1911-1998) was an American singer, actor, and television host. He co-founded the Sons of the Pioneers singing group.

Growing Each Day

Posted on September 24, 2023 by bigskybuckeye

From Psalm 86:11: “Teach me Your way, O Lord, that I may walk in Your truth; give me an undivided heart to revere Your name.”

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In perfect world

Always scoring

Tasting success

Every inning

Imperfect life

Trials crashing

Testing resolve

Emptiness reigns

Lessons in trust

Spirit nurtures

Kneeling at cross

Jesus teaches

Answers come forth

Faith’s walk deepens

Learning God’s ways

Grace enters heart

Battle strengthens

Darkness vanquished

Walking with Christ

Light victorious

God’s mercy flows

Just as He planned

Steady guidance

Growing each day

From Ecclesiastes 3:14: “I know that whatever God does endures forever; nothing can be added to it nor anything taken from it; God has done this so that all should stand in awe before Him.”

From My Journal (9/24)

Posted on September 24, 2023 by bigskybuckeye

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From Big Sky Buckeye

When we are challenged by the depth of the God’s Word, we are encouraged to take the plunge. Our deepening faith will bless us.

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 September 24)

Thomas Watson Quote

Posted on September 24, 2023 by bigskybuckeye

Every blow of the hammer is to fasten the nails of the building; so the preacher’s words are to fasten you the more to Christ; they weaken themselves to strengthen and settle you.

From Colossians 1:23: “Provided that you continue securely established and steadfast in the faith, without shifting from the hope promised by the gospel that you heard, which has been proclaimed to every creature under heaven. I, Paul, became a minister of this gospel.”

Thomas Watson (1620-1686) was an English Puritan preacher and Christian author.

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