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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 (9/20)

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From Big Sky Buckeye

Our perspectives are better focused when looking through the lens of God’s truth.

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 20)

David Jeremiah Quote

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Refresh your commitment today to test everything by the Word of God.  The surest defense against spiritual deception is knowledge of spiritual truth.

From 1 Peter 5:8-9:  “Discipline yourselves; keep alert.  Like a roaring lion your adversary the devil prowls around, looking for someone to devour.  Resist him, steadfast in your faith, for you know that your brothers and sisters in all the world are undergoing the same kinds of suffering.”

Conversation at Sunrise (Haiku Series #245)

Illuminating

Nourishing landscape

Radiating at sunrise—

Creator’s spirit

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Gathering

Enduring sunrise

Wakening morning’s treasures—

New day beginning

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Summoning

In early dawn’s light

Nighttime passes her baton—

Horizon’s sunrise

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From My Journal (9/19)

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From Big Sky Buckeye

There is mystery in the immensity of night’s darkness, only to be forgotten when sunrise transforms our vision.

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 19)

James Clear Quotes

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Habits are the compound interest of self-improvement.

Every action you take is a vote for the type of person you wish to become.

James Clear (born 1986) is an American writer.

Monday Memories: Passing the Torch

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Watching Saturday’s unhurried sunrise

Feeling gratefulness, spirit shall arise

 

Being retired, life moves at much slower pace

Realizing, there’s no need to win life’s race

 

Remembering grandfathers, crisp and clear

Teaching life lessons, steady and sincere

 

Growing up, learning from their example

Tasting life with every new sample

 

Loving family, with kindness and care

Treating marriage, with love beyond compare

 

Passing on wisdom, making good choices

Sitting here now, hearing cherished voices

 

Accepting their torch, these years move along

Being a grandfather, where love belongs

 

Filling up life, grandchildren sharing love

Joining other grandfathers, fits like a glove

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Originally published April, 2020.  Edited September, 2023.

From My Journal (9/18)

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From Big Sky Buckeye

While some are searching for life in a fountain of youth, wisdom’s patience shares maturity for a lifetime.

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 18)

Ogden Nash Quotes

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Life begins at the end of your comfort zone.

You can be young only once, but you can be immature forever.

Ogden Nash (1902-1971) was an American poet who displayed a unique ability to share humor through his writings.

Trusting Always

From Psalm 37:5-6:  “Commit your way to the Lord; trust in Him, and He will act.  He will make your vindication shine like the light and the justice of your cause like the noonday.”

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Trusting always, Lord’s righteousness

Living under His cherished love

Filling each heart with His desires

Praises reign from heaven above

 

Trusting always, Lord’s promised light

Committing to His divine way

Shining upon mercy’s justice

Darkness vanquished, fading away

 

Trusting always, Lord’s faithful path

Sending love with His timely grace

Accepting redemption’s blessing

Peace extended, let all embrace

 

Trusting always, Lord’s hallowed Word

Reading as His blueprint unfolds

Gathering spirit leads us forth

Faith growing from Gospel’s foothold

 

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From Psalm 37:39-40:  “The salvation of the righteous is from the Lord; He is their refuge in the time of trouble.  The Lord helps them and rescues them; He rescues them from the wicked and saves them because they take refuge in Him.”

From My Journal (9/17)

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From Big Sky Buckeye

May our prayer journey always wrap itself around each faithful step.

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 17)