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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.

Defining Contributions

From Galatians 5:13-14:  “For you were called to freedom, brothers and sisters, only do not use your freedom as an opportunity for self-indulgence, but through love become enslaved to one another.  For the whole law is summed up in a single commandment, ‘You shall love your neighbor as yourself.'”

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Creator always molding

Staying true to His design

Each believer sharing grace

Filling humankind’s sunshine

 

Freedom comes forth from Savior

Following Father’s design

Destiny at Calvary

Destroying sin’s evil spine

 

Eternal message proclaims

Living within God’s design

Redemption comes from His Son

Revealing faith’s bold headlines

 

Love’s kindness shared with neighbors

Witnessing mercy’s design

Defining contributions

Serving as Spirit assigns

 

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From the words of American pastor and Christian teacher, Charles Stanley:  “Our greatest impact on this earth comes from loving and serving others–as Jesus did.”

From My Journal (9/13)

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From Big Sky Buckeye

There is no higher calling than serving others and sharing our Father’s love.

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 13)

Rick Warren Quote

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You were created to add to life on earth, not just take from it.

From 1 Peter 1:13:  “Therefore prepare your minds for action; discipline yourselves; set all your hope on the grace that Jesus Christ will bring you when He is revealed.”

Inspiring Reflections (Haiku Series #244)

Inspiration

Hearing past voices

Filling another pathway—

History stirring

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Kindled

Heart’s ultimate strength

Finding untapped devotion—

Precious gentleness

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Unshakable

Endless harmony

Life’s free-flowing spirit—

Every ocean tide

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From My Journal (9/12)

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From Big Sky Buckeye

As life moves forward, we just might discover the gift of a treasured and encouraging wind of change.

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 12)

Paul Auster Quotes

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As long as you are dreaming, there is always a way out.

What matters is not how well you can avoid trouble, but how you cope with trouble when it comes.

Paul Auster (born 1947) is an American writer and film director.  His books have been translated into more than 40 languages.

Monday Memories: No Ordinary Cross

From Romans 3:23-25:  “Since all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God; they are now justified by His grace as a gift, through the redemption that is in Christ Jesus, whom God put forward as a sacrifice of atonement by His blood, effective through faith.”

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His Resurrection awakens a new pathway

Christ’s blood, painting it blazing white

Our Father remolds life, from a new clay

 

Pharisees claiming to be servants of God

Viewing our Lord as not worthy, a sinner

Walking with sinners makes Him a fraud

 

Son of Man, unblemished Lamb of God

No one but Jesus, can walk to the Cross

Humbled Christians kneel, totally flawed

 

Jesus’ blood ransomed for sinners, you and me

This executioner’s tool, a cruel criminal’s Cross

Darkest sins, all nailed to this old, rugged tree

 

Watching from a short distance, the Cross stands

God pours out His love through His faithful Son

Exchanging darkness for light, from His hands

 

Walking faithfully with Christ, never alone

Keeping the Cross, always front and center

Our Savior’s suffering, faith’s cornerstone

 

On an Easter morn, Christ defeats death

Leaving a darkened tomb empty, Alleluia!

Salvation and peace, with every breath

 

Moving closer to the Cross, forgiveness rings

Accepting Christ as Lord, filled with His mercy

Making a new covenant with Jesus, hearts sing

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From John 15:10-11:  “If you keep my commandments, you will abide in my love, just as I have kept my Father’s commandments and abide in His love.  I have said these things to you so that my joy may be in you, and that your joy may be complete.”

Originally published April, 2020.

From My Journal (9/11)

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From Big Sky Buckeye

God’s faithful love breathes with the hope found in the Resurrection.

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 11)

George Whitefield Quote

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Christ is worth all, or He is worth nothing.

From John 3:16:  “For God so loved the world that He gave His only Son, so that everyone who believes in Him may not perish but may have eternal life.”

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

Trusting in Jesus

From Joshua 1:8-9:  “This book of the law shall not depart out of your mouth; you shall meditate on it day and night, so that you may be careful to act in accordance with all that is written in it.  For then you shall make your way prosperous, and then you shall be successful.  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.”

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Just as Joshua’s steps trusted in God

Knowing always, He’d faithfully be there

Filled with everlasting strength’s courage

Taking time daily, spent in prayer

 

In days ahead, fresh hope breathes with each step

Trusting in Jesus, walk alongside Him

Filled with mercy’s lasting righteousness

Worshipping our Lord with every hymn

 

Life-stretching outcomes mold another step

Believing in Jesus, faithfully trust

Filled with His witness, love-inspired grace

Praising promises, never to rust

 

Spirit’s divine hand leads each daily step

Acting in accordance with trusted God

Filled with everlasting strength’s courage

Overcoming evil’s false facade

 

Faith-forming obstacles block every step

Walking forward, trusting always in Christ

Filled with mercy’s lasting righteousness

Receiving Lord’s redemption, high-priced

 

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From Hebrews 12:1-2:  “Therefore, since we are surrounded by so great a cloud of witnesses, let us also lay aside every weight and the sin that clings so closely, and let us run with perseverance the race that is set before us, looking to Jesus, the pioneer and perfecter of faith, who for the sake of the joy that was set before Him endured the cross, disregarding its shame, and has taken His seat at the right hand of the throne of God.”