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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.

Oswald Chambers Quote

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God will give us touches of inspiration when He sees we are not in danger of being led away by them.

From 2 Corinthians 5:6-7:  “So we are always confident, even though we know that while we are at home in the body we are away from the Lord—for we walk by faith, not by sight.

Oswald Chambers (1874-1917) was a Scottish evangelist and Christian teacher.  Following his death from an illness while in Egypt during World War I, his wife took on the task of transcribing the detailed notes she had written from his lectures and sermons.  Gertrude Hobbs Chambers’ efforts resulted in the publication in 1924 of MY UTMOST FOR HIS HIGHEST.  I frequently read from this devotional, and it has greatly deepened my faith and understanding of God’s Word.

Writing Spirit (Haiku Series #239)

Intimacy with Words

Notebook always close

Springing forth from anywhere—

Writer’s endless thoughts

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Unwavering Journey

Writing with patience

Searching for smallest ember—

Words waken each flame

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Source of Joy

Quiet solitude

Stillness primes another page—

Words come, flowing free

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From My Journal (7/18)

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From Big Sky Buckeye

A writer shares a bit of himself in most of what he writes.

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 July 18)

Will Self Quotes

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I have a healthy appetite for solitude.  If you don’t, you have no business being a writer.

Always carry a notebook.  And I mean always.  The short-term memory only retains information for three minutes; unless it is committed to paper you can lose an idea forever.

Will Self (born 1961) is an English author and journalist.  He has written numerous published works, which include novels, shorter fiction collections, novellas, and non-fiction collections.

Monday Memories: Big Sky Moments

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Waking up on a cold, frigid, winter morn

Looking like one more day with a storm

Pulling the warm covers over my bare head

Let’s fast forward to a new season instead

 

Always dreaming big at night

Never alone, perfect delight

 

Fast forward to a hot summer day

Sensational, unblemished blue sky

Feeling an urge to jump up, shout and say

Have you ever seen a more beautiful sky?

 

Seeing a Big Montana Sky

Morning sun climbs high

 

Traveling to Montana brings pure pleasures

Experiencing a saddlebag full of treasures

Shining high above, a cloudless view

Bringing a smile to God, always true

 

Always dreaming big at night

Never alone, perfect delight

 

Western hospitality, the Big Sky way

Filled with warmest smiles, no haste

Be certain to come back as we always say

Montana’s Big Sky, the Last Best Place!

 

Seeing a Big Montana Sky

Morning sun climbs high

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Both photographs come from my private collection of images from southwestern Montana.

Originally published June, 2019.

From My Journal (7/17)

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From Big Sky Buckeye

Using free-flowing grace, our Creator was filled with everlasting insight when He shaped the timing of nature’s seasons.

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 July 17)

Danny Thomas Quotes

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Success has nothing to do with what you gain in life or accomplish for yourself.  It’s what you do for others.

There are two types of people in this world, the Givers and the Takers.  The Takers sometimes eat better, but the Givers always sleep better.

Danny Thomas (1912-1991) was an American actor, comedian, singer, and philanthropist.  

Abundant Life

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From Isaiah 55:3:  “Incline your ear, and come to Me; listen, so that you may live.  I will make with you an everlasting covenant, My steadfast, sure love for David.”

Filled with thirst and hunger

Listen to God’s trusted Word

Promising to fulfill daily needs

Lifetime’s path no longer blurred

 

Raining from heavens

Spirit quenches every thirst

Living water flowing ever more

Sin’s darkest journey reversed

 

Sown with God’s mercy

Harvest of grace now ready

Bread of life feeds His new covenant

Life’s navigation steady

 

Praises poured with joy

Heavens bursting, full of song

Mountaintops joining valleys below

Abundant life comes along

 

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From Isaiah 55:10:  “For as the rain and the snow come down from heaven and do not return there until they have watered the earth, making it bring forth and sprout, giving seed to the sower and bread to the eater.”

From My Journal (7/16)

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From Big Sky Buckeye

We are created to live a life in harmony with God’s love.  This relationship will connect us with others in our daily walk with Christ.

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 July 16)

Gordon MacDonald Quote

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Jesus was aware of where true importance lies, where the priorities are. And where your priorities are, there your time will be.

From Romans 12:2:  “Do not be conformed to this age, but be transformed by the renewing of the mind, so that you may discern what is the will of God—what is good and acceptable and perfect.”