Big Sky Buckeye

A writer's journey continues

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.

Salvation’s True Hymn

Posted on September 6, 2023 by bigskybuckeye

From Romans 3:21-22: “But now, apart from the law, the righteousness of God has been disclosed and is attested by the Law and the Prophets, the righteousness of God through the faith of Jesus Christ for all who believe. For there is no distinction.”

Faith’s wayward journey

Bearing under sin

Without righteousness

Evil in sheepskin

Life’s unworthiness

Deceiving ourselves

Misery’s ruins

Man’s faith hides on shelves

Eternal darkness

Living without hope

God’s love sends Savior

He changes faith’s scope

Light born in stable

Proclaiming Good News

Father’s righteousness

Faith calls us to choose

Assurance in Christ

Believing in Him

Justified by faith

Salvation’s true hymn

From 1 John 5:13: “I write these things to you who believe in the name of the Son of God, so that you may know that you have eternal life.”

From My Journal (9/6)

Posted on September 6, 2023 by bigskybuckeye

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From Big Sky Buckeye

Our hope reaps the harvest of our faith. Our faith is nourished from redemption found on a blood-stained cross. Our salvation is sown with God’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 6)

Charles Stanley Quote

Posted on September 6, 2023 by bigskybuckeye

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When facing painful trials, we may be tempted to doubt God’s love for us. Remember that God orchestrated the greatest demonstration of love possible–His Son’s death on the cross.

From Romans 5:8-9: “But God proves His love for us in that while we still were sinners Christ died for us. Much more surely, therefore, since we have now been justified by His blood, will we be saved through Him from the wrath of God.”

Actions Forward (Haiku Series #243)

Posted on September 5, 2023 by bigskybuckeye

Perspective

Outlook smiling back

New day advancing forward—

Yesterday erased

Sidekick

Constant companion

Life’s lyrics looking forward—

Melody’s rhythm

Reassurance

Warming lonely heart

Blazing light sweeping forward—

Each morning sunrise

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From My Journal (9/5)

Posted on September 5, 2023 by bigskybuckeye

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From Big Sky Buckeye

There are times when each of us needs to find our quiet, contemplative place. There we can seek an inner peace which strengthens us for tomorrow’s challenges.

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 5)

Maya Angelou Quote

Posted on September 5, 2023 by bigskybuckeye

The real difficulty is to overcome how you think about yourself.

Hoping for the best, prepared for the worst, and unsurprised by anything in between.

Maya Angelou (1928-2014) was an American author, poet, and civil rights activist. Her body of published work is found in autobiographies, essays, poems, and numerous credits in plays, movies, and television shows.

Monday Memories: Praying for Deliverance

Posted on September 4, 2023 by bigskybuckeye

From Psalm 31:24: “Be strong, and let your heart take courage, all you who wait for the Lord.”

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Immense weight of the world

Resting on our shoulders

Crying out to our Lord

Pebbles fall like boulders

Darkest thoughts undermine

Harshest mental torment

Hidden physical foes

Hopeless, stuck in cement

Our Lord hearing, He cares

Listening to whole hearts

Filling with confidence

Piercing conflict, like a dart

Forever with our Lord

His refuge, without fuss

His righteousness delivers

Strong fortress, saving us

Cities under fearful siege

Virus shadows each street

Lord, lead us and guide us

Your goodness won’t retreat

Our Father’s steadfast love

Covers our affliction

Blessed be our Lord God

Faith, hope . . . our conviction

Trusting in the Father

Facing vicious disease

Your face shines upon us

We pray upon our knees

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From Psalm 3:8: “Deliverance belongs to the Lord; may your blessings be on your people.”

Originally published April, 2020.

From My Journal (9/4)

Posted on September 4, 2023 by bigskybuckeye

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From Big Sky Buckeye

God shall never run away and hide. His refuge remains open 24/7.

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 4)

Charles Swindoll Quote

Posted on September 4, 2023 by bigskybuckeye

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There is someone who fully knows what lurks in our hearts. Our God, alone knows. He sympathizes with our weaknesses and forgives all our transgressions. To Him there are no secret struggles or silent cries. He hears. He sees. He stays near.

From Psalm 145:18: “The Lord is near to all who call on Him, to all who call on Him in truth.”

Unwavering

Posted on September 3, 2023 by bigskybuckeye

From Jeremiah 15:21: “I will deliver you out of the hand of the wicked and redeem you from the grasp of the ruthless.”

Steadfast in faithfulness

Christ remembers His flock

Unwavering mercy

Leading our righteous walk

Deliverance stirs faith

Christ proclaims Gospel’s peace

Unwavering message

Teaching salvation’s lease

Awakened faith reborn

Christ blesses life’s new road

Unwavering with grace

Bearing our sinful load

Faithfulness promises

Christ, eternity’s rock

Unwavering shepherd

Trusting, heaven unlocks

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From Psalm 26:11: “But as for me, I walk in my integrity; redeem me and be gracious to me.”

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