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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.

Charles Stanley Quote

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Christians are to be like rivers, not stagnant lakes.  The blessings God gives us are to be shared instead of hoarded.

From 2 Corinthians 9:6-8:  “The point is this:  the one who sows sparingly will also reap sparingly, and the one who sows bountifully will also reap bountifully.  Each of you must give as you have made up your mind, not regretfully or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver.  And God is able to provide you with every blessing in abundance, so that by always having enough of everything, you may share abundantly in every good work.”

Bursting Free

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Finally, spring bursting free

Playful nature shares its toys

At long last, wintertime flees

Every blossom spreading joy

 

Until needed later on

Winter’s layers stored away

Coats, scarves, hats, mittens . . . all gone!

Cooler clothing on its way

 

Every day, more green arrives

Essence of freshly cut grass

Sun leads chorus of high fives

More sparkling than clearest glass

 

Clouds away on vacation

Big sky forming overhead

Gardens erupt with color

Warmer days racing ahead

 

Farmers ready to sow crops

Stewards of earth’s blessed land

Fed with sun and rainy drops

Autumn’s harvest soon at hand

 

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From My Journal (4/20)

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From Big Sky Buckeye

Spring’s arrival renews our hope.  God’s faithfulness is reflected in His creation.

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 April 20)

Springtime Quotes

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L. M. Montgomery

Surely the flowers of a hundred spring are simply the souls of beautiful things.

Neltje Blanchan

Can words describe the fragrance of the very breath of spring?

L. M. Montgomery (1874-1942) was a Canadian author whose first acclaimed novel was ANNE OF GREEN GABLES, published in 1908.

Neltje Blanchan (1865-1918) was an American scientific historian and nature writer.  Several of her published works dealt with wildflowers and birds.

God’s Quiet Place

From Luke 6:12:  “Now during those days He went out to the mountain to pray, and He spent the night in prayer to God.”

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Needing to rest awhile

Overwhelmed, countless thoughts

Looking for special place

Mind bound in endless knots

 

Seeking time for prayer

Faced with fleeting choices

Searching for quiet place

Away from past voices

 

Hiking to mountaintop

Filled with Spirit’s insight

Trusting every new step

God welcomes with His light

 

Being alone with God

Bottled up words speak out

Praying for hours on end

Life’s course now comes about

 

Hearing from God’s wisdom

Blessed words offer grace

Quelling battle within

Always, God’s quiet place

 

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From Luke 5:16:  “Meanwhile, He would slip away to deserted places and pray.”

From My Journal (4/19)

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From Big Sky Buckeye

Prayer takes each of us to a humble place where it’s just God and oneself.

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 April 19)

Andrew Murray Quote

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Where there is much prayer, there will be much of the Spirit; where there is much of the Spirit, there will be ever-increasing prayer.

From James 5:15-16:  “The prayer of faith will save the sick, and the Lord will raise them up, and anyone who has committed sins will be forgiven.  Therefore confess your sins to one another and pray for one another, so that you may be healed.  The prayer of the righteous is powerful and effective.”

Andrew Murray (1828-1917) was a South African Christian pastor, writer, and teacher.  He believed that Christians should always place a great emphasis on maintaining a rich, personal devotional life.

Springtime Sketches (Haiku Series #226)

Hibernation Ends

Spring singing praises

Greener lawns growing thicker—

Revving up mowers

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Never to Worry

Thunderstorm’s downpour

Lifeboats unavailable—

Trusty umbrella

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Working Together

Swirling wind tunnel

One step forward, two steps back—

Clutching friend’s tow rope

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From My Journal (4/18)

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From Big Sky Buckeye

Nature is never shy with sharing her delicate beauty.

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 April 18)

Joni Mitchell Quotes

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When the world becomes a massive mess with nobody at the helm, it’s time for artists to make this work.

I see music as fluid architecture.

Joni Mitchell (born 1943) is a Canadian-American singer-songwriter and painter.