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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.

Monday Memories: Procrastinators Club

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From 2 Corinthians 9:6:  “The point is this:  the one who sows sparingly will also reap sparingly, and the one who sows bountifully will also reap bountifully.”

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Hey you, yes you!

Sitting there alone

Life without a view

 

Lack of efficient action

Reaping fear and doubt

Living without traction

 

Being a loyal member

Procrastinators Club

Ever since November

 

Life’s emotional quicksand

Robbing your life rewards

Time to join a new band

 

Do you really desire?

To find true happiness

Without life’s misfires

 

Seeking God’s advice

He’ll always support you

His Grace pays the price

 

Spending little attention

With overwhelming fears

Can’t relax without tension

 

Take courage, now believe

Jesus conquers the world

Time for your life to achieve

 

Released from gloom

Fleeing this quagmire

Life ready to bloom

 

King’s Solomon’s words implant

Whoever watches the wind

Will never attempt to plant

 

Time to change is now

Adopt new life patterns

Sowing with a new plow

 

Here’s some simple advice

Now follow this amazing tip

Better than throwing dice

 

Do first things—first!

Better sooner, than later

Darkest clouds now burst

 

Each challenge, take it on

Looking fear in the face

Reaping rewards, feeling strong

 

Handling life, forever free

Tearing up my membership

Procrastinator, no longer me

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From American writer and lecturer, Dale Carnegie:  “Action breeds confidence and courage.  If you want to conquer fear, do not sit at home and think about it.  Go out and get busy.”  

Originally published March, 2020.

From My Journal (4/17)

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From Big Sky Buckeye

Our faith is strengthened by our patient journey with the Lord.  Listen and watch, He will lead us to the right door.

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 17)

Charles Swindoll Quote

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Courtesy of Pinterest.

You know the human response to panic?  First, we are afraid.  Second, we run.  Third, we fight.  Fourth, we tell everybody.  God’s counsel is just the opposite.  Don’t be afraid.  Stand still.  Watch Him work.  Keep quiet.  It’s then that He does it.  He takes over!

From Exodus 14:13:  “But Moses said to the people, ‘Do not be afraid, stand firm, and see the deliverance that the Lord will accomplish for you today, for the Egyptians whom you see today you shall never see again.'”

Choosing to Worship

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From Matthew 4:10:  “Then Jesus said to him, Away with you, Satan! for it is written, ‘Worship the Lord your God, and serve only Him.'”

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Choosing to worship

Searching wrong places

Feeding soul more lies

Filling dark spaces

 

Choosing to worship

Searching earth’s treasures

Finding temptation

Offering pleasures

 

Choosing to worship

Searching for false gods

Yielding more sorrow

Seeing only frauds

 

Choosing to worship

Searching for new plan

Reading Scripture’s truth

Hearing Son of Man

 

Choosing to worship

Searching new measures

Praying to Father

Seeing His treasures

 

Choosing to worship

Searching for true joy

Discovering peace

Riding God’s convoy

 

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From Psalm 100:1-2:  “Make a joyful noise to the Lord, all the earth.  Serve the Lord with gladness; come into His presence with singing.”

From My Journal (4/16)

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From Big Sky Buckeye

Different cultures recognize themselves with a given day, week, or month.  As Christians, we are called to worship and praise God for 365 days a year.

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 16)

Mary McLeod Bethune Quote

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Faith ought not to be a plaything.  If we believe, we should believe like giants.

From Psalm 71:5:  “For you, O Lord, are my hope, my trust, O Lord, from my youth.”

Mary McLeod Bethune (1875-1955) was an American educator, philanthropist, and civil rights activist.  A daughter of former slaves, she made a significant impact in the lives of many.

Voices of Silence

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Perpetual silence

Earthly life settles down

Thoughts taking vacation

Voices waiting to come around

 

Quietness tries to speak

Time scatters every voice

Silence wanders alone

Hours bringing little to rejoice

 

Another day, same drill

Silence opts to remain

Emptiness boarded up

Absent voices filling with pain

 

Fear overwhelms each voice

Better to retreat now

Silence covers landscape

Boldly taking one final bow

 

Silence can never win

Voices bring truth to share

Precious to hear each one

Freedom’s spirit removes despair

 

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From My Journal (4/15)

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From Big Sky Buckeye

Only the very few truly see and appreciate our value.

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 15)

Trivia’s Facts and More (4/15)

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This informative post will be posted on Saturday along with my usual writing.  You are invited to participate with the opening question.

Brain Teaser Question

What begins with an “E” and only contains one letter?

(answer found at the end of this post)

Featured Facts

Our solar system is made up of many celestial bodies, and the planets that lie beyond Earth are the focus of today’s feature.

Here are some interesting facts about three of of these planets:

Mercury

  • Named after the Roman messenger of the gods.
  • Smallest planet in our solar system.
  • Solar revolution:  88 (earth) days
  • Average day length:  59 (earth) days

Mercury’s surface is rocky and heavily cratered.  It’s solar revolution is the fastest of any of the planets in this solar system.

Venus

  • Named after the Roman goddess of love.
  • Sixth largest planet in our solar system.
  • Solar revolution:  225 (earth) days
  • Average day length:  243 (earth) days

Venus is the brightest planet in the sky, and it is sometimes referred to as the Morning Star.

Mars

  • Named after the Roman god of war.
  • Second smallest planet in our solar system.
  • Solar revolution:  687 (earth) days
  • Average day length:  24.6 hours (nearly identical to Earth)

Mars is often called the Red Planet because of its red soil.  It has frozen polar caps, which is similar to Earth’s North and South Poles.

Mars, mercury, and venus (courtesy of pinterst)

 

Answer to Brain Teaser Question

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Victor Hugo Quotes

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There is nothing like a dream to create the future.

Music expresses that which cannot be said on which it is impossible to be silent.

Victor Hugo (1802-1885) was a French writer and politician.  His literary career spanned over 60 years, and his works are considered some of the greatest of any French writer.