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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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In looking back we cannot tell why we did certain things, we did them according to the spontaneous nature of His love for us.

From Romans 5:5:  “And hope does not put us to shame, because God’s love has been poured into our hearts through the Holy Spirit that has been given to us.”

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.

Early Hours (Haiku Series #236)

Whispering

Morning’s dawn arrives

Hilltop meadow’s peacefulness—

Ancient voices speak

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Greeting

Enchanting flowers

Saying “hello” each sunrise—

Precious day’s escape

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Comforting

Stunning scenic view

Quilt of so many colors—

Daylight’s mountaintop

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From My Journal (6/27)

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From Big Sky Buckeye

The early morning hours share a calmness that brings tranquility to the heart.

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 June 27)

Jimmy Buffet Quotes

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Life is a journey that’s measured not in miles or years but in experiences, and the route our life takes is built not on roads but on songs.

Songwriters write songs, but they really belong to the listener.

Jimmy Buffet (born 1946) is an American singer and songwriter.  He has also written three number-one bestsellers.

Monday Memories: Treasured Pleasures

Sunrise at Walnut Woods

Sunrise at Walnut Woods Metro Park in central Ohio. 

Every day, filling with precious moments

Life’s simple pleasures, love-filling treasures

Never again, take any for granted

Traveling life’s long road, each step measures

 

Darkened dawn sky, erupting with bright hues

Granddaughter taking first tentative walk

Life sometimes slows down, bringing a replay

Neighborhood sidewalk, hopscotch drawn in chalk

 

Neil Diamond lyrics, harmony through song

Mother calls, reminding me her love cares

Favorite novel, author’s words smile back

Trio of daughters, sweeter than a pair

 

Evening sunset, brings awesome pleasures

Tomorrow, witnessing simple treasures

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Sunset in Columbus, Ohio.

Originally published April, 2020.

From My Journal (6/26)

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From Big Sky Buckeye

We are blessed with so much that we sometimes overlook life’s smallest treasures.

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 June 26)

Charles Dickens Quotes

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No one is useless in this world who lightens the burdens of another.

Have a heart that never hardens, and a temper that never tires, and a touch that never hurts.

Charles Dickens (1812-1870) was an English writer whose novels are generally considered some of the greatest published during the Victorian era.

Love’s Faithful Hope

From Romans 5:5:  “And hope does not put us to shame, because God’s love has been poured into our hearts through the Holy Spirit that has been given to us.”

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Without love, faith remains empty

Absent of faith, all hope dries up

Lacking hope, tomorrow grows dark

Grace waiting to fill every cup

 

Man’s works never earn salvation

Imperfection fills heaven’s eyes

Seeing dimmest light on one cross

Christ’s love opens faith’s new franchise

 

Holy Spirit pours into hearts

Love cascades from Living Water

Witnessing Father’s endless grace

Mercy’s hope for sons and daughters

 

Father’s love rescues each sinner

Debts paid in full through Savior’s death

Unlocking redemption’s closed door

Love’s faithful hope stirring each breath

 

Father, Son, and Holy Spirit

Springs of faith rising in each heart

Sharing their spontaneous love

New hope’s energizing restart

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From 1 Corinthians 13:13:  “And now faith, hope, and love remain, these three, and the greatest of these is love.”

From My Journal (6/25)

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From Big Sky Buckeye

Prayer is our ultimate response when facing the impossible.  God sees well beyond the impossible to the possible.

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 June 25)

Charles Inwood Quote

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When God is going to do a wonderful thing, He begins with a difficulty.  When He is going to do a very wonderful thing, He begins with an impossibility.

From Psalm 46:1-3:  “God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble.  Therefore we will not fear, though the earth should change, though the mountains shake in the heart of the sea, though its waters roar and foam, though the mountains tremble with its tumult.”

Charles Inwood (1851-1928) was an English-born pastor who spent 30 years in itinerant ministry with missionary work on five continents.