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.
Those who accept Scripture’s teaching concerning God must be prepared to say that He is not only personal, but that He is a plurality of Persons–a Trinity.
From Matthew3:16-17: “And when Jesus had been baptized, just as He came up from the water, suddenly the heavens were opened to Him and He saw God’s Spirit descending like a dove and alighting on Him. And a voice from the heavens said, ‘This is My Son, the Beloved, with whom I am well pleased.'”
Selwyn Hughes (1928-2006) was a Welsh-born Christian minister and author. One of his best known works was the daily devotional EVERY DAY WITH JESUS.
When we can be honest and courageous with ourselves, we may be able to truly let go.
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.
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 is the longest word in the dictionary?
(answer found at the end of this post)
Featured Facts
The American prairie dog frequently makes sounds like a dog barking, but they are not a member of the dog family. They are related to a ground squirrels, chipmunks, groundhogs, and woodchucks.
Here are some interesting facts about the prairie dog:
Habitat: Prairie lands from Montana and the Dakotas to Texas)
Body length: 11-14 inches (28-36 cm)
Weight: 2-4 pounds
Diet: Grasses and crops
Prairie dogs live as a group (coterie). Each coterie is socially active and contains up to 10-20 members. They construct an extensive system of underground burrows called a town. This subsurface network connects a series of tunnels with chambers. Several coteries may inhabit the same town.
If one ever observes a prairie dog town, he will find that one or two prairie dogs stand as lookouts. Their heads can be seen above the entrance to the tunnel, and they communicate through chattering, which are high-pitched squeaks and barking.
A person doesn’t have to change who he is to become better.
Acting isn’t a game of “pretend.” It’s an exercise in being real.
Sidney Poitier (1927-2022) was a Bahamian and American actor and film director. In 1964, he received an Academy Award for Best Actor from his performance in “Lilies of the Field.”
God fills our fragile fabric with His resolute, unbreakable Gospel.
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.
I am not the man I ought to be, I am not the man I wish to be and I am not the man I hope to be, but, by the grace of God, I am not the man I used to be.
From 1 Corinthians 15:10: “But by the grace of God I am what I am, and His grace toward me has not been in vain. On the contrary, I worked harder than any of them, though it was not I but the grace of God that is with me.”
John Newton (1725-1807) was an English pastor who also was a writer of several hymns, including the beloved “Amazing Grace.” His early life is filled with contrasts, when compared to his later life. He served as a ship’s captain during the slave trade, but later renounced his work after his conversion to Christianity. He became an outspoken opponent of the slave trade later in his life.
Our small, yet persistent efforts will yield each moment of enduring, blessed success.
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.
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