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.

Finding Encouragement

Posted on June 14, 2023 by bigskybuckeye

From Joshua 1:9: “I hereby command you: Be strong and courageous; do not be frightened or dismayed, for the Lord your God is with you wherever you go.”

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Challenges rolling in

On waves of ceaseless tides

Searching for faithful hope

Jesus shall be thy guide

Universe seems empty

Darkness never takes rest

Seeking encouragement

Jesus hears each request

Faith walking toward light

Hope growing from His love

Filling heart with fresh grace

Jesus comes from above

Optimism descending

Day’s outlook shining bright

Finding encouragement

Jesus shares trusted light

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From Romans 15:5-6: “May the God of steadfastness and encouragement grant you to live in harmony with one another, in accordance with Christ Jesus, so that together you may with one voice glorify the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ.”

From My Journal (6/14)

Posted on June 14, 2023 by bigskybuckeye

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From Big Sky Buckeye

We often need words of encouragement, and God provides messengers to share His timely grace.

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 14)

Charles Swindoll Quote

Posted on June 14, 2023 by bigskybuckeye

The only way to find happiness in the grind of life is to do so by faith.

From 2 Corinthians 5:6-7: “So we are always confident, even though we know that while we are at home in the body we are away from the Lord—for we walk by faith, not by sight.”

Treasured Minutes (Haiku Series #234)

Posted on June 13, 2023 by bigskybuckeye

Rested and Ready

Mother joins baby

Replenishing energy—

Growing together

Steady Hand

Past memories teach

Navigating one more storm—

Ship staying afloat

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Poet’s Target

Every flowing verse

Drawn in deeper with each sip—

Not wanting to leave

From My Journal (6/13)

Posted on June 13, 2023 by bigskybuckeye

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From Big Sky Buckeye

The day blossoms with every positive step taken . . . no matter the size.

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 13)

Emma Goldman Quotes

Posted on June 13, 2023 by bigskybuckeye

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Liberty will not descend to a people, a people must raise themselves to liberty.

People have only as much liberty as they have the intelligence to want and the courage to take.

Emma Goldman (1869-1940) was a Lithuanian-born writer and political activist.

Monday Memories: Living Hope

Posted on June 12, 2023 by bigskybuckeye

Reading through the last four entries in my journal, God brought inspiration to bring this praise to Him. There entries provide the bulk of the this poem, along with a few selected writings of Apostle Peter. I hope this poem sustains hope in you during your daily journey. During Lenten season, we are reminded of the hope we receive through Jesus’ walk to an old rugged Cross.

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With God’s truth leading us

Our faith growing each day

Fueled by our Lord above

Hope responds, let us pray

God guides with steadiness

Navigating our ship

Through ever-present storms

Safe on our Lord’s flagship

Life-giving hearts may hide

Our emotional selves

Yet, other times we find

God’s Word within ourselves

Sometimes, life proclaims

Our “red badge of courage”

Straight into inner souls

Our faith will encourage

Much like a frigid wind

Freezing our tender face

Life challenges us to bear

Torment covered by grace

Through our Father’s mercy

A new birth, a living hope

Jesus . . . Resurrection

Life viewed through His new scope

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From 1 Peter 1:3-5: “Blessed be the God and Father our Lord Jesus Christ! By His great mercy He has given us a new birth into a living hope through the Resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead, and into an inheritance that is imperishable, undefiled, and unfading, kept in heaven for you, who are being protected by the power of God through faith for a salvation ready to be revealed in the last time.”

Originally published April, 2020.

From My Journal (6/12)

Posted on June 12, 2023 by bigskybuckeye

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From Big Sky Buckeye

Even when the waves of darkness are poised to crash upon us, God’s faithfulness fills our hope.

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 12)

Charles Stanley Quote

Posted on June 12, 2023 by bigskybuckeye

When fear begins to sink in, I pray harder, study longer, and read my Bible more closely. God wants to cast out the fear and doubt in your life.

From Psalm 27:1: “The Lord is my light and my salvation; whom shall I fear? The Lord is the stronghold of my life; of whom shall I be afraid?”

Broken, Yet Chosen

Posted on June 11, 2023 by bigskybuckeye

From Psalm 51:17: “The sacrifice acceptable to God is a broken spirit; a broken and contrite heart, O God, you will not despise.”

Broken, yet chosen

Each doubt overcome

Following Jesus

Mercy’s sacred drum

Every believer

Jesus commissions

Making disciples

Spirit-led missions

God choreographs

Gospel-filled verses

Outlining faith’s map

Sin’s path reverses

Blessed tomorrow

One empty heart waits

Filling with Jesus

Shepherd opens gate

Hand-picked by Savior

Together as one

Stirring grace within

Eternity’s sun

From Matthew 28:19-20: “Go therefore and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit and teaching them to obey everything that I have commanded you. And remember, I am with you always, to the end of the age.”

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