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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.

From My Journal (3/20)

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From Big Sky Buckeye

Perhaps some of us want to experience the life we’ve read about from our literary travels, but then the reality of life writes an entirely unexpected chapter.

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 March 20)

Muhammad Ali Quotes

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Often it isn’t the mountains ahead that wear you out, it’s the little pebble in your shoe.

What you’re thinking is what you’re becoming.

Muhammad Ali (1942-2016) was an American professional boxer and humanitarian.  He was regarded as one of the greatest boxers to ever step into the ring.

From My Journal (3/19)

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From Big Sky Buckeye

Faith alone opens each heart to receive God’s 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 March 19)

Excited for Jesus

From John 3:16:  “For God so loved the world that He gave His only Son, so that everyone who believes in Him may not perish but may have eternal life.”

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Stirred up, walk with Jesus

Taking mercy’s high ground

Sharing our Savior

Hope never wavers

 

Overjoyed with Jesus

Stepping forward to serve

Loving our Savior

Grace never wavers

 

Pumped up for Jesus

Witnessing to others

Trusting our Savior

Peace never wavers

 

Thrilled to follow Jesus

Accepting Him always

Blessing our Savior

Joy never wavers

 

Moved to be with Jesus

Praying for each other

Meeting our Savior

Trust never wavers

 

Excited for Jesus

Living in His Kingdom

Praising our Savior

Faith never wavers

 

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From Philippians 1:6:  “I am confident of this, that the one who began a good work in you will continue to complete it until the day of Jesus Christ.”

Charles Swindoll Quote

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We aren’t just thrown on this earth like dice tossed across a table.  We are lovingly placed here for a purpose.

From Ecclesiastes 3:1:  “For everything there is a season and a time for every matter under heaven.”

Harmony’s Distant Shore

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From creation’s seed

Everything begins

Breathing to succeed

Swimming without fins

 

Morning sunrise greets

Another new day

Counting each receipt

Smelling fresh bouquets

 

River’s constant flow

Life’s boldest highway

Playing sweet banjo

Sketching without gray

 

Life’s destination

Over one more ridge

Bringing elation

Crossing final bridge

 

Harmony sings out

Verses sharing more

Changing today’s route

Reaching distant shore

 

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From My Journal (3/18)

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From Big Sky Buckeye

Updating anything in our lives will prove to be refreshing.

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 March 18)

Trivia’s Facts and More (3/18)

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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

Unscramble each group of letters to form words having to do with film making.

SGITHL,   AEMRAC,   CTONIA

(answer found at the end of this post)

Featured Facts

Andrew Jackson (nicknamed “Old Hickory”) served the United States as its 7th President.  His two terms in office ran from 1829-1837.

Here are some interesting facts about Andrew Jackson:

  • Born:  March 15, 1767 in South Carolina
  • Died:  June 8, 1845 in Tennessee
  • Founder of the Democratic Party
  • Occupations of lawyer and soldier

Jackson was a war hero during the War of 1812.  His leadership insured American victory over the British in the Battle of New Orleans in 1815.  He was elected as Tennessee’s first U.S. Representative in 1796.

Located about 10 miles outside of Nashville, Tennessee was Jackson’s estate called The Hermitage.  It served as his home from 1804 until his death in 1845.  One of its main characteristics was its Greek Revival architecture.

President Andrew Jackson portrait, front view of The Hermitage.  (courtesy of Pinterest)

 

Answer to Brain Teaser Question

LIGHTS,   CAMERA,   ACTION

Anais Nin Quotes

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Don’t let one cloud obliterate the whole sky.

It takes courage to push yourself to places you have never been before . . . to test your limits . . . to break through barriers.

Anais Nin (1903-1977) was a French-born American writer of novels and short stories.  Much of her published works came from her diaries.

Voices of Faith (Elfchen Series #144)

Refilled

Discipline

Spiritual journey

Father’s daily conversation

Filling up tomorrow’s hope

Trust

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Strengthened

Navigation

Feeling forsaken

Lost and alone

Hands folded, head bowed

Prayer

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Illuminated

Vision

Stumbling, falling

Unable to see

Spirit nurtures with grace

Light

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