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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 (2/12)

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From Big Sky Buckeye

God’s presence will keep us safe and dry when life’s circumstances attempt to drown us.

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 February 12)

Oswald Chambers Quote

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But be careful to remember that you are freed for one thing only–to  be absolutely devoted to your co-Worker.

From 1 Corinthians 3:9:  “For we are God’s coworkers, working together; you are God’s field, God’s building.”

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.

New Beginning

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Our attitude

Letting go, yesterday’s past

Enjoying each daily quest

Freshly written page to last

 

Our individuality

Allowing self to shine through

Hanging on to every strength

Life now ready to renew

 

Our character

Practicing Lord’s “Golden Rule”

Sharing kindness with others

Day’s always shining jewel

 

Our relationships

Searching every precious heart

Reflecting love through actions

Another day’s blessed start

 

New beginning

Pioneering novel ways

Tasting delicious goodness

Tomorrow ready to blaze

  

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From My Journal (2/11)

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From Big Sky Buckeye

Few people really see our small victories over endless, daily challenges.

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 February 11)

Trivia’s Facts and More (2/11)

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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

Which of the following fractions is smallest?

(A)   11/20    (B)   5/6    (C)   5/7    (D)   2/3    (E)   3/4

(answer found at the end of this post)

Featured Facts

The American state of Kansas was admitted to the Union on January 29, 1861.  Its capital city is Topeka (population of 125,963).  

Here are some interesting facts about America’s 34th state:

  • Nickname:  Sunflower State.
  • Motto:  Ad Astra Per Aspera (To the Stars Through Difficulties).
  • The first woman mayor in the U.S. was Susanna Madora Salter, when she was elected mayor of Argonia in 1887.
  • Born in Atchison, Amelia Earhart, who was the first woman to fly solo across the Atlantic Ocean.

Located in Wichita, the largest city of Kansas, is the birthplace of Pizza Hut.  Two brothers started their small pizza business near the campus of Wichita State University in 1958.  Wichita State University students Dan and Frank Carney were the entrepreneurs of this new enterprise.  Today, their historic restaurant still stands, has been updated, and now serves as a museum.

Left:  Mayor Susanna Madora Salter.  Right:  Original Pizza Hut in Wichita.  (courtesy of Pinterest)

 

Answer to Brain Teaser Question

(A)   11/20

This is the fraction closest to 1/2.  The rest are further from and greater than 1/2.

Martin Short Quotes

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The thing you can always rely on, your core person, comes from your family’s attention and love.

No on is any one thing.

Martin Short (born 1950) is an Canadian-American actor, comedian, and writer.  He is well-known for his work on “SCTV” (Second City Television) in Canada and “Saturday Night Live” in the U.S.

Faith’s Blessed Actions (Elfchen Series #139)

Stepping Up

Hearing

Christ’s call

Boldly following Him

Serving needs of others

Loving

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Life’s Turnabout

Loving

Jesus more

Leaving earthly ways

Rescued from tumultuous seas

Following

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Making Differences

Following

With humbleness

Touching another life

Living in Christ’s presence

Hearing

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This series of poems (written in the German-inspired style of Elfchen or Elevenie) shares a total of eleven words in each poem, with a sequence by line of one, two, three, four, and one words.

From My Journal (2/10)

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From Big Sky Buckeye

God’s perfection helps us to navigate life’s imperfect journey.

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 February 10)

Fascination Calls

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Eyes looking skyward

Symphony’s rhythm

Galaxy sparkles

Night’s algorithm

 

Trying to focus

Heavens lighting up

Fascination calls

Universe close-up

 

Each night different

Constellations speak

Billions of voices

Infinite mystique

 

Chasing one starship

Courageous and bold

Man’s final frontier

Destiny unfolds

 

Distant cosmos soars

Beyond any star

Hyperspace journey

Dreams traveling far

 

Beyond today’s world

Young boy’s mind takes flight

Ancient comets glow

Rivers filled with light

 

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A young lad dreams of space travel as he enters grade school in the early 1960s.  Images of astronauts and space capsules begin an adventure.  Building models of the Apollo spacecraft tags along with “Star Trek” and more.  As a mature adult, the journey continues.