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.
Perhaps the transformation of the disciples of Jesus is the greatest evidence of all for the Resurrection.
From Acts 3:13-14: “The God of Abraham and Isaac and Jacob, the God of our ancestors, has glorified His servant Jesus, whom you handed over and rejected in the presence of Pilate, though he had decided to release him. But you rejected the holy and righteous one and asked to have a murderer given to you.”
John Stott (1921-2011) was an English preacher and Christian theologian. During his years in the ministry, he was one of the leaders of the worldwide evangelical movement.
From Daniel 1:17: “To these four young men God gave knowledge and skill in every aspect of literature and wisdom; Daniel also had insight into all visions and dreams.”
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What we do in the crisis always depends on whether we see the difficulties in the light of God, or God in the shadow of the difficulties.
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?”
G. Campbell Morgan (1863-1945) was a British preacher, evangelist, and author. He was one of the most reverent and competent Christian voices during his lifetime.
Panoramic view of the grounds at the 1901 Pan-American Exposition. (courtesy of Pinterest)
Ohio has used one of the most unique flags found in America’s 50 states. Few state flags have experienced such a journey in its making.
Admitted to the Union in 1803, Ohio would not have an official state flag until 1902. Its inventor, John Eisenmann, was given the task of creating a flag for Ohio’s exhibit building at the 1901 Pan-American Exposition in Buffalo, New York.
Trained as an architect, Eisenmann realized that a flag was necessary to recognize Ohio at this exposition. He wanted something unique in its design to fly over the building which he was designing.
The shape was called a swallow tail burgee. Burgees were associated with boating and yachting. It has remained the only state flag in the United States to not be a rectangle.
Colors and shapes symbolized a variety of meanings about the Buckeye State.
Official state flag of Ohio. (courtesy of Pinterest)
The colors of red, white, and blue resembled those of the American flag as well as the U.K. Union Jack. Ohio was an extension of the original thirteen English colonies with roots in the territories of Virginia, New York, Massachusetts, and Connecticut.
Thirteen stars, which were grouped in a circle, represented the original thirteen American states. Four lone stars signified that Ohio was the 17th state admitted to the Union.
A large, white circle with a red center signified an “O” for Ohio. The blue triangle symbolized Ohio’s hills and valleys while the five white and red stripes refer to its roads and waterways. “Five” was a significant number because it referred to the original states from the Northwest Territory: Ohio, Michigan, Indiana, Illinois, and Wisconsin.
Buckeye Snapshots take a look at Ohio’s places, events, and people. Previously published posts are linked below. In case you may have missed one, enjoy a visit.
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
Anne has 3 blouses, 4 skirts, and 2 pairs of shoes. How many different outfits can she wear if an outfit consists of any blouse worn with any skirt and either pair of shoes?
(answer found at the end of this post)
Featured Facts
Thomas Jefferson (1743-1826) served as the third President of the United States for two 4-year terms (1801-1809). He was an accomplished farmer, lawyer, and architect.
Some interesting notes about Jefferson included:
Governor of Virginia
Founded the University of Virginia
Portrait found on two-dollar bill and nickel (five cent coin)
One of four Presidents with images carved on South Dakota’s Mount Rushmore
Following his election in 1800, Jefferson was given a major opportunity in greatly expand the land size of the young United States. France was in need to extra money because of Napoleon Bonaparte’s ongoing European wars. They offered to sell their stake in North America, which became known as the Louisiana Purchase, for $15 million in 1803.
A soulmate is someone who has locks that fit our keys, and keys to fit our locks.
The best way to pay for a lovely moment is to enjoy it.
Richard Bach (born 1936) is an American writer, who is well-known for his literary masterpieces from the 1970s. One of his biggest sellers has been JONATHAN LIVINGSTON SEAGULL (1977).
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