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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.

Oswald Chambers Quote

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We are always looking for justice; the teaching of the Sermon on the Mount is–Never look for justice, but never cease to give it.

From Matthew 5:39-41:  “But I say to you:  Do not resist an evildoer.  But if anyone strikes you on the right cheek, turn the other also, and if anyone wants to sue you and take your shirt, give your coat as well, and if anyone forces you to go one mile, go also the second mile.”

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.

Coming Together

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From the words of American pastor and Christian author, Charles Swindoll:  “Thanksgiving is a time of quiet reflection . . . an annual reminder that God has, again, been ever so faithful.  The solid and simple things of life are brought into clear focus.”

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National tradition

Year’s intentional pause

Coming together as one

With purposeful cause

 

Nation’s heart now gathers

Thanksgiving welcomes all

Putting aside differences

Mercy’s blessed call

 

Family’s homeward steps

Cherished goodness brightens

Strengthening tomorrow’s bonds

Grace shall enlighten

 

Love fills another home

Peace refreshes outlook

Praying with one single voice

Heaven’s warm chinook

 

Harmony writes new psalm

Tranquility’s fellowship

Sharing gratitude today

Praise from every lip

 

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From Revelation 7:12:  “Blessing and glory and wisdom and thanksgiving and honor and power and might be to our God forever and ever!   Amen.”

From My Journal (11/27)

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Praising with thanksgiving for God’s infinite wisdom, which He shares unselfishly.

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 November 27)

Charles Stanley Quote

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An unschooled man who knows how to meditate upon the Lord has learned far more than the man with the highest education who does not know how to meditate.

From Psalm 77:12:  “I will meditate on all your work and muse on your mighty deeds.”

Charles Stanley (1932-2023) was an American pastor and Christian writer.  He was dedicated to leading a teaching ministry.

Rising Faith

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From Colossians 3:1-2:  “So if you have been raised with Christ, seek the things that are above, where Christ is, seated at the right hand of God.  Set your minds on the things that are above, not on the things that are on earth.”

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Sitting on sidelines of life

Shadows of darkness smother

Tempted by earthly idols

Searching for Christian brothers

 

Realizing character counts

Spirit leads man to Christ’s love

Raised up through heavenly grace

Setting mind on things above

 

Cleansing with fire, cache of sins

Obedience marks each day

Revealed through Christ’s forgiveness

Clothing self in righteous ways

 

Answering God’s blessed call

Heaven’s love binds without doubts

Perfected in harmony

Redeeming life’s turnabout

 

Dwelling in each heart, Christ’s peace

Gratitude writing hymn’s praise

Called to daily fellowship

Rising faith, always ablaze

 

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From Colossians 3:17:  “And whatever you do, in word or deed, do everything in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through Him.”

From My Journal (11/26)

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God intends that our trials will open opportunities to mature in our faith and trust in Him.

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 November 26)

John Owen Quote

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We shall not benefit from reading the Old Testament unless we look for and meditate on the glory of Christ in its pages.

From 2 Corinthians 3:9:  “For if there was glory in the ministry of condemnation, much more does the ministry of justification abound in glory!”

John Owen (1616-1683) was an English Puritan church leader and theologian.

Transitions (Haiku Series #353)

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Repurposed

Raking piles of leaves

Trees now empty of color—

Autumn’s leftovers

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Unhurried

Morning’s icy breath

Winter playing hide ‘n seek—

Goodbye autumn friend

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Treasured

Lonely tree branches

Always full of memories—

Final leaf falling

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From My Journal (11/25)

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The forwarding experience of any season tempts us with a brief taste of what is to come.

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 November 25)

Tom Clancy Quotes

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The point of life was to press on, to do the best you can, to make the world a better place.

Fix your eyes forward on what you can do, not back on what you cannot change.

Tom Clancy (1947-2013) was an American author who pioneered the techno-thriller genre.