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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.

Pursuing Christ

From Psalm 119:1-3:  “Happy are those whose way is blameless, who walk in the law of the LordHappy are those who keep His decrees, who seek Him with their whole heart, who also do no wrong but walk in His ways.”

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Happiness comes to those

Pursuing Christ, our Lord

Walking in righteousness

His grace brings us on board

 

Heart’s treasured devotion

Pursuing Christ, our Lord

Following His teachings

Peace sings harmony’s chords

 

Soul’s consuming passion

Pursuing Christ, our Lord

Hearing His sacred Word

Faith breathes, fully restored

 

Future hope lights each day

Pursuing Christ, our Lord

Praying darkness shall fade

Trust grows, mercy’s accord

 

Empty tomb now proclaims

Pursuing Christ, our Lord

Opening heaven’s gate

Resurrection awards

 

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From Psalm 119:159-160:  “Consider how I love Your precepts; be gracious to me according to Your steadfast love.  The sum of Your word is truth, and every one of Your righteous ordinances endures forever.”

Charles Kingsley Quote

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The people whom I have seen succeed best in life have always been cheerful and hopeful people who went about their business with smiles on their faces.

From Genesis 33:10:  “Jacob said, ‘No, please; if I find favor with you, then accept my present from my hand, for truly to see your face is like seeing the face of God, since you have received me with such favor.'”

Just Singin’

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New day callin’ now

Raisin’ one eyebrow

 

Shiftin’ sticky clutch

Steps seem out of touch

 

Life makin’ no sense

Ain’t got fifty cents

 

Sittin’ on life’s bench

Rain comes, just to drench

 

Losin’ track of time

Life’s lemons and limes

 

Prices skyrocket

Jean’s empty pockets

 

Life’s newest gamble

Fallin’ to shambles

 

Lookin’ down dark road

Map’s secret, stealth code

 

Life’s hollow grand slam

Cold toast without jam

 

Missin’ mornin’ snooze

Just singin’ life’s blues

 

Dreamin’—yes I am

Life’s final exam

 

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While crafting this poem, thoughts went back to hearing American singer and songwriter Roger Miller performing his classic, award-winning hit song, “King of the Road.”  Here is a taste of his unique talent.

Curious Trivial Facts (6/4)

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This informative post will be posted on Saturday along with my usual writing.  We can all appreciate some of the lesser known facts from around the world.

It takes approximately ninety minutes to hard-boil an ostrich egg.

In 1923, Frank Epperson was operating a lemonade stand at an amusement park in Oakland, California, when he set out to market a frozen drink-on-a-stick concoction he called the Eppsicle–a combination of his surname and the words “icicle.”  His kids, however, referred to their dad’s novelty treats as “Pop’s icles,” so when Epperson applied for a patent, he did so under the catchier name, Popsicle.

These facts have been discovered in I NEVER KNEW THAT by David Hoffman (2009).

American Generals Quotes

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This quotations series will focus on four significant U.S. Army generals from World War II.  Each man contributed mightily to the overall success of the Allies war effort.  This outstanding quartet will feature:  George C. Marshall, George S. Patton, Douglas MacArthur, and Omar Bradley.  Postings will include two of these gentlemen at a time.

Douglas MacArthur (1880-1964)

Men since the beginning of time have sought peace.

Omar Bradley (1893-1981)

Wars can be prevented just as surely as they can be provoked, and we who fail to prevent them must share the guilt for the dead.

 

Salvation (Elfchen Series #103)

True Freedom

Dishonored

Broken heart

Sin’s inner chains

Saved by mercy’s key

Forgiven

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Messiah’s Calling

Discouraged

Overwhelming darkness

Sin’s high tide

Grace saves with love

Jesus

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Ultimate Grace

Holy

High priest

His precious blood

Pays our sinful debts

Redemption

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Dennis Swanberg Quote

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When you launch an act of kindness out into the crosswinds of life, it will blow kindness back to you.

From Galatians 6:9:  “So let us not grow weary in doing what is right, for we will reap at harvest time, if we do not give up.”

Blessings of Assurance

From 1 Timothy 2:3-4:  “This is right and acceptable before God our Savior, who desires everyone to be saved and to come to the knowledge of the truth.”

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Believing in Savior Jesus

Eternity waiting for thee

Conquering sinful world with love

Faith opening with Father’s key

 

Confessing to Father and Son

Both desiring our salvation

Giving up worldly, sinful ways

Life walking to new narration

 

Guaranteeing future with Him

Faith surrounding unselfish love

Being saved and knowing it’s true

Redemption breathing from above

 

Blessings of assurance, faith’s rock

Christ saving sinners with shed blood

Walking in His mercy and trust

Love nurturing each flower’s bud

 

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From Romans 10:9-10:  “Because if you confess with your mouth that Jesus is Lord and believe in your heart that God raised Him from the dead, you will be saved.  For one believes with the heart, leading to righteousness, and one confesses with the mouth, leading to salvation.”

Vance Havner Quote

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He who becomes a brother to the bruised, a doctor to the despairing, and a comforter to the crushed may not actually say much.  What he has to offer is often beyond the power of speech to convey.  But, the weary sense it, and it is a balm of Gilead to their souls.

From 1 Peter 3:8:  “Finally, all of you, have unity of spirit, sympathy, love for one another, a tender heart, and a humble mind.”

Journey’s Lessons (Haiku Series #180)

Secrets Revealed

Looking and searching

Sometimes life’s obvious waits—

Right in front of us

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Compassion Shown

Life’s interactions

Seeing goodness in people—

Help them to blossom

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Integrity Counts

Out of life’s darkness

Human character rising—

Overcoming all

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