Big Sky Buckeye

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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.

Never in Doubt

Posted on July 20, 2022 by bigskybuckeye

From Isaiah 43:2: “When you pass through the waters, I will be with you, and through the rivers, they shall not overwhelm you; when you walk through fire you shall not be burned, and the flame shall not consume you.”

Man navigates life’s way

Some survey ocean’s charts

Searching through its vastness

Peace fills every heart

Other times, sailing ahead

Without any vision

Vanishing in darkness

Journey’s poor decision

Life’s opportunities

Man’s knowledge not enough

Setting sail, just by chance

Tomorrow’s seas, too rough

Sound advice waits with God

His Word highlights life’s route

Sharing grace, peace follows

Time’s fate, never in doubt

God’s righteous hand steering

Toward harbor’s safe dock

Aligning ship’s rudder

Destination . . . faith’s rock

From Psalm 37:23-24: “Our steps are made firm by the Lord when He delights in our way; though we stumble, we shall not fall headlong, for the Lord holds us by the hand.”

Oswald Chambers Quote

Posted on July 20, 2022 by bigskybuckeye

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To set our mind on the things of God, we must consistently choose to have the Lord’s viewpoint and reject conformity with the ways of the world.

From Romans 12:2: “Do not be conformed to this age, but be transformed by the renewing of the mind, so that you may discern what is the will of God—what is good and acceptable and perfect.”

Timeless Harmony (Haiku Series #187)

Posted on July 19, 2022 by bigskybuckeye

Stirring

Harmony playing

Creation’s sounds of silence—

Nature awakens

Sharing

Mountainous canyon

Echoing harmony’s past—

Cherishing secrets

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Remembering

Abandoned homestead

Empty, nightly harmony—

Never forgotten

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Jim Kwik Quotes

Posted on July 19, 2022 by bigskybuckeye

Remember that your mind is like a parachute–it only works when it’s open.

Knowledge x Action = Power

Jim Kwik (born 1973) is an American entrepreneur and author. He is well-known for his speed-reading and memory techniques.

Monday Memories: Opportunity Knocks

Posted on July 18, 2022 by bigskybuckeye

From Psalm 23:1-3: The Lord is my shepherd, I shall not want. He makes me lie down in green pastures; He leads me beside still waters; He restores my soul. He leads me in right paths for His name’s sake.”

gray and white filled of snow trees and pathwalk

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Walking lost in the still darkness of night

Realizing the Lord delivers His might

Knocking at the door of life, He arrives

Granting a safe place, helps us to survive

Finding lasting peace in His Holy verse

Quenching our parched thirst, like a caring nurse

Coming with righteousness, Christ our Shepherd

Refueling us today, always treasured

Re-energizing empty hearts and souls

Blowing away blackest clouds, God controls

Lighting our way, God’s eternal love shines

Breathing His Word, offering faithful signs

Facing life’s challenges, Christ walks with us

Giving Grace, His way never brings a fuss

Guiding us to the Promised Land, Christ leads

Saving us from sin, from a Cross which bleeds

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Watchman Nee Quote

Posted on July 18, 2022 by bigskybuckeye

If you would test the character of anything, you only need to enquire whether that that thing leads you to God or away from God.

From James 1:2-4: “My brothers and sisters, whenever you face various trials, consider it all joy, because you know that the testing of your faith produces endurance. And let endurance complete its work, so that you may be complete and whole, lacking in nothing.”

Watchman Nee (1903-1972) was a Chinese church leader and Christian teacher. He authored a collection of Christian books, and he endured persecution for his beliefs. Ultimately, he died while being imprisoned for the final twenty years of his life.

Help in Trouble

Posted on July 17, 2022 by bigskybuckeye

From Psalm 46:1-3: “God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble. Therefore we will not fear, though the earth should change, though the mountains shake in the heart of the sea, though its waters roar and foam, though the mountains tremble with its tumult.”

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Drowning in sinfulness

Darkness covers this land

Needing help in trouble

God reaches out His hand

Facing our transgressions

Mighty hand bringing grace

Saving us, all alone

God tapping life’s backspace

Sending love through His Son

Refuge found in one cross

Squashing dark’s empty hope

God triggers evil’s loss

Leaning on His wisdom

Strength flows from His power

Living with righteousness

God rebuilds faith’s tower

Knowing we walk with Him

Lord’s armor covers thee

Praying in Christ’s spirit

God’s mercy sets us free

From Ephesians 6:13: Therefore take up the whole armor of God, so that you may be able to withstand on the evil day and, having prevailed against everything, to stand firm.”

Charles Stanley Quote

Posted on July 17, 2022 by bigskybuckeye

When God asks us to surrender our will to His, it’s our job to trust He will show us the way.

From Proverbs 3:5-6: “Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and do not rely on your own insight. In all your ways acknowledge Him, and He will make straight your paths.”

Sky’s Brilliance Singing

Posted on July 16, 2022 by bigskybuckeye

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Early morning sun

Humility waits

Below horizon

Eager to orchestrate

Sky slowly wakens

Teasing rays of light

Distinct colors spread

Announcing day’s flight

Another lift-off

Daytime hours flowing

Sky’s brilliance singing

Harmony glowing

Dusk now approaches

Sunlight’s ending song

Final color show

Evening light’s swansong

Curtain slowly falls

Sun trading for night

Along horizon

Day’s final brake light

Margaret Chase Smith Quotes

Posted on July 16, 2022 by bigskybuckeye

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Standing for right when it is unpopular is a true test of moral character.

Moral cowardice that keeps us from speaking our minds is as dangerous to this country as irresponsible talk.

Margaret Chase Smith (1897-1995) served in the United States House of Representatives (1940-1949) and the United States Senate (1949-1973). She was the first woman elected to both houses of Congress. In her 1950 speech, “Declaration of Conscience,” she challenged and condemned the tactics of Senator Joseph McCarthy’s anti-communist witch hunt.

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