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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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Self-realization leads to the enthronement of work; whereas the saint enthrones Jesus Christ in his work.

From Philippians 3:10:  “ I want to know Christ and the power of His resurrection and the sharing of His sufferings by becoming like Him in His death.”

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.

Rescued

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Buried among seeds of darkness

Fragile ember of light

Fractured so long ago

Breathing without hope this night

 

Surrounded by hidden shadows

Life searches for its peace

Emptied of hopeful thoughts

Whispering pain won’t decrease

 

Overwhelmed by hope’s icy breath

Tomorrow’s missing voice

Captured by someone else

Drifting, without any choice

 

Comforted by nurturing peace

Spirit scatters each cloud

Rescued by tender light

Trusting hope, darkness unplowed

 

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From My Journal (1/1)

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From Big Sky Buckeye

From life’s seemingly ordinary landscape, we just might discover something positive and refreshing.

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 January 1)

Stephen Corey Quotes

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You have to water the flowers you want to grow.

Make small commitments and keep them.  Be a light, not a judge.  Be a model, not a critic.  Be a part of the solution, not the problem.

Stephen Corey (born 1948) is an American writer, editor, and poet.

Covenant’s Fresh Bud

From Psalm 103:2-4:  “Bless the Lord, O my soul, and do not forget all His benefits—who forgives all your iniquity, who heals all your diseases, who redeems your life from the Pit, who crowns you with steadfast love and mercy.”

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Praising Father’s goodness

Knowing His love never ends

Forgiving sin’s transgressions

Humbling pride, truth never bends

 

Redeeming life from darkness

Trusting Father’s light of grace

Renewing hope from His peace

Allowing love to embrace

 

Teaching from Father’s Word

Abounding in steadfast love

Erasing darkest shadows

Descending Son from above

 

Dispersing mercy’s breath

Feeling Father’s tender hand

Breaking apart chains of sin

Sowing love across this land

 

Following Father’s light

Witnessing Calvary’s blood

Paying man’s debts with Son’s love

Living covenant’s fresh bud

 

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From Psalm 103:13-14:  “As a father has compassion for his children, so the Lord has compassion for those who fear Him.  For He knows how we were made; He remembers that we are dust.”

From My Journal (12/31)

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From Big Sky Buckeye

Our heavenly Father strengthens faith when it encounters a turbulent storm of darkness.

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 December 31)

Tim Keller Quote

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If God is not at the center of your life, something else is.

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.”

Tim Keller (1950-2023) was an American pastor and Christian theologian.

Opportunity (Haiku Series #358)

Repurposed

Daughter plays all day

Riding Dad’s motorcycle—

Up for excitement

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Simplicity

Mall’s escalator

Roller-coaster up, then down—

Child’s favorite ride

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Generosity

One more dollar, please?

Loving Dad empties wallet—

Grinch on vacation

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From My Journal (12/30)

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From Big Sky Buckeye

Life’s revolving door eventually offers an open opportunity for a new beginning.

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 December 30)

Samuel Butler Quotes

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Life is like playing a violin solo in public and learning the instrument as one goes on.

Life is like music, it must be composed by ear, feeling and instinct, not by rule.

Samuel Butler (1835-1902) was an English novelist.