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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.

Reinhold Niebuhr Quote

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Serenity Prayer (written by Reinhold Neibuhr)

God, grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change, the courage to change the things I can, and the wisdom to know the difference.

From Philippians 4:6-7:  “Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God.  And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.”

Reinhold Neibuhr (1892-1971) was an American theologian as well as a commentator on public affairs.  He was a professor at Union Theological Seminary for over 30 years.

From My Journal (11/8)

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From Big Sky Buckeye

Subtle barricades are sometimes nature’s way of moving one’s vision in a more refreshing direction.

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 8)

R. L. Stine Quotes

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Many adults feel that every children’s book has to teach them something.  My theory is a children’s book can be just for fun.

Sometimes to helps to scold yourself, to yourself advice.

R. L. (Robert Lawrence) Stine (born 1943) is an American author who hails from Columbus, Ohio.  His specialty is fiction for children and young adults.

Lasting Peace (Elfchen Series #274)

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Eternal

Faith’s

Divine garden

Seeded without weeds

Nourished with Living Water

Maturity

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Everyday

Hope’s

Fertile soil

Cultivated with grace

Sunrise offers endless bounty

Harvest

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Benevolence

Joy’s

Fruitful journey

Sustained with love

Sown with trusted hands

Gratitude

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From My Journal (11/7)

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God’s faithfulness fills our tomorrow with hope’s peace.

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 7)

Zac Poonen Quote

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If you seek to please men, you can never be a servant of the Lord.

From Psalm 100:1-2:  “Make a joyful noise to the Lord, all the earth.  Serve the Lord with gladness; come into His presence with singing.”

Zac Poonen (born 1939) has been serving the Lord as a Christian Bible teacher for nearly 60 years in his home country of India.

Bountiful Grace

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Evening’s darkness deepens

Silence now awakens

Nature never rests

While daylight feels forsaken

 

Gentle spirit’s exhale

Dreams stand ready to climb

Day now forgotten

Headlines swallowed up in time

 

Starlight scatters its dust

World seemingly asleep

Patience to unfold

Caught up in submerging deep

 

Harmony’s dawn rises

New day set to embrace

Morning shares goodness

Propelled by bountiful grace

 

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From My Journal (11/6)

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From Big Sky Buckeye

When taking time to pause and search, nature offers treasures filled from the smallest wonders.

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 6)

John Stuart Mill Quotes

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I have learned to seek my happiness by limiting my desires, rather than in attempting to satisfy them.

Genius can only breath freely in an atmosphere of freedom.

John Stuart Mill (1806-1873) was an English philosopher, civil servant, and political economist.  He was a member of the British Parliament from 1865-1868.

Hope Breathes

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From Psalm 146:1-2:  “Praise the Lord!  Praise the Lord, O my soul!  I will praise the Lord as long as I live; I will sing praises to my God all my life long.”

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Sunrise filling eastern sky

Singing praises to God’s love

Trusting in His divine Word

Hope breathes form heavens above

 

New day faithfully arrives

Reigning forever with grace

Nourishing with righteousness

Hope breathes from Savior’s birthplace

 

Prophecy’s promises true

Holding mercy in His hands

Sending His Son in man’s place

Hope breathes from Father’s heartland

 

Faith pursues with endurance

Approaching eternal light

Witnessing redemption’s peace

Hope breathes from Christ’s risen flight

 

Savior’s precious blood now shed

Granting forgiveness of sins

Calling all to walk with Him

Hope breathes from His love within

 

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From 1 Timothy 6:12:  “Fight the good fight of the faith; take hold of the eternal life to which you were called and for which you made the good confession in the presence of many witnesses.”