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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.

Curious Trivial Facts (7/10)

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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.

Everyone knows that a standardized set of letters is called an alphabet.  They might now know, however, that the word comes from the first two letters of the Greek  alphabet, “alpha” and ‘beta.”

The first ballet originated during the Italian Renaissance of the late fifteenth century, surfacing as a dance interpretation of fencing.

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.

George C. Marshall (1880-1959)

Morale is the state of mind.  It is steadfastness and courage and hope.

George S. Patton (1880-1945)

Courage is fear holding on a minute longer.

 

Always Present (Elfchen Series #66)

Enriched

Nourishment

God’s Word

Bread of Life

Fortified with faithful grace

Righteousness

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Blessed

Believe

God’s divinity

Coming to earth

Jesus walking among us

Faithfulness

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Saved

Engulfed

Darkest storms

Lost and alone

Holy grace faithfully flows

Deliverance

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This series of poems (written in the German-inspired style of Elfchen or Elevenie) shares a total of eleven words in each poem, with a sequence by line of one, two, three, four, and one words.

Charles Stanley Quote

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It doesn’t matter how talented or successful we are by earthly standards, because God’s goal for us is obedience, faithfulness, and Christlike character.

From 1 Corinthians 4:5:  “Therefore do not pronounce judgment before the time, before the Lord comes, who will bring to light the things now hidden in darkness and will disclose the purposes of the heart.  Then each one will receive commendation from God.”

Solitude

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Eternal solitude

Everlasting, subdued

 

Morning moments alone

Glorious sunrise sown

 

Life’s daily rhythm glides

From dawn to evening tides

 

Harmony lights day’s lamp

Tranquility’s base camp

 

Flowing with ceaseless soul

Steady rivers patrol

 

Fragrant summer flowers

Beauty added each hour

 

Awesome mountaintop views

Quiet valleys diffuse

 

Warmest rays of sunshine

Hope never felt so fine

 

Oasis filled with spice

Matchless, pure paradise

 

Heavens praising with peace

Calmness shares newborn lease

 

Landscape’s lyrics compose

Midnight moonlight shadows

 

 Precious moments of bliss

Breathtaking, sweetest kiss

  

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Daily Restoration

From Psalm 85:8:  “Let me hear what God the Lord will speak, for He will speak peace to His people, to His faithful, to those who turn to Him in their hearts.”

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Another morning arrives

God’s open channel broadcasts

Peaceful encouragement speaks

Always accurate forecasts

 

Uploading His Holy Word

God’s message brings much to say

Faithfulness with righteousness

Quiet moments praise each day

 

Grace-filled gifts from Father’s heart

Neither big or small, just right

Peace, joy, and eternal life

Faithfully shining so bright

 

Bursting with His precious truth

God’s lessons fill the airwaves

Life’s daily restoration

Jesus Christ arrives to save

 

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From Psalm 85:10-11:  “Steadfast love and faithfulness will meet; righteousness and peace will kiss each other.  Faithfulness will spring up from the ground, and righteousness will look down from the sky.”

Marie T. Freeman Quote

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You can’t buy good health at the doctor’s office–you’ve got to earn it for yourself.

From Psalm 62:5-6:  “For God alone my soul waits in silence, for my hope is from Him.  He alone is my rock and my salvation, my fortress; I shall not be shaken.”

Life’s Lessons (Haiku Series #142)

Never a Doubt

Taking bolder steps

Overcoming challenges—

Life’s daily exam

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Full Plate

Deal with the present

Cope with today’s agenda—

Tomorrow can wait

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Morning Check

Best partner and friend

Feeling fulfilled and nourished—

Look in the mirror

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Albert Einstein Quote

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I believe that a simple and unassuming manner of life is best for everyone, best both for the body and the mind.

From Matthew 18:4-5:  “Whoever becomes humble like this child is the greatest in the kingdom of heaven.  Whoever welcomes one such child in my name welcomes me.”