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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.

Daniel James Brown Quotes

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Harmony, balance, and rhythm.  They’re all the three things that stay with you your whole life.

Perhaps the seeds of redemption lay not just in perseverance, hard work, and rugged individualism.  Perhaps they lay in something more fundamental–the simple notion of everyone pitching in and pulling together.

Daniel James Brown (born 1951) is an American author.  He specializes in creating narrative nonfiction books.  The above quotes come from his book, The Boys in the Boat:  Nine Americans and Their Epic Quest for Gold at the 1936 Berlin Olympics.

Devoted to Father (Elfchen Series #268)

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Fortitude

Exercising

Faith’s outreach

Building every muscle

Serving God with obedience

Strengthened

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Wisdom

Nourishing

Faith’s journey

Reading God’s Word

Believing in His promises

Empowered

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Righteousness

Expanding

Faith’s outlook

Accepting God’s grace

Making straighter life’s path

Trusted

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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.

From My Journal (9/26)

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Our Father’s well-timed grace opens faith’s door to embrace His will.

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 September 26)

Charles Swindoll Quote

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Make your life count by being a beacon of Christ and the gospel for everyone around you.

From Matthew 5:14-16:  “You are the light of the world.  A city built on a hill cannot be hid.  People do not light a lamp and put it under the bushel basket; rather, they put it on the lampstand, and it gives light to all in the house.  In the same way, let your light shine before others, so that they may see your good works and give glory to your Father in heaven.”

Charles Swindoll (born 1934) is an American pastor and Christian author.

Patience’s Fabric

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Stormy clouds gather

Today’s outlook dims

Covered now in darkness

Patience ready to swim

 

Challenges remain

Compassion checks in

Peace about to arrive

Patience blending within

 

Course change encouraged

Navigation set

Calm breath’s steady compass

Patience erases threat

 

Progress comes about

Horizon lightens

Ember of thankful grace

Patience’s fabric brightens

 

New day beginning

Each hour flying by

Tomorrow just ahead

Patience fills endless sky

 

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From My Journal (9/25)

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The patience found in waiting for the smallest opportunity will allow one to witness the steady grinding away of the mountain, which is blocking tomorrow’s view.

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 September 25)

Gregory Peck Quotes

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Faith gives you an inner strength and a sense of balance and perspective in life.

You have to dream, you have to have a vision, and you have to set a goal for yourself that might even scare you a little.

Gregory Peck (1916-2003) was an American actor and social activist.  He received an Academy Award for Best Performance by an Actor in 1963 for his portrayal of Atticus Finch in “To Kill a Mockingbird.”

Thirsty Without Hope

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Seemingly alone

Forgotten for sure

Sunset comes again

Faith tries to endure

 

Few dreams remembered

Tomorrow’s blank stare

Thirsty without hope

Missing puzzle squares

 

Nothing for granted

Memories’ shelves bare

Sunrise always gray

Life’s empty armchair

 

One more knock at door

Eagerness alive

Thirst’s long-waited gift

Father’s grace arrives

 

Thee forever loved

Come now, take Thy hand

Hope at last restored

Rock replaces sand

 

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From My Journal (9/24)

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Each of us will encounter a storm’s rising tide.  May we align our faith and trust in our Savior’s light.

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 September 24)

Mark Batterson Quote

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Growing into spiritual maturity is becoming less self-conscious and more God-conscious.

From Psalm 18:28:  “It is You who light my lamp; the Lord, my God, lights up my darkness.”

Mark Batterson (born 1969) is an American pastor and Christian author.