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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.

Special Guest Post: New Life Has Just Begun

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You think my life is dull.

Your judgement has been made.

You haven’t given me a chance.

You’ve cast the part I’ve played.

But listen, friend.

Comprehend.

It’s far from the end when you give yourself to Christ.

New life will just begin!

 

We have fun too.

Life is not a drag.

We love to smile and laugh,

when things begin to lag.

Each day is a new adventure.

Each day is a joyful song.

Each day is a bright beginning,

laughing, loving, growing strong!

 

You think I have no friends.

That’s where you’re really wrong

Because the friends I have are true.

They last a lifetime long.

So, listen now.

Find out how.

You can see right now if you give your life to Christ.

New life will just begin!

 

We have fun too.

Life is not a drag.

We love to smile and laugh,

when things begin to lag.

Each day is a new adventure.

Each day is a joyful song.

Each day is a bright beginning,

laughing, loving, growing strong!

 

Today’s poem was written by my wife, Colleen.  It is another selection from her recently published book, BITS ‘N’ PIECES OF MY HEART. 

Her work has been accepted to become part of a local bookstore’s Christian and Family collection.  Her own words describe the book:

BITS ‘N’ PIECES OF MY HEART contains stories, devotions and poetry for the adults, activities to do with your children, and fun little songs.  The devotions and poetry will strongly open up your faith walk to more of God’s light.  Doing the fun activities and singing little songs with your children will bring smiles to everyone’s heart.

From My Journal (9/6)

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From Big Sky Buckeye

As one walks in faithfulness with Jesus, His light will bless and lead one’s next transforming step.

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 6)

J. B. Phillips Quote

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Christ is the aperture through which the immensity and magnificence of God can be seen.

From John 14:6-7:  “ Jesus said to him, ‘I am the way and the truth and the life.  No one comes to the Father except through Me.  If you know Me, you will know My Father also. From now on you do know Him and have seen Him.'”

J. B. (John Bertram) Phillips (1906-1982) was an English Bible translator, Christian author, and Anglican pastor.

Faith’s Wholeness (Elfchen Series #265)

Empowerment

Following

Truth’s path

God’s trusted light

Filled with renewing hope

Preparing

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Destiny

Navigating

Journey ahead

God’s defining promises

Hope front and center

Encouraging

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Validation

Embracing

Eternity’s joy

God’s merciful love

Hope fills another heart

Overflowing

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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 (9/5)

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From Big Sky Buckeye

Hope is further nourished when faith stays connected with the Lord’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 5)

Oswald Chambers Quote

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The Christian life is gloriously difficult, but the difficulty of it does not make us faint and cave in, it rouses us up to overcome.

From Matthew 7:13-14:  “Enter through the narrow gate, for the gate is wide and the road is easy that leads to destruction, and there are many who take it.  For the gate is narrow and the road is hard that leads to life, and there are few who find it.”

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.

Autumn Sketches

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August’s final countdown

School campuses alive

Summer’s vanishing breath

Autumn’s changes soon arrive

 

Dog days’ final heatwave

Students receiving books

Life’s transitioning steps

Autumn paints nature’s crisp look

 

Calendar page now turns

Summer’s final footsteps

Cooler weather ahead

Autumn’s leaf-colored doorsteps

 

Landscape’s pace quiets down

While football fans cheer on

Rustling of drying leaves

Autumn sketches, far from gone

 

Timeless journey transcends

Harvest complete, fields bare

Classrooms find their rhythm

Autumn’s presence everywhere

 

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From My Journal (9/4)

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From Big Sky Buckeye

Autumn’s falling leaves refresh ourselves like sweetest drops of rain.

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 4)

Herbert V. Prochnow Quotes

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It now costs more to amuse a child than it once did to educate his father.

The best way to remember your wife’s birthday is to forget it once.

Herbert V. Prochnow (1897-1998) was an American banking executive, speaker, and writer.

As Father Planned

From Hebrews 10:23:  “Let us hold fast to the confession of our hope without wavering, for He who has promised is faithful.”

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Worldly treasures

Sparkle every hour

Each temptation

Promises to empower

 

Never enough

Looking beyond God

Contentment sought

Destiny’s promises flawed

 

Hearing God’s Word

Faith’s truth becomes known

Sin’s journey fades

Dark promises stand alone

 

Honesty breathes

Eternity stands

Spirit leads on

Promised grace, as Father planned

 

Walking with Christ

Following hope’s light

Leaving darkness

Promising love, always bright

 

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From Lamentations 3:22-23:  “The steadfast love of the Lord never ceases, His mercies never come to an end; they are new every morning; great is Your faithfulness.”