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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.

Henry Blackaby Quote

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You cannot continue doing things your way and accomplish God’s purposes.  Your thinking cannot come close to God’s thoughts.  For you to do the will of God, you must adjust your life to Him, His purposes, and His ways.

From Luke 22:39-42:  “He came out and went, as was His custom, to the Mount of Olives, and the disciples followed him.  When He reached the place, He said to them, ‘Pray that you may not come into the time of trial.’  Then He withdrew from them about a stone’s throw, knelt down, and prayed, ‘Father, if You are willing, remove this cup from Me, yet not My will but Yours be done.”

Henry Blackaby (1935-2024) was a Canadian pastor and Christian author.

Sweetest Taste

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Envision every hillside

Covered in tranquility’s green

Beauty forever remains

Painting another scene

 

One road leads to paradise

Illuminated, trusted hope

Freedom’s quiet voice remains

Focusing journey’s scope

 

Darkness often threatens peace

Conquered by heart’s determined beat

Positive outlook remains

Walking each lighted street

 

Sunrise offers sweetest taste

Brightened with kindness, full of grace

Expression of joy remains

Sharing love to embrace

 

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From My Journal (2/19)

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From Big Sky Buckeye

Remaining true to one’s convictions sustains the next step in any journey.

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 February 19)

A. A. Milne Quotes

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Rivers know this:  there is no hurry.  We shall get there some day.

Weeds are flowers, too, once you get to know them.  [Both quotes taken from Milne’s writings about Winnie-the-Pooh]

A. A. (Alan Alexander) Milne (1882-1956) was an English writer who was best known for his writings about Winnie-the-Pooh.

Breath of Repentance

From Joel 2:1:  “Blow the trumpet in Zion; sound the alarm on My holy mountain!  Let all the inhabitants of the land tremble, for the day of the Lord is coming, it is near.”

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Living in shadows of darkness

Lost in depths of hope’s despair

Looking upward to heavens

Light gathers from daily prayer

 

Hearing call of Zion’s trumpet

Trust found on wilderness road

Returning to walk with Christ

Heart gathers His grace to reload

 

Following hope-filled voice of Christ

Faith’s gathered army of One

Witnessing forgiving light

Darkness flees before Father’s Son

 

Gathering to witness mercy

Truth received from Christ’s own hands

Abounding with steadfast love

Peace nourishes each grain of sand

 

Raising hope’s breath of repentance

Calvary’s transforming night

Pouring from Spirit’s waters

Christ returning with gathered light

 

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From Joel 2:13:  “Return to the Lord your God, for He is gracious and merciful, slow to anger, abounding in steadfast love, and relenting from punishment.”

From My Journal (2/18)

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From Big Sky Buckeye

The positive light of repentance can be difficult to fathom when darkness has ruled a heart for so long.

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 February 18)

William Cowper Quote

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Satan trembles when he sees the weakest saint upon his knees.

From Ephesians 6:18:  “Pray in the Spirit at all times in every prayer and supplication.  To that end, keep alert and always persevere in supplication for all the saints.”

William Cowper (1731-1800) was an English poet and hymn writer.

Searching for Spring (Haiku Series #365)

Not Quite Yet

Frozen tundra’s cold

Fireplace consumes final log—

When will winter end?

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Calendar’s Frozen Page

Sunny skies, all blue

Winter’s Arctic deception—

Days of lasting chills

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Perhaps Now

Warm, westerly winds

Chinook’s welcome arrival—

Winter’s escape plan

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From My Journal (2/17)

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From Big Sky Buckeye

A writer’s journey with words will take him through a hallmark of seasons.

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 February 17)

Marian Anderson Quotes

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The minute a person whose word means a great deal dares to take the open-hearted and courageous way, many others will follow.

We are all here to have a kind of living of our own and to be recognized for what we are.

Marian Anderson (1897-1993) was an American contralto whose deep, rich voice presented a variety of music from opera to spirituals. She performed in many venues in both Europe and the United States for nearly 40 years.