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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.

Mercy’s Enlightenment (Elfchen Series #256)

Guidance

Following

Spirit’s truth

Preparing faith’s way

Lighted bridge to Father

Jesus

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Compassion

Jesus

Twin commandments

Love thy Father

Love thy fellow man

Grace

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Redemption

Grace

Sinner’s salvation

Paying every debt

Savior bears man’s cross

Forgiveness

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From My Journal (6/13)

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From Big Sky Buckeye

Our heavenly Father intends to create in each of us a restful heart, which embraces His 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 June 13)

Leonard Ravenhill Quote

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A man who is intimate with God will never be intimidated by men.

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.”

Leonard Ravenhill (1907-1994) was a British Christian author.  Many of his chosen themes focused on prayer and revival.

Filled with Time

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Another morning rises

Hourglass filled with time

Adventures waiting

Spirit’s gentle touch leaves nighttime

 

Another wakening heart

Hourglass filled with time

Emotions sailing

Distant dreams surface to bell’s chime

 

Another page opens up

Hourglass filled with time

Happiness smiling

Nature’s radiance sure to climb

 

Another wilderness road

Hourglass filled with time

Transitions breathing

Tasting sweetest life, in its prime

 

Tomorrow naps in shadows

Hourglass filled with time

Hopefulness praising

Unending day, please no bedtime

 

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From My Journal (6/12)

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From Big Sky Buckeye

Routine and repetition offer a consistent base to live from, but one still needs to fly solo from time to time.

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 June 12)

Doug Henning Quotes

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When we feel wonder, we are immediately reminded of the purity and innocence of our childhood.

The hard must become habit.  The habit must become easy.  The easy must become beautiful.

Doug Henning (1947-2000) was a Canadian-born magician, illusionist, and escape artist.

Freedom’s Eternal Road

From Isaiah 42:6-7:  “I am the Lord; I have called you in righteousness; I have taken you by the hand and kept you; I have given you as a covenant to the people, a light to the nations, to open the eyes that are blind, to bring out the prisoners from the dungeon, from the prison those who sit in darkness.”

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Blindness to Gospel’s light

Following enemy’s false word

Nonbelievers walk in darkness

Tomorrow remains blurred

 

Alone in wilderness

Searching for trusted pathway home

God sends His righteous light to guide

Where Spirit always roams

 

Sheep never forgotten

Coming to Shepherd’s open gate

Mercy’s always forgiving light

Witness tomorrow’s fate

 

Vision no longer blind

Finding light’s genuine code

Faithful covenant sealed with love

Freedom’s eternal road

 

Savior’s voice heard from high

Shining through darkness, Heaven’s light

God’s glory seen in face of Christ

Salvation dressed in white

 

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From 2 Corinthians 4:6:  “For it is the God who said, ‘Light will shine out of darkness,’ who has shone in our hearts to give the light of the knowledge of the glory of God in the face of Christ.”

From My Journal (6/11)

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From Big Sky Buckeye

Praising our heavenly Father for fulfilling His promise to deliver redemption’s light into our world of darkness.

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 June 11)

Charles Stanley Quote

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The unexpected, hopeful circumstances that show up in our darkest moments are not accidents but precious assurance builders from the Lord.

From Judges 7:15:  “When Gideon heard the telling of the dream and its interpretation, he worshiped, and he returned to the camp of Israel and said, ‘Get up, for the Lord has given the army of Midian into your hand.'”

Charles Stanley (1932-2023) was an American pastor and Christian writer.  He was dedicated to leading a teaching ministry.

Subtle Reflections (Haiku Series #332)

Fresh Day

Shadows’ mysteries

Night’s sobering distortions—

Dawn’s reality

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Outlook’s Transitions

False reality

Kaleidoscope’s fading hues—

Returning to gray

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Timely Reminder

Steps without traction

Searching for reality—

Perhaps, turn day’s page

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