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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.

From My Journal (5/31)

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From Big Sky Buckeye

Friendships open a window of joy.

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 May 31)

Georgia O’Keeffe Quotes

Example of O’Keeffe’s painting style. (Courtesy of Pinterest)

If you take a flower in your hand and really look at it, it’s your world for a moment.

Nobody sees a flower really; it is so small.  We haven’t time, and to see takes time–like to have a friend takes time.

Georgia O’Keeffe (1887-1986) was an American modernist painter whose career spanned seven decades.  She was born in Sun Prairie, Wisconsin.

Trusting to Grow (Elfchen Series #254)

Faithfulness

Embracing

God’s wisdom

Accepting priceless truth

Overcoming through His understanding

Perseverance

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Steadfastness

Practicing

Daily self-discipline

Listening to God

Maturing from righteous lessons

Diligence

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Happiness

Honoring

Unconditional love

Mother and Father

Guided by Spirit above

Family

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From My Journal (5/30)

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From Big Sky Buckeye

May one’s faith mature and strengthen daily in desiring to seek God.

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 May 30)

Elizabeth Barrett Browning Quote

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Earth’s crammed with heaven, and every common bush afire with God:  But only he who sees takes off his shoes.

From Exodus 3:4-5:  “When the Lord saw that he had turned aside to see, God called to him out of the bush, ‘Moses, Moses!’  And he said, ‘Here I am.’  Then He said, ‘Come no closer! Remove the sandals from your feet, for the place on which you are standing is holy ground.'”

Elizabeth Barrett Browning (1806-1861) was an English poet of the Victorian era.  Her published works earned popularity in both Great Britain and the United States.

Forward with Hope

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Catching each golden ray

Glowing from morning sunrise

Motivating from depths within

Opportunity’s faithful prize

 

Embracing journey’s breath

Pursuing trials ahead

Moving always forward with hope

Opportunity’s next beachhead

 

Freshening life’s outlook

Following trusted light’s way

Stepping through one more open gate

Opportunity’s grateful play

 

Exploring adventures

Discovering hidden road

Seeking one final victory

Opportunity’s next crossroad

 

Pausing now to give thanks

Relishing each blessed day

Looking toward day’s next chapter

Opportunity’s true gateway

 

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From My Journal (5/29)

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From Big Sky Buckeye

Coming from somewhere, opportunity offers hope from deep within.

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 May 29)

Fredrik Backman Quotes

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All roads lead to something you were predestined to do.

Everyone is a hundred different things, but in other people’s eyes we usually get the chance to be only one of them.

Fredrik Backman (born 1981) is a Swedish author, blogger, and columnist.

Harvest of Righteousness

From James 1:5-6:  “If any of you is lacking in wisdom, ask God, who gives to all generously and ungrudgingly, and it will be given you.  But ask in faith, never doubting, for the one who doubts is like a wave of the sea, driven and tossed by the wind.”

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Journey faces trials

Faith tested by each

Producing endurance

God shall faithfully teach

 

Wisdom found in God’s Word

Daily lessons speak

Granting transforming grace

Never doubt what He tweaks

 

Gracious God offers hope

Truth’s new direction

Walking on mercy’s path

Filled with Christ’s perfection

 

Taste Heaven’s purity

Spirit bringing forth

Trusting in risen Christ

Compass setting, true north

 

Harvest of righteousness

Sown with seeds to cope

Rising from Calvary

Spirit filled with Christ’s hope

 

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From James 3:13:  “Who is wise and knowledgeable among you?  Show by your good life that your works are done with gentleness born of wisdom.”

From My Journal (5/28)

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From Big Sky Buckeye

With God’s encouragement, there is much to harvest in sowing each faithful step—focused on the simple gifts received from His grace.

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 May 28)