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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.

Storm Coming

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Tomorrow crashing

Storm coming

Apathy’s reign building

Grave doubts becoming

 

Challenges brewing

Storm coming

Intensity building

Darkness incoming

 

Opinions clashing

Storm coming

Confusion keeps building

Future’s shortcomings

 

All nations trembling

Storm coming

World’s grim outlook building

Frightened and numbing

 

Trusted light glowing

Peace coming

Storm no longer building

Hope-filled homecoming

 

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From My Journal (5/8)

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From Big Sky Buckeye

Life’s answers will eventually come forth, but our patience may need to navigate through stormy waters.

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 8)

Jane Goodall Quotes

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Every individual matters.  Every individual has a role to play.  Every individual makes a difference.

The greatest danger to our future is apathy.

Jane Goodall (born 1934) is an English-born primatologist and anthropologist.  She is considered the world’s foremost expert on the family and social interactions of chimpanzees.  

Near to God

From James 4:7-8:  “Submit yourselves therefore to God.  Resist the devil, and he will flee from you.  Draw near to God, and He will draw near to you.  Cleanse your hands, you sinners, and purify your hearts, you double-minded.”

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Near to God

Treasured gift

Love’s presence

Faith never adrift

 

Faith in God

Prayer calls

Love’s patience

Grace lifts each downfall

 

Grace from God

Hope receives

Love’s goodness

Trust within believes

 

Trust in God

Peace draws near

Love’s result

Light overwhelms fear

 

Light from God

Chains shattered

Love’s mission

Darkness now scattered

 

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From the words of American Christian author, Angela Thomas Pharr:  “But what we can know, what we can settle in our soul, is that He is faithful to come when we call.”

From My Journal (5/7)

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From Big Sky Buckeye

God is always near, and He will leave blessed breadcrumbs of faith where we can find them.

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 7)

Charles Stanley Quote

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Disturbing times should remind us we are only pilgrims on this earth.  Our citizenship is in a heavenly kingdom that can never be shaken.

From Psalm 46:1-3:  “God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble.  Therefore we will not fear, though the earth should change, though the mountains shake in the heart of the sea, though its waters roar and foam, though the mountains tremble with its tumult.”

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

Just a Bit Silly (Haiku Series #327)

Sorry Hubby

Home’s Mister Fix-It

Not really “Jack of all trades”—

Wife calls her expert

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Proof’s in the Results

Busy across street

Neighbor repairing home’s roof—

Inside . . . buckets wait

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Needing Exercise

Hiking to mailbox

Realizing while walking back—

Holiday . . . no mail

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From My Journal (5/6)

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From Big Sky Buckeye

Some of life’s best lesson plans bring us to a destination . . . supported by faith in teamwork.

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 6)

Carol Burnett Quotes

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Only I can change my life.  No one can do it for me.

No one ever said life was fair.  Just eventful.

Carol Burnett (born 1933) is an American actress, comedian, and author. She hosted her own television variety and comedy show from 1967 to 1978.

Monday Memories: Cleansing Rain

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Autumn rains lasting for days

Covering the land with mist

Cleansing under cloudy haze

Rising pollen, now dismissed

 

Harvest pausing, farmers wait

Parking soybeans, left to take

Drying cornstalks, know their fate

Standing ready, combines brake

 

Creeks filling, slowly at first

Running water, sent ahead

Suspending reservoirs’ thirst

Pausing for now, winter’s dread

 

Nature’s perfect cycle breathes

Singing praises to the Lord

Watching as autumn unsheathes

Waking when spring comes aboard

 

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Originally published October, 2020.