Big Sky Buckeye

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Breath of Repentance

Posted on February 18, 2026 by bigskybuckeye

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.”

Searching for Spring (Haiku Series #365)

Posted on February 17, 2026 by bigskybuckeye

Not Quite Yet

Frozen tundra’s cold

Fireplace consumes final log—

When will winter end?

Calendar’s Frozen Page

Sunny skies, all blue

Winter’s Arctic deception—

Days of lasting chills

Perhaps Now

Warm, westerly winds

Chinook’s welcome arrival—

Winter’s escape plan

Monday Memories: Worthy Soldier

Posted on February 16, 2026 by bigskybuckeye

From 2 Timothy 2:3-4: “Share in suffering like a good soldier of Christ Jesus. No one serving in the army gets entangled in everyday affairs; the soldier’s aim is to please the enlisting officer.”

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Born as blessed children of God

Learning the Bible’s sacred truth

Strong in grace of Savior Jesus

Worthy soldier matures from youth

Listening to God’s witnesses

Faithful, Godly people speaking

Maturing in Father’s Spirit

Daily blessings from Christ’s teachings

Humbly serving in God’s army

Following footsteps, walked by Christ

Bolstered by our own suffering

Clutching faith, never underpriced

Our Father’s way, rich truth to say

Bringing total understanding

His Holy Word comes without chains

Gospel, forever commanding

From 2 Timothy 2:11-13: “The saying is sure: If we have died with Him, we will also live with Him; if we endure, we will also reign with Him; if we deny Him, He will also deny us; if we are faithless, He remains faithful—for He cannot deny Himself.”

Originally published January, 2021.

On Way to Heaven

Posted on February 15, 2026 by bigskybuckeye

From 1 John 1:5: “This is the message we have heard from him and proclaim to you, that God is light and in him there is no darkness at all.”

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On way to Heaven

With each passing day

Envisioning New Earth

Jesus leads our way

Righteousness proceeds

Praises filled with joy

All marching to Zion

Jesus leads convoy

Blessed harvest waits

Feast upon light’s grace

Leaving sin’s darkened street

Jesus takes our place

Chains of bondage break

Freedom’s bells now ring

Reaching heavenly peace

Jesus always King

On way to Heaven

Mercy’s opened door

Forgiving voice of love

Jesus evermore!

You are invited to sing or follow along with Isaac Watts’ hymn, “We’re Marching to Zion.” Watts, an English pastor, wrote these lyrics in 1707.

Transforming Experiences (Elfchen Series #288)

Posted on February 13, 2026 by bigskybuckeye

Gratitude

Stepping

From shadows

Leaving enemy’s darkness

Christ rises for us

Trusting

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Encouragement

Strengthening

Faith’s heart

Building core values

Discipleship in Christ matures

Following

Assurance

Sharing

Infinite love

Flowing with grace

Christ’s own daily delight

Interacting

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Breath of Kindness

Posted on February 12, 2026 by bigskybuckeye

Community’s landscape

Overflowing with needs

Steps of kindness gather

Warming with grace that feeds

Invisible to most

Sowing with heavens’ love

Seeds of kindness planted

Sharing peace from above

Hope arrives every day

Connecting with traction

Breath of kindness travels

Harvesting each action

Slowly outlook changes

Nourishing so many

Light of kindness nurtured

Forwarding with plenty

One week, one day, one hour

Volunteering mends hearts

Proof of kindness growing

Doing its faithful part

Embracing Tomorrow

Posted on February 11, 2026 by bigskybuckeye

From James 1:2-5: “My brothers and sisters, whenever you face various trials, consider it all joy, because you know that the testing of your faith produces endurance. And let endurance complete its work, so that you may be complete and whole, lacking in nothing. If any of you is lacking in wisdom, ask God, who gives to all generously and ungrudgingly, and it will be given you.”

Trusting with confidence

Facing life’s many trials

Testing of faith endures

Patience studies each mile

God supplies every tool

His wisdom offers light

Faith strengthened every day

Removing doubts each night

Leaving evil’s darkness

Rising sun brings great joy

Receiving peace through grace

Richness in truth deploys

Temptation’s breath withers

Forgiveness brings fresh start

Every chain now broken

Filling hope in one’s heart

Persevering each day

Walking with Christ above

Embracing tomorrow

Submission tastes His love

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From James 1:12: “Blessed is anyone who endures temptation. Such a one has stood the test and will receive the crown of life that the Lord has promised to those who love Him.”

Another Day (Haiku Series #364)

Posted on February 10, 2026 by bigskybuckeye

Only Memories

Winter day’s sunshine

Frosty’s cousin liquefied—

Playfulness melting

Can’t Believe It

All things now in place

Embracing mother’s lifestyle—

Child’s room makeover

Nothing Unusual

Teen doing homework?

Dreamy imagination—

Ambition snoozes

Monday Memories: Bewitching Storm

Posted on February 9, 2026 by bigskybuckeye

Nasty winter gale approaching

Forecast broadcasting storm warning

Heavy snow, high winds, Arctic cold

Village alarms sound by morning

Life transcends to total frenzy

Salt trucks loaded, very much ready

Snow plow crews set for night’s work

Village life scrambling, unsteady

Packed grocery stores in chaos

Hurried, panic-filled shopping carts

Shelves urgently growing empty

Village pace quickens beating hearts

Students anticipate closings

Looking forward, lazy “Snow Day”

No classes, no books, no lessons

Village hunkers down, people pray

Winter storm “Tabitha” churning

Pondering, bewitching blizzard

Overnight fury passes on

Village eluding storm’s wizard

The Weather Channel has been naming winter storms in America since 2012-2013. You may have picked up the connection between the “bewitching” blizzard and the name of the storm “Tabitha.” Tabitha is one of the available winter storm names for the 2020-2021 winter. Tabitha is also the daughter of Samantha (Elizabeth Montgomery) on the successful American sitcom “Bewitched” from 1964-1972.

Originally posted February, 2021.

Redemption’s Lasting Prize

Posted on February 8, 2026 by bigskybuckeye

From Isaiah 9:2: “The people who walked in darkness have seen a great light; those who lived in a land of deep darkness—on them light has shined.”

Outlook’s scarred landscape

Uncertainty’s shadows

Pervading, cold darkness

Hope’s final ember glows

Peace overpowered

Gloom of night never leaves

Witnessing life’s heartbreaks

Another day must grieve

Despair comes ashore

Empty vessel of grace

Asking, where has light gone?

Hope discovers its place

Each burden gathered

Sunrise at last arrives

Breaking oppressor’s rod

Messiah’s love alive

Resurrection breathes

Savior’s mercy shall rise

Sharing heavenly view

Redemption’s lasting prize

From Isaiah 9:6: “For a child has been born for us, a son given to us; authority rests upon His shoulders, and He is named Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.”

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Not Quite Yet

Calendar’s Frozen Page

Perhaps Now

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Gratitude

Encouragement

Assurance

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Only Memories

Can’t Believe It

Nothing Unusual

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