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Monday Memories: Winter’s Arctic Grip

Posted on March 20, 2023 by bigskybuckeye

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Bone-chilling winds turn life upside down today

Delivering frigid, Arctic storms to every town

Thickening ice, spreading across the lake’s bay

People running straight into gusts, heads down

Wind chimes endlessly sing a winter-filled blast

Watching the thermometer effortlessly dive

Wondering, how long will this deep freeze last?

Somehow, everyone remains warm and thrives

The townsfolk cope, accepting winter’s greed

Facing long, harsh winters, most every year

Helping others to survive, when one’s in need

Winter’s severity never brings about fear

Finally one day, the wind changes its sound

Pitching warmer air, by way of a chinook

Lightening the load for everyone around

Smiles arrive, from every cranny and nook

Spring will soon send out her welcoming band

Replacing life’s burdens, with warmer wishes

Surviving winter’s struggles across the land

Winter to spring, life crosses familiar bridges

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Originally published February, 2020.

Excited for Jesus

Posted on March 19, 2023 by bigskybuckeye

From John 3:16: “For God so loved the world that He gave His only Son, so that everyone who believes in Him may not perish but may have eternal life.”

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Stirred up, walk with Jesus

Taking mercy’s high ground

Sharing our Savior

Hope never wavers

Overjoyed with Jesus

Stepping forward to serve

Loving our Savior

Grace never wavers

Pumped up for Jesus

Witnessing to others

Trusting our Savior

Peace never wavers

Thrilled to follow Jesus

Accepting Him always

Blessing our Savior

Joy never wavers

Moved to be with Jesus

Praying for each other

Meeting our Savior

Trust never wavers

Excited for Jesus

Living in His Kingdom

Praising our Savior

Faith never wavers

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From Philippians 1:6: “I am confident of this, that the one who began a good work in you will continue to complete it until the day of Jesus Christ.”

Harmony’s Distant Shore

Posted on March 18, 2023 by bigskybuckeye

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From creation’s seed

Everything begins

Breathing to succeed

Swimming without fins

Morning sunrise greets

Another new day

Counting each receipt

Smelling fresh bouquets

River’s constant flow

Life’s boldest highway

Playing sweet banjo

Sketching without gray

Life’s destination

Over one more ridge

Bringing elation

Crossing final bridge

Harmony sings out

Verses sharing more

Changing today’s route

Reaching distant shore

Voices of Faith (Elfchen Series #144)

Posted on March 17, 2023 by bigskybuckeye

Refilled

Discipline

Spiritual journey

Father’s daily conversation

Filling up tomorrow’s hope

Trust

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Strengthened

Navigation

Feeling forsaken

Lost and alone

Hands folded, head bowed

Prayer

Illuminated

Vision

Stumbling, falling

Unable to see

Spirit nurtures with grace

Light

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Now a Grassy Field

Posted on March 16, 2023 by bigskybuckeye

This poem reflects upon the consequences of actions by both nature and man. Over the years, these events have included endless examples: earthquakes, drought, tornadoes, wild fires, hurricanes, tsunamis, volcanic eruptions, floods, chemical spills, wars, and many more. Where once stood a robust village–which was full of life–now replaced by the marker of an empty, grassy field.

Hidden corner

World’s heartache

Void’s emptiness

Time long ago

Quaint village

Breathing with life

Disaster struck

Shredding life

Snuffing out breath

Natural acts

Or man-made

Crushing spirits

Now a grassy field

Cataclysmic

Village gone

Quietness speaks

Lasting impact

Death now reigns

Changed forever

No more children

Shops shuttered

Purging future

Sun still rises

Nothing shines

Sunrise crying

Now a grassy field

God’s Tripod

Posted on March 15, 2023 by bigskybuckeye

From 2 Corinthians 13:13: “The grace of the Lord Jesus Christ, the love of God, and the communion of the Holy Spirit be with all of you.”

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Searching for God’s Kingdom

Life held back, born of flesh

Restrained by sinful chains

Spirit comes to refresh

Earthbound, God’s grace arrives

Breathing as Son of Man

Eternity opens

Laying out divine plan

Being born from above

God’s Word descends with Light

Son’s faith, unselfish love

Spirit’s mercy takes flight

Believing in Savior

Accepting grace of God

Spirit’s destiny breathes

Trinity, God’s tripod

From Matthew 28:19-20: “Go therefore and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit and teaching them to obey everything that I have commanded you. And remember, I am with you always, to the end of the age.”

Life’s Interactions (Haiku Series #221)

Posted on March 14, 2023 by bigskybuckeye

Always Reliable

Tireless hands working

Never, ever complaining—

Around every clock

Anticipation

Well worth morning’s wait

Brewing up coffee’s first cup—

Joy fills every sip

Climb Aboard

Racing’s Triple Crown

Post time at Merry-Go-Round—

And they’re off. . . again!

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Burdens Ease

Posted on March 12, 2023 by bigskybuckeye

From Matthew 10:38-39: And whoever does not take up the cross and follow Me is not worthy of Me. Those who find their life will lose it, and those who lose their life for My sake will find it.”

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Life’s suffering

World calls out

Run from burdens

Filled with doubt

Wandering

Castaway now

Full of hate

Life’s heavy plow

Overwhelming

Darkness calls

Enemy waits

Man shall fall

Each of us

Jesus teaches

Cross to bear

Pain, it reaches

Taking up cross

Burdens ease

Embrace each one

Mercy sees

Follow Christ

Losing old ways

Find new life

Faith’s hope ablaze

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From the words of American pastor and Christian author, Charles Swindoll: “Each of us has some area of pain and suffering in life. The world around us would have us run from that burden–to resent it, hate it. Instead, we should embrace it.”

Faith and Prayer (Elfchen Series #143)

Posted on March 10, 2023 by bigskybuckeye

All Welcome

Trusting

God opens

Faith journey’s door

Quiet conversation fills hope

Prayer

Stand as One

Embracing

Love overcomes

Uniting divided world

Grace softens another heart

Prayer

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Our Father in Heaven

Sustaining

Faithful relationship

With Lord above

Hallowed be thy name

Prayer

Turning Life’s Page

Posted on March 9, 2023 by bigskybuckeye

Living on hidden island

Searching through another day

Overwhelming heartache

Waiting, filled with emptiness

Whispering thoughts, every night

Hearing silence once again

Tears drowning in sorrow

Waiting for new direction

Making one more decision

Holding torch, ready to light

Prepared to burn last bridge

Waiting to strike final match

Listening again, a voice

Growing stronger each minute

Conscience stirs from abyss

Waiting, no longer needed

Turning life’s page, new chapter

Leaving island at long last

Light leads to happiness

Revealing brilliant sunrise

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Refilled

Strengthened

Illuminated

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Now a grassy field

Now a grassy field

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Always Reliable

Anticipation

Climb Aboard

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All Welcome

Stand as One

Our Father in Heaven

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