Big Sky Buckeye

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Monday Memories: At the Door

Posted on June 14, 2021 by bigskybuckeye

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Jesus stands ready

He understands life

With its hardships

He’s walked there

Experiencing it all

His body bears

Marks of death

Hands forever scarred

Feet harshly pierced

He defeated death

Empty tomb proclaims

He understands thee

Life’s never-ending turmoil

He offers hopefulness

Encouraging and loving

His reassuring voice

Calming all worries

Life’s sufferings appear

Generating lasting tenacity

Trusting in Him

Rock of Salvation

Sending steadfast love

From heaven above

Faithful and righteous

Extending into Eternity

Never be afraid

Always trust Him

Hearing His words

Praising and soothing

Giving peaceful strength

Against harsh times

Open one’s heart

Closed door opens

Jesus stands ready

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This Christian poem was written and published in July, 2019. Writing faith-based poetry continues to be one of my favorite places to be.

Healing Brokenness

Posted on June 13, 2021 by bigskybuckeye

From Psalm 103:1-5: “Bless the Lord, O my soul, and all that is within me, bless His holy name. Bless the Lord, O my soul, and do not forget all His benefits—who forgives all your iniquity, who heals all your diseases, who redeems your life from the Pit, who crowns you with steadfast love and mercy, who satisfies you with good as long as you live so that your youth is renewed like the eagle’s.”

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Scattered by earth’s hopeless winds

Relationships, bodies, hearts

Life filling with brokenness

Divine healing, God imparts

Father, Son, Holy Spirit

Healing comes from purest source

Balm of hope offers treatment

Mind, body, and soul endorse

Amazing grace saves sinners

Hope now strengthens and rebounds

Mercy and love rebuild faith

Forgiveness heals and surrounds

Healing balm making us whole

Caring for lifetime of scars

Miracle restores fullness

God’s Glory shining from stars

Finding places and people

Savior Jesus leads our way

Bearing our burdens as well

Healing brokenness this day

A traditional African-American spritual, “There Is a Balm in Gilead,” serves as an inspiring complement to this poem. You are invited to take a moment to listen.

Glorious Gospel (Elfchen Series #62)

Posted on June 11, 2021 by bigskybuckeye

Invitation

Love

Creating mankind

Jesus calling us

To love one another

Peace

Salvation

Life’s

Darkest depths

Rescued by Jesus

Sharing His Good News

Grace

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Transformation

Mission

Without fear

Reshaping this world

To right side up

Jesus

This series of poems (written in the German-inspired style of Elfchen or Elevenie) shares a total of eleven words in each poem, with a sequence by line of one, two, three, four, and one words.

Past Favorites: Oceans

Posted on June 10, 2021 by bigskybuckeye

This poem was published in July, 2019, and features an early attempt at writing poetry using mystery-filled imagery. It was originally written in March of the same year as an entry for a poetic publication. While the poem didn’t make the cut, it has been well-received here on WordPress.

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A life can sometimes seem deep and dark

Just as the oceans’ waves find their mark

From season to season, a person splashes along

Just as the oceans redeploy, intense and strong

Hardships and misfortunes grudgingly arrive each week

Just as the oceans’ depths mask secrets, waiting to seek

Morning’s sunrise embraces, cheerful and bold

Just as the oceans splash water, much too cold

Today brings a bit of uncertainty and sadness

Just as the oceans bring a light of happiness

One wonders and dreams of a better life

Just as the oceans dispense little strife

A walk along the sandy beach sounds great

Just as the oceans’ tides deliver a final fate

The gentle waves engage loneliness for a swim

Just as the oceans’ surf arrives without a whim

A final desperate, draining breath takes one under

Just as the oceans stand still and start to wonder

Precious Time

Posted on June 9, 2021 by bigskybuckeye

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Every hour

Holding precious time

Every day

Devouring life’s checklist

Every week

Running endless errands

Every month

Loving family time

Every year

Filling life up

Every hour

Cherished minutes

Every day

Another blessing

Every week

Career focus

Every month

Birthdays celebrated

Every year

Vacation time

Every hour

Savoring

Every day

Energizing

Every week

Achieving

Every month

Maturing

Every year

Remembering

Nature’s Calling (Haiku Series #138)

Posted on June 8, 2021 by bigskybuckeye

Captivating

Mountains to valleys

Earth’s blessed contrasts invite—

Highest to lowest

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Everlasting

Probing earth’s oceans

Endless waters reaching shore–

Never grows weary

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Spellbinding

Galaxy’s journey

Universe enriches life—

First contact with stars

Monday Memories: Are We Worthy?

Posted on June 7, 2021 by bigskybuckeye

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Feeling lost, alone, and unworthy

Walking forward to seek God

Questioning and asking, crying out

Gathering together, we trust God

Seeking Christ must come first

Contrasting himself to the Messiah

Foretelling of the One coming

Crying out in the wilderness

Baptizing believers at the Jordan

Sending John to baptize Jesus

Sensing himself to be unworthy

Finding Christ must come first

Expressing love now for family

Adoring father, mother, son, daughter

Returning from his sinful journey

Rejoicing, a prodigal son found

Suffering dishonor for Christ’s sake

Preaching, Apostles speak the Gospel

Loving Christ must come first

Accepting God’s gift of Grace

Blessing us as worthy Christians

Coming to believe Christ’s Salvation

Humbling praising His blessed truth

Creating all things, God cares

Receiving glory, honor, and power

Standing alone at the Cross

Ransoming His body and blood

Loving and accepting our Savior

This faith-based poem comes from my archives. It was originally written and posted in September, 2019.

Wave After Wave

Posted on June 6, 2021 by bigskybuckeye

From Psalm 23:1-3: “The Lord is my shepherd, I shall not want. He makes me lie down in green pastures; He leads me beside still waters; He restores my soul. He leads me in right paths for His name’s sake.”

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No matter how life plays out

Encountering sea of waves

Big, small . . . quiet, turbulent

Sin’s cunning waits to enslave

No promise of easy life

Struggles crashing, day by day

Never learned how to ride waves

Grace anchors hope at each bay

Thankfully, never alone

Riding God’s steady surfboard

Trusting Him, surfing each wave

Building up faith, love’s reward

Healing our souls from darkness

Guiding us through stormy waves

Refreshing peace from God’s Word

Navigating, His grace saves

Walking on calmest waters

Shepherd’s mercy comes to save

Protecting from evil’s doom

Faith conquers incoming waves

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From Acts 4:11-12: “The stone that was rejected by you, the builders; it has become the cornerstone. There is salvation in no one else, for there is no other name under heaven given among mortals by which we must be saved.”

Navigating Change

Posted on June 5, 2021 by bigskybuckeye

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Time’s ever-changing river

Hours flowing day after day

Navigating change, life’s song

Destiny travels our way

Tomorrow’s adventure calls

River flows with rapid pace

Navigating change, be safe

Ambition now giving chase

Facing Niagara Falls

Calling out new direction

Navigating change, new route

River journey’s correction

River experience counts

Night’s campsite, overcrowded

Navigating change, next choice

New site empty, not crowded

Life shadows shifting river

Requires flexibility

Navigating change, time calls

Now teaching humility

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From the words of American business pioneer and founder of Mary Kay Cosmetics, Mary Kay Ash: “When you come to a roadblock, take a detour.

God’s Greatness (Elfchen Series #61)

Posted on June 4, 2021 by bigskybuckeye

Righteousness

Remember

God’s promise

Grace delivers goodness

Eternal life through Jesus

Love

Faithfulness

Follow

Heaven’s light

Love’s shining grace

Eternity’s ticket fully paid

Jesus

Worthiness

Accept

God’s love

Promises eternal life

Savior pays our debts

Christ

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Invitation

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Transformation

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Captivating

Everlasting

Spellbinding

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Righteousness

Faithfulness

Worthiness

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