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Rejoice with Praises

Posted on October 8, 2023 by bigskybuckeye

From Psalm 118:24: “This is the day that the Lord has made; let us rejoice and be glad in it.”

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Rejoice with praises

Feeling Father’s love

Trusting in His name

Hope stirs from above

Rejoice before God

Writing hope’s new song

Praising His mercy

Days never be long

Rejoice in answers

Rising hope greets thee

Blessing one more home

Darkness always flees

Rejoice with new day

Walking in God’s grace

Surrounding mercy

Hope’s faithful birthplace

Rejoice with praises

Hope’s lifelong quest seeks

Rising from heaven

Flowing waters speak

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From Psalm 33:22: “Let Your steadfast love, O Lord, be upon us, even as we hope in You.”

Maturing Faith (Elfchen Series #171)

Posted on October 6, 2023 by bigskybuckeye

Steadfastness

Fortitude

Solid rock

God with us

Assurance breathes with peace

Faith

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Confidence

Patience

Tested daily

Strengthened through endurance

Nurtured through better understanding

Faith

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Obedience

Guidance

Never doubting

Riding each wave

Flying with mercy’s wind

Faith

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Precious Prize

Posted on October 5, 2023 by bigskybuckeye

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Darkness filled with silence

Night’s steady, hidden pulse

Forest waits with intrigue

Aching to act on impulse

Clouds mask glimpse of moonlight

Night’s mystery lurking

Trees holding back each breath

Listening, nature’s working

Twilight deepens with sleep

Night’s time for quiet rest

Something moves in secret

Finding ground, its final quest

Morning’s sunrise reveals

Night’s savored, precious prize

Tiny acorn ready now

Transforming, oak shall arise

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In His Hands

Posted on October 4, 2023 by bigskybuckeye

From Isaiah 46:3-4: “Listen to Me, O house of Jacob, all the remnant of the house of Israel, who have been borne by Me from your birth, carried from the womb; even to your old age I am He; even when you turn gray I will carry you. I have made, and I will bear; I will carry and will save.”

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Praising Father above

Faithful promises speak

In His hands, mercy proves

Forsake idol’s mystique

Looking to heavens high

Courage to face trials

In His hands, time stands still

Return from dark exile

Reciting Father’s Word

Wisdom from light-filled grace

In His hands, answers found

Holy, this divine place

Walking in righteous steps

Troubles fading away

In His hands, peace shall reign

Salvation comes today

Believing Father’s Son

Life no longer adrift

In His hands, refuge found

Faith rises from Christ’s gift

From Colossians 3:17: “And whatever you do, in word or deed, do everything in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through Him.”

Java Escapes (Haiku Series #247)

Posted on October 3, 2023 by bigskybuckeye

Brewing

Outlook warming up

Caffeine’s locomotive pours—

Coffee’s morning cup

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Flavoring

Octoberfest treat

Cinnamon, ginger, and clove—

Tasting pumpkin spice

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Gathering

Morning’s rendezvous

Coffee’s friendship connections—

Always by the cup

Monday Memories: Innocence

Posted on October 2, 2023 by bigskybuckeye

cute little girl holding purple color pen

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Watching a curious child

Witnessing sparkles of joy

Blessing us with innocence

Seeing how life will deploy

Finding daily adventure

Lighting up another room

Reaching out with innocence

Moving with a speedy vroom

Revealing wonders of life

Surviving each bump and bruise

Shining through with innocence

Napping now, let’s take a snooze

Playing through daily lessons

Sharing love with extra zest

Teaching us with innocence

Enjoying life with each quest

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Originally published April, 2020.

Fueling Spiritual Needs

Posted on October 1, 2023 by bigskybuckeye

From Ephesians 1:3: “Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who has blessed us in Christ with every spiritual blessing in the heavenly places.”

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Daily journey, full of needs

Holy God sees every one

With Living Bread, Father feeds

Faith’s light among us, His Son

Fueling spiritual needs

Son infusing them and more

Opening each heart, He seeds

Timely mercy, faith cared for

Adopted children of God

Trusted steps reach freedom’s place

Trinity, faith’s new tripod

Bestowing glorious grace

Forgiving life’s trespasses

Savior’s blood setting man free

Viewing faith through new glasses

From Calvary’s bended knee

Trusted insight, wisdom’s light

Destiny’s faith walks ahead

Spirit remains always bright

Leading to Heaven’s homestead

From Ephesians 3:7: “In Him we have redemption through His blood, the forgiveness of our trespasses, according to the riches of His grace.”

Blessed Grace in One (Elfchen Series #170)

Posted on September 29, 2023 by bigskybuckeye

Unquestionable

Father

Transcending time

Divine, Holy presence

Eternal spring of grace

Uncompromising

Insurmountable

Son

Revealing self

God among us

Grace conquers Calvary’s cross

Unwavering

Unshakeable

Spirit

Entering hearts

Renewing faith daily

Timely grace flowing upstream

Unchanging

Valor Charging Forward

Posted on September 28, 2023 by bigskybuckeye

These poetic verses are inspired by the 1990 American film, “Quigley Down Under.” Tom Selleck plays an American cowboy and sharpshooter from Wyoming who brings frontier justice to the western Australian Outback. American composer, Basil Poledouris, displays his talents in writing the musical score for the film. One of the soundtrack’s selections is found at the end of this post, and you are invited to listen to it while you read the poem.

Hero waiting for cue

Overture now begins

Valor charging forward

Righteousness always wins

Passion fights for what’s right

Bold actions taking charge

Lasting spirit conquers

Fearless heart growing large

Sense of urgency stirs

Facing climatic test

Battle’s dramatic end

Bravery never rests

Crescendo’s big finish

Courage outlasts death’s fate

Justice defeats evil

Fate’s decisive mandate

Final mission complete

Story’s exciting end

Exhausted, yet alive

Honor always defends

Inevitable Storms

Posted on September 27, 2023 by bigskybuckeye

From Isaiah 43:2: “When you pass through the waters, I will be with you, and through the rivers, they shall not overwhelm you; when you walk through fire you shall not be burned, and the flame shall not consume you.”

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Life’s inevitable storms

Sweeping tides against mankind

Surging within, Father’s love

Mercy arrives, never blind

Darkness blocking out daylight

Masking goodness of mankind

Surging within, Father’s truth

Savior’s light fully aligned

Faith overwhelmed, strength waning

Subduing trust in mankind

Surging within, Father’s voice

Peace returns as he designed

Angry river waters flow

Raging in hearts of mankind

Surging within, Father’s grace

Heavenly spirit assigned

One more trial challenges

Flipping conscience of mankind

Surging within, Father’s Word

Life’s purpose better defined

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From John 16:33: “I have said this to you so that in Me you may have peace. In the world you face persecution, but take courage: I have conquered the world!”

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Steadfastness

Confidence

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Brewing

Flavoring

Gathering

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Unquestionable

Insurmountable

Unshakeable

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