Buckeye Photo Gallery #1

It has been quite some time since some of my photography has been posted.  Here are some camera captures from the past few months.  Enjoy a Buckeye journey with  filled with images from spring, autumn, and winter.

Sometime in April, 2024, these photos were taken at Walnut Woods Metro Park, which is a short drive from my home.  On the left, Walnut Creek peacefully flows along a boundary of the park.  On the right, an unidentified bird enjoys a quiet moment surveying the landscape below.

My camera accompanied me on a neighborhood walk in October, 2024.  The tree-lined boulevard welcomes visitors with brilliant autumn colors.  A pair of ravens perched rooftop captured my attention.  They pretty much ignored my presence.

Recently, my wife and I were dog sitting for our oldest daughter and her family while they were traveling.  The date was December 29, and we experienced very unusual weather for this time of the year.  A thunderstorm arrived, followed by warming inspiration from the sun, and we captured this nearly full rainbow from the backyard patio.

New Year’s winter comeback as photographed from our home’s deck (January 3, 2025).  

While putting this gallery together, it seemed appropriate to allow God’s Word to have the final thought.  From Psalm 96:11-12:

“Let the heavens be glad, and let the earth rejoice; let the sea roar and all that fills it; let the field exult and everything in it.  Then shall all the trees of the forest sing for joy.”

 

From My Journal (1/4)

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From Big Sky Buckeye

When we allow our gratitude to walk ahead of our steps, we experience even more peace.

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 January 4)

Elmer L. Towns Quotes

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Gratitude is the least remembered of all virtues but is the acid test of character.

We choose our attitudes.  When we let little things annoy us, we even choose to be grumpy.

Elmer L. Towns (born 1932) is an American pastor and Christian writer.  Along with Jerry Falwell, he co-founded Liberty University in 1971.

Lord and Savior (Elfchen Series #233)

Repentance

Foreshadowing

Sin’s forgiveness

Come unto my Lord

Kneeling, praying at Calvary’s

Cross

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Redemption

Surrounding

Sin’s darkness

Only one Light

Hope found my Savior

Peace

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Transformation

Embracing

Faith’s cornerstone

Set aside everything

Commit life to Jesus

Reconciliation

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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.

From My Journal (1/3)

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From Big Sky Buckeye

Without any hesitation, begin each day with a faithfulness to abide in Jesus.

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 January 3)

Jackie Pullinger Quote

God wants us to have soft hearts and hard feet.  The trouble with so many of us is that we have hard hearts and soft feet.

From Psalm 51:10-12:  “Create in me a clean heart, O God, and put a new and right spirit within me.  Do not cast me away from Your presence, and do not take Your holy spirit from me.  Restore to me the joy of Your salvation, and sustain in me a willing spirit.”

Jackie Pullinger (born 1944) is a British missionary in Hong Kong.  Her efforts founded the St. Stephen’s Society in 1981, which provides a rehabilitation home for recovering drug addicts, prostitutes, and gang members.

Opportunity Talks

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Questions arriving

Between shadows of light

Escaping darkness

Answers soon begin flight

 

Reflective life pause

Mind’s daily traffic slows

Seeking fresh outlook

Instincts shall always know

 

Sunrise opens mind

Passion finds virgin route

Learning through new ways

Destiny set to sprout

 

Moment of failure

Part of life’s faithful quest

Dusting off oneself

Set to taste tomorrow’s best

 

Life’s transforming guide

Opportunity talks

Jumping right onboard

Confidence leaves dry dock

 

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From My Journal (1/2)

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From Big Sky Buckeye

One’s journey seems more complete when life’s script fills with fruitful imagination.

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 January 2)

Orison Swett Marden Quotes

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All men who have achieved great things have been great dreamers.

No one can make a real masterpiece of life until he sees something infinitely greater in his vocation than bread and butter and shelter.

Orison Swett Marden (1848-1924) was an American inspirational writer.  He founded Success magazine in 1897.  Many of his ideas were based upon the New Thought philosophy.

Answers Received

From Psalm 34:4:  “I sought the Lord, and He answered me and delivered me from all my fears.”

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Climbing faith’s gentle mountain

Every step blessed by God

Praising Him at all times

Life’s outlook no longer flawed

 

Seeking Spirit’s faithful light

Answers received from God

Bringing righteousness home

Love shatters evil’s facade

 

Escaping tomorrow’s fears

Never alone with God

Trusting His sacred Word

Hope’s frozen landscape now thawed

 

Feelings of loneliness cease

Heart warmed with love of God

Saving self from darkness

Goodness walks upon fresh sod

 

Turning to heaven above

Eyes now focused on God

Hearing faithful Spirit

Redemption forever shod

 

Finding joy on His mountain

Peace fulfills hope in God

Walking amongst faith’s saints

Shepherd guides with staff and rod

 

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From Psalm 34:22:  “The Lord redeems the life of His servants; none of those who take refuge in Him will be condemned.”