Big Sky Buckeye

A writer's journey continues

Hope’s Olive Leaf

Posted on February 2, 2025 by bigskybuckeye

From Lamentations 3:22-24: “The steadfast love of the Lord never ceases, His mercies never come to an end; they are new every morning; great is Your faithfulness. ‘The Lord is my portion,’ says my soul, ‘therefore I will hope in Him.'”

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Life’s darkened landscape

Harvest empty of grain

Hope seems so distant

Forgotten in pain

Heart’s desolate scene

Hope’s answers in prayer

Now mercy arrives

Laden with love’s care

Family finds hope

Answers no longer wait

Body now healing

Doctor brings update

Scars from troubles heal

Set to travel hope’s road

Spirit strengthens heart

Faith harvests what’s sowed

Earth’s torrential flood

Faith anchored on firm ground

Noah’s dove soars free

Hope’s olive leaf found

From Genesis 8:10-11: “He waited another seven days, and again he sent out the dove from the ark, and the dove came back to him in the evening, and there in its beak was a freshly plucked olive leaf; so Noah knew that the waters had subsided from the earth.”

Oswald Chambers Quote

Posted on January 5, 2025 by bigskybuckeye

There is nothing more difficult than to ask. We will long and desire and crave and suffer, but not until we are at the extreme limit will we ask.

From Luke 11:10: “For everyone who asks receives, and everyone who searches finds, and for everyone who knocks, the door will be opened.”

Oswald Chambers (1874-1917) was a Scottish evangelist and Christian teacher. Following his death from an illness while in Egypt during World War I, his wife took on the task of transcribing the detailed notes she had written from his lectures and sermons. Gertrude Hobbs Chambers’ efforts resulted in the publication in 1924 of MY UTMOST FOR HIS HIGHEST. I frequently read from this devotional, and it has greatly deepened my faith and understanding of God’s Word.

Opportunity Talks

Posted on January 2, 2025 by bigskybuckeye

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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Answers Received

Posted on January 1, 2025 by bigskybuckeye

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

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

Monday Memories: Faithful Journey

Posted on December 16, 2024 by bigskybuckeye

From Psalm 85:8-9: “Let me hear what God the Lord will speak, for He will speak peace to His people, to His faithful, to those who turn to Him in their hearts. Surely His salvation is at hand for those who fear Him, that His glory may dwell in our land.”

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Uncertain darkness

Surrounds me this day

Humbly take a knee

Bowing now to pray

Prayers calling God

Remain unhurried

Unanswered questions

Never be worried

Christ’s teachings feed thee

With the bread of life

This eternal gift

Blessings without strife

Lord of life and love

He feeds and frees all

Through His Holy Word

Never builds a wall

Allow me to pause

God prods thee along

Hearing His questions

Answers make me strong

God everlasting

Faith remains with thee

Through life’s harsh chaos

Calming stormy seas

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From Romans 10:10-13: “For one believes with the heart and so is justified, and one confesses with the mouth and so is saved. The scripture says, ‘No one who believes in Him will be put to shame.’ For there is no distinction between Jew and Greek; the same Lord is Lord of all and is generous to all who call on Him. For, ‘Everyone who calls on the name of the Lord shall be saved.'”

Originally published September, 2020.

Another Bridge

Posted on December 5, 2024 by bigskybuckeye

Clouds of change fill morning’s sky

Hidden in frozen crystal ball

What will tomorrow bring?

Many questions wait to free fall

Transformation rides each wind

Hidden story’s unwritten thread

Others forecast gloom and doom

Some say, better times ahead

Harmony fills every thought

Hidden in history’s playbook

Another bridge, not too far

Truth discovers faithful nook

Joyful peace, flowing with hope

Hidden anthem’s spirited choice

Rodeo’s last mount to ride

Countless answers offer voice

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God’s Answers

Posted on November 17, 2024 by bigskybuckeye

From Psalm 32:8: “I will instruct you and teach you the way you should go; I will counsel you with My eye upon you.”

Facing today’s darkness

Tomorrow’s light, shrouded

Uncertainty gathers

God’s answers, unclouded

Teaching His righteous ways

Mercy shared from above

Molded by potter’s hands

God’s faithful, steadfast love

Filling future with hope

Spirit, faith’s anchorman

Welfare’s future promised

God’s always fruitful plan

Strengthening character

Darkness fades into light

Heavens eternal voice

God raises faith’s White Knight

Offering redemption

Calvary opens heart

Grace from living waters

Christ blesses new life’s start

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From Jeremiah 29:11: “For surely I know the plans I have for you, says the Lord, plans for your welfare and not for harm, to give you a future with hope.”

Father’s Comforting Heart

Posted on November 13, 2024 by bigskybuckeye

From Isaiah 49:13: “Sing for joy, O heavens, and exult, O earth; break forth, O mountains, into singing! For the Lord has comforted His people and will have compassion on His suffering ones.”

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Peace rises above

Father’s comforting hand

Over every high mountain

Answers cover distant lands

Love rises above

Father’s comforting sense

Compassion lifts up each saint

Answers come to one’s defense

Hope rises above

Father’s comforting voice

Light eradicates darkness

Answers offer trusted choice

Joy rises above

Father’s comforting grace

Every storm becomes quiet

Answers which all should embrace

Grace rises above

Father’s comforting heart

Discipleship feeds spirit

Answers sustain faith’s restart

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From the words of American Christian writer, Lettie B. Cowman: “Put your hand into the hand of God. He gives the calmness and serenity of heart and soul.”

Another Day

Posted on September 19, 2024 by bigskybuckeye

Another day

Another mountain

Faced with challenges

Finding wisdom’s fountain

Another day

Another unknown

Faced with emptiness

Finding one stepping stone

Another day

Another low tide

Faced with little hope

Finding tomorrow’s guide

Another day

Another question

Faced with mystery

Finding next suggestion

Another day

Another sunrise

Faced with certainty

Finding life’s clearest skies

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Savoring Every Spoonful

Posted on May 30, 2024 by bigskybuckeye

Morning now surrounding

Feeling never alone

Confidence shining through

Harboring writer’s backbone

Questions’ answers stirring

Knowing mind remains full

Sometimes sweetness arrives

Savoring every spoonful

Reality writing

Filling story’s plotline

Harmony’s cautious breath

Sailing to distance shoreline

Silent voices hiding

Reaching out to each one

Script drawing from choices

Hanging out with wordsmith’s fun

Interactions blooming

Finding forgotten time

Pages empty of gaps

Coaxing distant thoughts to climb

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