Big Sky Buckeye

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His Proven Ways

Posted on May 22, 2024 by bigskybuckeye

From Deuteronomy 10:12: “So now, O Israel, what does the Lord your God require of you? Only to fear the Lord your God, to walk in all His ways, to love Him, to serve the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul.”

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Facing yet another day

Father’s mercy offers hand

Overcoming each challenge

Solid ground covers sinking sand

Trusting path of wisdom’s light

Father’s Word guides each step

Escaping evil’s darkness

Destined for Calvary’s doorstep

Looking back at long journey

Father’s love fills wayward heart

Trading pride with humbleness

Hope renewing from faith’s restart

Embracing His proven ways

Father’s grace shining ahead

Resisting darkest shadows

Filled with Son’s everlasting bread

Blessing Savior’s righteous road

Father’s sovereignty leads

Offering bridge to follow

Blood of Christ saves each tender reed

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From John 14:5-6: “Thomas said to Him, ‘Lord, we do not know where You are going. How can we know the way?’ Jesus said to him, ‘I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through Me.'”

From My Journal (5/22)

Posted on May 22, 2024 by bigskybuckeye

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Our Savior invites us to step away from trying and failing again and again to master God’s perfection. His light will show us His way to His Father’s home.

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 May 22)

Desmond Tutu Quote

Posted on May 22, 2024 by bigskybuckeye

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Hope is being able to see that there is light despite all of the darkness.

From Psalm 18:28: “It is You who light my lamp; the Lord, my God, lights up my darkness.”

Desmond Tutu (1931-2021) was a South African Anglican bishop and Christian theologian. He was perhaps best known for his efforts as a human rights activist in dismantling his nation’s system of apartheid.

From My Journal (5/21)

Posted on May 21, 2024 by bigskybuckeye

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As we experience life’s highs and lows, sometimes we need to decide whether to push or pull our little, red wagon.

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 May 21)

Monday Memories: Christ Prevails

Posted on May 20, 2024 by bigskybuckeye

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From 1 Peter 2:24: “He himself bore our sins in His body on the Cross, so that, free from sins, we might live for righteousness; by His wounds you have been healed.”

Chosen and precious in God’s sight

To believers, Christ’s Spirit brings Salvation

Jesus Christ turns darkness into light

Our faith’s chosen and precious cornerstone

Christ comes forward to redeem us

We can live by His bread alone

Jesus becomes our Holy, High Priest

Believe and never put to shame

God’s own Son takes His seat

Nonbelievers reject God’s Holy, chosen one

Christ prevails to become our Rock

Salvation goes through God’s Holy Son

Christ suffers mightily for His flock

Yet, He never commits any sin

Following God’s steps around the clock

Christ never waivers, He follows through

Entrusting Himself to His Heavenly Father

Bearing our sins, Resurrection’s glorious view

Our lives feel threatened with gloom

Jesus never ceases caring for us

Standing by, Christ prevents our doom

Jesus at our side, always a friend

Loving us with passion and intensity

Our opportunity for Salvation, God sends

Christ, the Good Shepherd, beckons us

No longer gone astray and lost

Christ’s body and blood heal us

The old, rugged cross stands tall

Freeing us from our endless sins

Washing us white, Salvation calls all

Living in bondage, forever in sin

Emancipation by Christ, paying the ransom

Accepting Christ, brings all believers in

From Luke 24:6: “Remember how He told you, while He was still in Galilee, that the Son of Man must be handed over to sinners, and be crucified, and on the third day rise again.”

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Originally published September, 2019.

From My Journal (5/20)

Posted on May 20, 2024 by bigskybuckeye

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With Christ as faith’s cornerstone, God encourages us to apply regularly scheduled maintenance to our journey with Him.

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 May 20)

Charles Stanley Quote

Posted on May 20, 2024 by bigskybuckeye

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If you are overcome by burdens in your life, it is time to trust the only One who can carry your heavy load.

From Matthew 11:28-30: “Come to Me, all you who are weary and are carrying heavy burdens, and I will give you rest. Take My yoke upon you, and learn from Me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For My yoke is easy, and My burden is light.”

With Jesus

Posted on May 19, 2024 by bigskybuckeye

From John 16:27: “For the Father Himself loves you because you have loved Me and have believed that I came from God.”

Walking with Jesus

Coming to know Him

Rising from ashes

Life no longer grim

Kneeling with Jesus

Joining now as one

Praying to Father

His work shall be done

Standing with Jesus

Hearing trusted Word

Subduing darkness

Faith’s walk undeterred

Sitting with Jesus

Receiving His peace

Forgiving each sin

Light shall never cease

Talking with Jesus

Accepting His love

Sharing Father’s grace

Glory shines above

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!”

From My Journal (5/19)

Posted on May 19, 2024 by bigskybuckeye

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With the everlasting grace of our Savior’s Resurrection, our faith is strengthened daily. Jesus Christ is indeed alive, and may we always know that we shall never walk alone.

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 May 19)

Charles Hodge Quote

Posted on May 19, 2024 by bigskybuckeye

To be in Christ is the source of the Christian life; to be like Christ is the sum of His excellence; to be with Christ is the fullness of His joy.

From 2 Corinthians 5:17: “So if anyone is in Christ, there is a new creation: everything old has passed away; look, new things have come into being!”

Charles Hodge (1797-1878) was an American theologian and Christian teacher.

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