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Nourishing Faith

Posted on October 19, 2022 by bigskybuckeye

From Isaiah 30:15: “For thus said the Lord God, the Holy One of Israel: In returning and rest you shall be saved; in quietness and in trust shall be your strength.“

Faith’s glowing spark

Tiny to see

Strength filling heart

Grace to foresee

Strength facing tests

Unknown as yet

Nourishing faith

Quieting threats

Challenges come

Darkness creeps in

Boosted in strength

Faith, life’s linchpin

Kneeling to pray

Faith never peaks

Fulfilling strength

Humbleness speaks

Always trust God

Mercy lifts up

Source of faith’s strength

Filling life’s cup

Embers of faith

Fed by courage

Blazing in strength

Shall encourage

From Father’s rock

Spirit connects

Lasting faith grows

His strength protects

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From Psalm 28:7: “The Lord is my strength and my shield; in Him my heart trusts; so I am helped, and my heart exults, and with my song I give thanks to Him.”

Jess Connolly Quote

Posted on October 19, 2022 by bigskybuckeye

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Let’s quit trying to be the hero. God is the hero. I am only part of the rescue plan.

From Isaiah 55:9-11: “For as the heavens are higher than the earth, so are my ways higher than your ways and my thoughts than your thoughts. For as the rain and the snow come down from heaven and do not return there until they have watered the earth, making it bring forth and sprout, giving seed to the sower and bread to the eater, so shall my word be that goes out from my mouth; it shall not return to me empty, but it shall accomplish that which I purpose and succeed in the thing for which I sent it.”

Jess Connolly (born 1984) is an American writer and life coach. Much of her writing focuses on family and faith. She assisted her husband, Nick, in starting a church in Charleston, South Carolina.

United as One

Posted on October 16, 2022 by bigskybuckeye

From Proverbs 27:17: “Iron sharpens iron, and one person sharpens the wits of another.”

As believers, called to One

Worshipping our highest Priest

In faith, united as one

Jesus leads Salvation’s feast

Iron sharpens iron, grace tapers

Guiding every trusting step

Righteousness, heart’s bold shaper

Christ waits at Heaven’s doorstep

Trinity’s unity molds

Breathing with eternal peace

Mercy reaches out and holds

Redemption signs life’s new lease

Spirit fills patience today

Bearing each other through love

Together, joining to pray

Single voice reigns from above

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From Ephesians 4:3-4: “Making every effort to maintain the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace: there is one body and one Spirit, just as you were called to the one hope of your calling.”

Charles Swindoll Quote

Posted on October 16, 2022 by bigskybuckeye

It defies the human mind to find the depths of the mind of God. We can plumb the depths of another’s mind. But we cannot begin to scratch the surface of the unsearchable judgments of God.

From Romans 11:33-34: “O the depth of the riches and wisdom and knowledge of God! How unsearchable are His judgments and how inscrutable His ways!”

Interventions (Elfchen Series #122)

Posted on October 14, 2022 by bigskybuckeye

Sanctuary

Witnessing

New day

On eagle’s wings

Soaring to Father’s refuge

Grace

Character

Substituting

Bitter tongue

Walking with Jesus

Righteousness fills each word

Kindness

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Restoration

Receiving

God’s mercy

Filling our spirit

Overflowing with His goodness

Forgiveness

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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.

John Stott Quote

Posted on October 14, 2022 by bigskybuckeye

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The Gospel is good news of mercy to the undeserving. The symbol of the religion of Jesus is the cross, not the scales.

From Philippians 2:8-9: “He humbled himself and became obedient to the point of death—even death on a cross. Therefore God exalted Him even more highly and gave Him the name that is above every other name.”

John Stott (1921-2011) was an English preacher and Christian theologian. During his years in the ministry, he was one of the leaders of the worldwide evangelical movement.

Steadfast Assurance

Posted on October 13, 2022 by bigskybuckeye

From Psalm 121:1-2: “I lift up my eyes to the hills—from where will my help come? My help comes from the Lord, who made heaven and earth.”

Dark perils come knocking

From where will “real” hope come?

Dreaded illness stalking

Hearing death’s haunting drum

His steadfast assurance

Calvary’s lasting love

Heavenly insurance

Breathing from God above

Forever life’s keeper

Never pausing to rest

Eternity’s doorkeeper

Refilling life with zest

Tomorrow’s sunrise beams

Hope reborn and glowing

Healthy spirit fills dreams

Believing and knowing

This poem touches upon a personal reflection of my own Dad, who contracted Covid several months ago. Despite being vaccinated, his underlying health conditions put him at great risk from the disease. I give thanks every day that he has recovered and can look forward to his upcoming 87th birthday.

Warren Wiersbe Quote

Posted on October 13, 2022 by bigskybuckeye

Bible history is filled with people who began the race with great success but failed at the end because they disregarded God’s rules.

From Proverbs 13:13: “Those who despise a word bring destruction on themselves, but those who respect a command will be rewarded.”

Nature’s Retreat

Posted on October 12, 2022 by bigskybuckeye

The writing of this poem is inspired from the works of American poet, Walt Whitman (1819-1892).

Escaping life’s hectic pace

Finding nature’s retreat

Breathing her refreshing air

Freedom’s open love seat

Waking to blessed sunrise

Living off nature’s land

Sowing seeds, fertile harvest

Freedom’s new motherland

Pursuing nature’s rhythm

Feeling never alone

Answering only to God

Freedom’s sturdy jawbone

Sleeping under nightly stars

Filling mind, mellow dreams

Sharing nature’s melodies

Freedom’s harmony beams

Experiencing new joy

Tasting nature’s flavor

Discovering Father’s gift

Freedom’s grace-filled favor

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Monday Memories: Always Our Friend

Posted on October 10, 2022 by bigskybuckeye

This poem is inspired by a favorite hymn of many, “What a Friend We Have in Jesus.”

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Living weak in character

Laying at the Cross, past torts

Jesus, always our friend

Hearing our troubling reports

Stepping humbly to our Lord

Dumping these tribulations

Jesus, always through His love

Building our life’s foundation

Facing polarizing darkness

Bearing pain, feeling alone

Jesus waits, always trusting

Welcoming us to His own

Taking us, lifting us up

Rescuing us from sin’s shame

Jesus, always rebuilds faith

Saving through His Father’s name

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From 1 Peter 1:21: “Through Him you have come to trust in God, who raised Him from the dead and gave Him glory, so that your faith and hope are set on God.”

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