Big Sky Buckeye

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Retelling His Story

Posted on July 3, 2022 by bigskybuckeye

From Lamentations 3:22-23: “The steadfast love of the Lord never ceases, His mercies never come to an end; they are new every morning; great is your faithfulness.”

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Retelling His story

Filling with wonder’s peace

Becoming never old

Rekindling life’s new lease

Witnessing His message

Loving God with whole heart

Grasping forever’s grace

Walking with Lord’s fresh start

Retelling His story

Sitting near empty tomb

Sharing Salvation’s news

Lighting yesterday’s gloom

Tasting His Holy Word

Longing for heaven’s home

Hungering for much more

Breaking chains, free to roam

Retelling His story

Finding Jesus nearby

Seeking new mercy’s grace

Cherishing faith’s bullseye

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This inspiration for this poem comes from the beloved hymn, “I Love to Tell the Story.” One of any believers most blessed tasks is to share and tell the story of Jesus Christ. Country singer Alan Jackson is a renowned Gospel singer, and he sings this wonderful hymn. Enjoy.

Charles Stanley Quote

Posted on July 3, 2022 by bigskybuckeye

No matter how many good deeds we’ve done or how many mistakes we’ve made, God’s love for us remains the same.

From Isaiah 49:15-16: “Can a woman forget her nursing child or show no compassion for the child of her womb? Even these might forget, yet I will not forget you. See, I have inscribed you on the palms of My hands; your walls are continually before Me.”

Gospel Breathes (Elfchen Series #107)

Posted on July 1, 2022 by bigskybuckeye

Assurance

Nothing

Comes between

God and ourselves

Walking in His faithfulness

Peace

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Harmony

Father’s

Steadfast love

Holy Spirit guides

Jesus dwells within us

Grace

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Mission

Daily

Blessed discipleship

Faith community unites

Diverse group of believers

Growing

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John Calvin Quote

Posted on July 1, 2022 by bigskybuckeye

We should ask God to increase our hope when it is small, awaken it when it is dormant, confirm it when it is wavering, strengthen it when it is weak, and raise it up when it is overthrown.

From Psalm 62:5-6: “For God alone my soul waits in silence, for my hope is from Him. He alone is my rock and my salvation, my fortress; I shall not be shaken.”

Leading On

Posted on June 29, 2022 by bigskybuckeye

From Luke 9:59-60: “To another He said, ‘Follow Me.’ But he said, ‘Lord, first let me go and bury my father.’ And Jesus said to him, ‘Let the dead bury their own dead, but as for you, go and proclaim the kingdom of God.'”

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Life’s journey calling thee

Expectations reach out

Chains of flesh holding tight

Darkness casting its doubt

Hundreds gather to hear

Christ willingly teaches

His actions empower

Endless spirit reaches

Christ commands, follow Me

Father’s Word sets life’s tone

Go, proclaim His kingdom

With God, never alone

Spirit’s transforming hand

Born again, faith renewed

Hope’s patience enduring

Evil’s choices subdued

Life’s labors, not in vain

Daily, Christ leading on

His steadfast support stands

Tomorrow’s lasting dawn

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From 1 Corinthians 15:58: “Therefore, my beloved brothers and sisters, be steadfast, immovable, always excelling in the work of the Lord because you know that in the Lord your labor is not in vain.”

Oswald Chambers Quote

Posted on June 29, 2022 by bigskybuckeye

God cannot reveal anything to us if we have not His spirit.

From Ephesians 5:18-20: “Do not get drunk with wine, for that is debauchery, but be filled with the Spirit, as you sing psalms and hymns and spiritual songs to one another, singing and making melody to the Lord in your hearts, giving thanks to God the Father at all times and for everything in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ.”

Monday Memories: Expressions of Hope

Posted on June 27, 2022 by bigskybuckeye

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Expressions of hope are written throughout the Old Testament. At times, the people of Israel lost hope, but God always found ways to restore their trust and hope to believe in Him.

From Psalm 65:5: “By awesome deeds you answer us with deliverance, O God of our salvation; you are the hope of all the ends of the earth and the farthest seas.

Broken faith with God

Flicker of hope remains

Have hope, seek God

Hopeful in His deeds

Place our Living God

Above all other gods

Light turns into darkness

Hiding in the shadows

Yet, God remains close

Hope grows once again

Living tree of hope

Will live into eternity

New buds always sprout

Strength from the Father

There is always hope

Even in darkest times

Life’s trials uproot hope

Adversaries line up against

God hears our cries

Intervenes when hope’s weak

Ancestors of Jacob witness

Their hope in God

The God of Jacob

Always God of Hope

God keeps His decrees

Believe, look to God

God remains always faithful

Our Lord reigns forever

For God’s righteous believers

Hope ends in gladness

Way of the Lord

Offers refuge with wisdom

Follow God with hope

Always in our hearts

Tree of Life endures

Ready to sustain us

Hope shows the light

Steady on life’s course

When spirit is dried

Hope quenches our thirst

God opens hope’s door

Inviting us to enter

John Newton Quote

Posted on June 27, 2022 by bigskybuckeye

God sometimes does His work with gentle drizzle, not storms.

From Deuteronomy 32:2-3: “May my teaching drop like the rain, my speech condense like the dew, like gentle rain on grass, like showers on new growth. For I will proclaim the name of the Lord, ascribe greatness to our God!”

John Newton (1725-1807) was an English pastor who also was a writer of several hymns, including the beloved “Amazing Grace.” His early life is filled with contrasts, when compared to his later life. He served as a ship’s captain during the slave trade, but later renounced his work after his conversion to Christianity. He became an outspoken opponent of the slave trade later in his life.

Path of Life

Posted on June 26, 2022 by bigskybuckeye

From Psalm 16:1-2: “Protect me, O God, for in you I take refuge. I say to the Lord, ‘You are my Lord; I have no good apart from you.'”

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Seeing foolishness

Walking darkest roads

Life’s journey of faith

Coming to crossroads

To whom shall we choose?

Evil’s empty book

Filled with deception

Flesh becomes his hook

Wilderness calls out

God’s refuge protects

Love filled with goodness

Earning our respect

Boundary lines set

Marching in God’s trust

Chosen path of life

Faith removes our lust

Always before us

God’s daily support

His right hand’s guidance

Grace never falls short

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From Psalm 16:11: “You show me the path of life. In your presence there is fullness of joy; in your right hand are pleasures forevermore.”

Taken From a Church Sign

Posted on June 26, 2022 by bigskybuckeye

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Worry ends where faith begins.

From Philippians 4:6-7: “Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God. And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.”

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Harmony

Mission

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