Big Sky Buckeye

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Comforting Presence

Posted on January 25, 2026 by bigskybuckeye

From Isaiah 40:1-2: “Comfort, O comfort My people, says your God. Speak tenderly to Jerusalem, and cry to her that she has served her term, that her penalty is paid, that she has received from the Lord’s hand double for all her sins.”

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God’s invitation

Walking before Me

Fleeing sin’s darkness

Peace shall cover thee

Confidence cries out

Embracing God’s way

Leaving wilderness

Hope transcends this day

God’s glory revealed

Kneeling before Me

Comforting presence

Tomorrow walks free

Each valley raised up

Revealing God’s grace

Rebuilding faith’s trust

Joy beams from His face

God’s will standing tall

Sharing Word with Me

Believing His truth

Mercy granted thee

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From Isaiah 40:31: “But those who wait for the Lord shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings like eagles; they shall run and not be weary; they shall walk and not faint.”

Finley Peter Dunne Quotes

Posted on August 21, 2025 by bigskybuckeye

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Stories are meant to comfort the afflicted, and afflict the comfortable.

Trust everyone but always cut the cards.

Finley Peter Dunne (1867-1936) was an American writer, humorist, and journalist.

His Gentle Spirit

Posted on August 3, 2025 by bigskybuckeye

From Psalm 23:4: “Even though I walk through the darkest valley, I fear no evil, for you are with me; your rod and your staff, they comfort me.”

Trusting heavenly Father

His gentle spirit always near

Offering sweetest taste of grace

Morning’s sunrise shall appear

Ruling over universe

Rod with staff, trusted comfort’s strength

Bearing conditional love

Father closer than arm’s length

Giving thanks for His presence

Father’s hands crafting faith’s high road

Singing praises for His efforts

Eternity’s seeds now sowed

Hearing when righteous cry out

His refuge sends rescue’s clear light

Redeeming all crushed in spirit

Father’s love shares His delight

Living in His blessed house

Faith’s steady journey now fulfilled

Feeling Father’s gentle spirit

Salvation forever filled

From Psalm 27:4: “One thing I asked of the Lord; this I seek: to live in the house of the Lord all the days of my life, to behold the beauty of the Lord, and to inquire in His temple.”

Monday Memories: Keep It Simple

Posted on June 16, 2025 by bigskybuckeye

From Proverbs 15:15: “All the days of the poor are hard, but a cheerful heart has a continual feast.”

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Life draining, more exhausted each day

Skies and mind, filling with darkest gray

Feet feeling locked, stuck in deepest mud

Fear turns on its spigot, now a flood

Advice shouts from all comers, all sides

Inner soul overwhelmed, faith divides

Daily walk, no longer stunning bright

Chaos reigns, becoming lasting night

Seasoned man, parked at Main Street’s corner

Life hits pause, who is this foreigner?

His thoughts and words, simple in their task

Holy Spirit reaches, to unmask

Keep it simple, fill your life with love

God’s peace, bringing comfort from above

In an instant, the wise sage departs

Night transforms to day, love fills this heart

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From 1 John 5:3-4: “For the love of God is this, that we obey His commandments. And His commandments are not burdensome, for whatever is born of God conquers the world. And this is the victory that conquers the world, our faith.”

Originally published November, 2020.

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.”

Woody Guthrie Quotes

Posted on November 5, 2024 by bigskybuckeye

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Any fool can make something complicated. It takes a genius to make it simple.

It’s a folk singer’s job to comfort disturbed people and to disturb comfortable people.

Woody Guthrie (1912-1967) was an American folk singer and songwriter.

Vance Havner Quote

Posted on October 2, 2024 by bigskybuckeye

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No journey is complete that does not lead through some dark valleys. We can properly comfort others only with the comfort wherewith we ourselves have been comforted of God.

From Matthew 5:4: “Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted.”

Vance Havner (1901-1986) was an American pastor and Christian author. During his many years of service to the Lord, he preached throughout America.

Receiving Comfort (Haiku Series #296)

Posted on October 1, 2024 by bigskybuckeye

Sharing

Someone in despair

Extending bright light of grace—

Hope fills one more heart

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Delivering

Lost in valley’s depths

Healing’s descending courage—

Quiet peace surrounds

Offering

Life’s roller coaster

Leaving peril’s ups and downs—

Straightened and smooth

Samuel Rutherford Quote

Posted on July 8, 2024 by bigskybuckeye

You shall be faith sustain yourself and comfort yourself in your Lord, and be strong in His power.

From Proverbs 3:3-4: “Do not let loyalty and faithfulness forsake you; bind them around your neck; write them on the tablet of your heart. Then you will find favor and high regard in the sight of God and of people.”

Samuel Rutherford (1600-1661) was a Scottish pastor and Christian theologian.

Bluest Sky

Posted on July 4, 2024 by bigskybuckeye

**Morning’s “Big Sky” roams over the valley near Livingston, Montana.**

Harmony drops in

Lifting spirits high

Waking from slumber

Morning’s bluest sky

Valley’s faithful river

Unending with peace

Flowing with wisdom

Comforts never cease

Sun brightens flashbacks

Counting former days

Energizing with joy

Ready now to play

Time injects stillness

Billowing with clouds

Yielding blessed shade

Whispers never loud

Heaven’s love singing

Blessing life below

Extending day’s light

Nature now aglow

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