Big Sky Buckeye

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James H. Aughey Quote

Posted on August 29, 2025 by bigskybuckeye

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God brings men into deep waters not to drown them, but to cleanse them.

From Hebrews 10:22-23: “Let us approach with a true heart in full assurance of faith, with our hearts sprinkled clean from an evil conscience and our bodies washed with pure water. Let us hold fast to the confession of our hope without wavering, for He who has promised is faithful.”

James H. Aughey (1828-1911) was an American minister. During the Civil War, he was imprisoned and scheduled to be executed for his anti-Secession and pro-Union beliefs. Fortunately, he was able to escape from his Confederate captors and reached the lines of the Union army.

Called to Forgive

Posted on August 27, 2025 by bigskybuckeye

From Ephesians 4:31-32: “Put away from you all bitterness and wrath and anger and wrangling and slander, together with all malice. Be kind to one another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, as God in Christ has forgiven you.”

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Faith filled with truth from Father

Anger rests with setting sun

Leaving quicksand’s bitterness

Forgiven through mercy’s Son

Eyes upon Calvary’s cross

Ultimate action of grace

Forgiven through Savior’s blood

His love takes sin’s former place

We, too, are called to forgive

Ourselves as well as others

Casting aside emotions

Now loving one another

Holding back words of darkness

Kindness leads each blessed day

Forgiving as Christ forgives

Holy Spirit leads faith’s way

Walking in shadow of grace

Forgiveness mends one more heart

Embracing love’s character

Trust in hope’s renewing start

From the words of American pastor and Christian author, Max Lucado: “Bitterness is the trap that snares the hunter.”

David Jeremiah Quote

Posted on August 27, 2025 by bigskybuckeye

If you are in the midst of your own dark night, use the time wisely. If there are tears, let them water the words you pour out to God, remembering that joy comes in the morning.

From Psalm 17:3: “If You try my heart, if You visit me by night, if You test me, You will find no wickedness in me; my mouth does not transgress.”

David Jeremiah (born 1941) is an American pastor and Christian author.

Elton Trueblood Quote

Posted on August 25, 2025 by bigskybuckeye

Faith is not belief without proof, but trust without reservation.

From Hebrews 11:1-3: “Now faith is the assurance of things hoped for, the conviction of things not seen. Indeed, by faith our ancestors received approval. By faith we understand that the worlds were prepared by the word of God, so that what is seen was made from things that are not visible.”

Elton Trueblood (1900-1994) was an American Christian author and theologian. He served as chaplain to both Harvard and Stanford universities.

Righteousness Leads

Posted on August 24, 2025 by bigskybuckeye

From Psalm 138:7: “Though I walk in the midst of trouble, You preserve me against the wrath of my enemies; You stretch out Your hand, and Your right hand delivers me.”

Facing great troubles

Darkness surrounds thee

Grasping faith’s mighty Rock

Through Christ’s grace, one sees

Delivering light

Victory at hand

Watching enemy flee

Forever Christ stands

Fulfilling purpose

Gentle voice shares love

Lasting promise of peace

Christ views from above

Rising with new life

Fed with living bread

Preserving lasting hope

From Christ’s blood, He shed

Praising His Father

Mighty are His deeds

Sharing joy from His heart

Christ’s righteousness leads

From Psalm 138:8: “The Lord will fulfill His purpose for me; Your steadfast love, O Lord, endures forever. Do not forsake the work of Your hands.”

Charles Swindoll Quote

Posted on August 24, 2025 by bigskybuckeye

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The immortal, invisible, all-wise God hid from your eyes, is at work. Be very still, and for a change, listen.

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.”

Charles Swindoll (born 1934) is an American pastor and Christian author.

Mercy’s Breath (Elfchen Series #263)

Posted on August 22, 2025 by bigskybuckeye

Redemption’s Truth

Darkness

Surrounds thee

God’s blazing fire

Enemy vanquished to shadows

Salvation

Words of Hope

Heart

Distress filled

God’s trusted answers

Lighting His righteous path

Confidence

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Blessed Journey

Songs

Of praise

God’s steadfast love

His goodness endures forever

Thankfulness

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Love’s Highest Prize

Posted on August 20, 2025 by bigskybuckeye

From 1 Corinthians 13:4-7: “Love is patient; love is kind; love is not envious or boastful or arrogant or rude. It does not insist on its own way; it is not irritable; it keeps no record of wrongs;it does not rejoice in wrongdoing but rejoices in the truth. It bears all things, believes all things, hopes all things, endures all things.”

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Father smiles from above

Witnessing two people in love

Man sees sparkle in her eyes

Sharing heart, love’s necktie

Woman gifting her heart

Cherishing love’s treasured start

Tomorrow’s outlook brightens

Feeling love’s reins tighten

Spirit joins together

Fashioning love’s tether

Marriage vows expressing love

Walking with Christ above

Love’s most tender flower

Flourishing with every hour

Spirit’s eternal imprint

Sealing love’s fingerprint

Love maturing as one

Praising choices in God’s Son

Father blessing love’s fresh start

Bringing grace to each heart

New day welcomes sunrise

Affirming love’s highest prize

What wondrous love now received

Trusting what Father conceived

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This poem comes from the hearts of two people who discovered each other nearly 20 years ago. With our faith nourished by God’s grace, He continues to walk with both of us.

— Richard and Colleen

Ruth Bell Graham Quote

Posted on August 20, 2025 by bigskybuckeye

A happy marriage is the union of two good forgivers.

From Mark 11:25: “Whenever you stand praying, forgive, if you have anything against anyone, so that your Father in heaven may also forgive you your trespasses.”

Ruth Bell Graham (1920-2007) was an American Christian author. Born to American parents who were dedicated to medical missionary work in China, she would later become the wife of evangelist Billy Graham. They met when both were attending Wheaton College in Illinois.

Redemption in Christ

Posted on August 17, 2025 by bigskybuckeye

From Deuteronomy 31:8: “It is the Lord who goes before you. He will be with you; He will not fail you or forsake you. Do not fear or be dismayed.”

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Always going before us

Seeing every tomorrow

Faith’s steadfast anchor

Courage, buoyed by Spirit’s shadow

Every moment in prayer

Feeling His daily kinship

Peace shared from Father

Grace sails, with encouragement’s ship

Journey’s turbulent moments

Shrinking in Calvary’s light

Christ wins each battle

Enemy’s darkness, taking flight

Imperfect oceans of faith

Sailing upon trusted rock

Redemption in Christ

Mercy’s strength, brings to Heaven’s dock

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From 1 Corinthians 16:13: “Keep alert; stand firm in the faith; be courageous; be strong.”

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Redemption’s Truth

Words of Hope

Blessed Journey

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