Big Sky Buckeye

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Oswald Chambers Quote

Posted on August 3, 2025 by bigskybuckeye

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The one thing that keeps us from the possibility of worrying is bringing God in as the greatest factor in our calculations.

From Psalm 37:5: “Commit your way to the Lord; trust in him, and he will act.”

Oswald Chambers (1874-1917) was a Scottish evangelist and Christian teacher. Following his death from an illness while in Egypt during World War I, his wife took on the task of transcribing the detailed notes she had written from his lectures and sermons. Gertrude Hobbs Chambers’ efforts resulted in the publication in 1924 of MY UTMOST FOR HIS HIGHEST. I frequently read from this devotional, and it has greatly deepened my faith and understanding of God’s Word.

Serving as His Light

Posted on August 2, 2025 by bigskybuckeye

My poem serves as an introduction for praising the gift that God has shared with my dear wife, Colleen. From a bag filled with a collection of writings, she has crafted a book from her faith-filled heart about family and God.

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Mother’s faith-filled love

Embracing Father’s grace

Teaching her daughters

About Heaven’s special place

Daughters’ faith blooming

Accepting Father’s love

Learning from His Word

His presence reigning above

Mother’s writing pen

Following Father’s heart

Serving as His light

Book begins initial start

Daughters growing up

Living in Father’s peace

Welcoming next steps

Faith maturing, piece by piece

Colleen fills so blessed to share God’s light with others. After nearly seven months in the publishing process, her book is now in print. The book is currently available on Amazon, but it will soon be featured on other platforms such as Barnes & Noble.

Henry David Thoreau Quote

Posted on August 2, 2025 by bigskybuckeye

The smallest seed of faith is better than the largest fruit of happiness.

From Psalm 126:6: “Those who go out weeping, bearing the seed for sowing, shall come home with shouts of joy, carrying their sheaves.”

Henry David Thoreau (1817-1862) was an American naturalist, poet, and philosopher. Influenced by Ralph Waldo Emerson and Nathaniel Hawthorne, many of his writings reflected upon living in natural surroundings.

John Eldredge Quote

Posted on August 1, 2025 by bigskybuckeye

Security is not found in the absence of danger, but in the presence of Jesus.

From John 10: 28-30: “I give them eternal life, and they will never perish. No one will snatch them out of My hand. My Father, in regard to what He has given Me, is greater than all, and no one can snatch them out of the Father’s hand. The Father and I are one.”

John Eldredge (born 1960) is an American author, counselor, and lecturer on Christianity. More details are available on his website: wildatheart.org.

Charles Swindoll Quote

Posted on July 30, 2025 by bigskybuckeye

God specializes in turning the mundane into the meaningful. Whether you see Him or not, He is at work in your life as this very moment.

From Zepaniah 3:17: “The Lord, your God, is in your midst, a warrior who gives victory; He will rejoice over you with gladness; He will renew you in His love; He will exult over you with loud singing as on a day of festival.”

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

Monday Memories: Pleasing to God

Posted on July 28, 2025 by bigskybuckeye

From Proverbs 13:7: “Some pretend to be rich, yet have nothing; others pretend to be poor, yet have great wealth.”

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Living a life, pleasing only to self

Ignoring God, leaving Him on a shelf

Competitive world, craving ambition

Pleasing to God, never this life’s mission

High expectations, demanding more time

Living the dream, seeking ladders to climb

Mankind commands, chasing full-time career

Pleasing to God, never happens this year

Targets set higher, with each passing week

Hustling to scale, another highest peak

Life fills with emptiness, something amiss

Pleasing to God, change focus . . . lasting bliss

God lights the way, spiritual journey

Coming to Him, forgo the attorney

Heart and mind, accept Father’s deepest love

Pleasing to God, eyes now find Him above

Daily meditation, filled with God’s Word

Rejoicing in His truth, no longer blurred

Priorities flip, following the Lord’s light

Pleasing to God, faithful voyage takes flight

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From Ephesians 5:8-10: “For once you were darkness, but now in the Lord you are light. Live as children of light–for the fruit of the light is found in all that is good and right and true. Try to find out what is pleasing to the Lord.”

Originally published November, 2020.

Albert Einstein Quote

Posted on July 28, 2025 by bigskybuckeye

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Everything should be made as simple as possible.

From Proverbs 4:5-6: “Get wisdom; get insight: do not forget nor turn away from the words of my mouth. Do not forsake her, and she will keep you; love her, and she will guard you.“

Praise Every Blessing

Posted on July 27, 2025 by bigskybuckeye

From Philippians 4:8: “Finally, brothers and sisters, whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is just, whatever is pure, whatever is pleasing, whatever is commendable, if there is any excellence and if there is anything worthy of praise, think about these things.”

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With each morning sunrise

Lifting eyes to heavens above

Praise every blessing

Embracing Savior’s love

With each tribulation

Embracing Father’s grace above

Praise every blessing

Breathing from depths of His love

With challenges ahead

Breathing from ever tranquil seas

Praise every blessing

Taking steps to be free

With each evening sunset

Taking control of endless seas

Praise every blessing

Walking with Christ, now free

From the words of American pastor and Christian author, Charles Swindoll: “Attitude is more important than the past, than education, than money, than circumstances, than what people do or say. It is more important than appearance, giftedness, or skill.”

Loretta Lynn Quote

Posted on July 27, 2025 by bigskybuckeye

I wouldn’t have dared ask God for all that He’s given me. I couldn’t have done it on my own. I thank God every day for what I have.

From Psalm 107:1: “O give thanks to the Lord, for He is good, for His steadfast love endures forever.”

Loretta Lynn (1932-2022) was an American country music singer and songwriter. She was born in Butcher Hollow, Kentucky.

Amongst Us (Elfchen Series #259)

Posted on July 25, 2025 by bigskybuckeye

Certain

Encouragement

Through Father

Light’s faithful beacon

Grace shared with others

Welcomed

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Indeed

Eyes

Upon Father

Righteousness shall lead

Precious is His light

Following

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Always

Love

From Father

Blessed Resurrection’s light

Mercy’s breath of faith

Trusted

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