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Monday Memories: Faith and Mountains

Posted on June 2, 2025 by bigskybuckeye

From Mark 11:23: “Truly I tell you, if you say to this mountain, ‘Be taken up and thrown into the sea,’ and if you do not doubt in your heart, but believe that what you say will come to pass, it will be done for you.”

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Life facing complex, hurting world

Rugged mountain peaks, blocking us

Never be in doubt, but believe

Accepting God’s grace, ride His bus

Immovable mountains stand tall

Remaining steadfast in prayer

Requiring faith in our Father

He watches over our welfare

Lacking faith, walking in darkness

Our Father sends His lasting grace

Prepared and willing to assist

His energy, ready to embrace

God seeks men and women of faith

Follow His Word, forever speaks

For our Lord’s glory and kingdom

Trusting Him, tackling mountain peaks

Believe totally in the Lord

Walking in faithfulness each day

Our faith moves our Father to act

Thanks be to God, He shows the way!

From the words of American pastor and author, E. M. Bounds: “Only God can move mountains, but faith and prayer can move God.”

Originally published November, 2020.

William Booth Quote

Posted on June 2, 2025 by bigskybuckeye

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The greatness of a man’s power is the measure of his surrender.

From Matthew 11:28: “Come to Me, all you who are weary and are carrying heavy burdens, and I will give you rest.”

William Booth (1829-1912) was an English preacher; who along with his wife, Catherine, founded the Salvation Army.

Grace Forever Free

Posted on June 1, 2025 by bigskybuckeye

From Lamentations 3:22-24: “The steadfast love of the Lord never ceases, His mercies never come to an end; they are new every morning; great is Your faithfulness. ‘The Lord is my portion,’ says my soul, ‘therefore I will hope in Him.'”

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Enemy only brings

Darkness upon thee

Emptiness clings

Again, lost at sea

Trapped in wilderness maze

No escape for thee

Sun’s missing rays

What does Spirit see?

God’s arrow finds its mark

Peace comes upon thee

Redemption’s ark

His Word’s faithful key

Salvation’s open gate

Savior’s love for thee

Mercy’s soulmate

Evil’s breath now flees

Bethlehem’s blessed light

Shineth upon thee

Hope taking flight

Praying on both knees

Freedom from heavy chains

Sins’ debts paid for thee

Christ shoulders pain

Grace forever free

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From Lamentations 3:55-57: “I called on Your name, O Lord, from the depths of the pit; You heard my plea, ‘Do not close Your ear to my cry for help, but give me relief!’ You came near when I called on You; You said, ‘Do not fear!'”

John Ortberg Quote

Posted on June 1, 2025 by bigskybuckeye

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The best place to start doing life with God is in small moments.

From Psalm 33:18-19: “Truly the eye of the Lord is on those who fear Him, on those who hope in His steadfast love, to deliver their soul from death and to keep them alive in famine.”

John Ortberg (born 1957) is an American pastor as well as a Christian author and speaker.

Elizabeth Barrett Browning Quote

Posted on May 30, 2025 by bigskybuckeye

Earth’s crammed with heaven, and every common bush afire with God: But only he who sees takes off his shoes.

From Exodus 3:4-5: “When the Lord saw that he had turned aside to see, God called to him out of the bush, ‘Moses, Moses!’ And he said, ‘Here I am.’ Then He said, ‘Come no closer! Remove the sandals from your feet, for the place on which you are standing is holy ground.'”

Elizabeth Barrett Browning (1806-1861) was an English poet of the Victorian era. Her published works earned popularity in both Great Britain and the United States.

Forward with Hope

Posted on May 29, 2025 by bigskybuckeye

Catching each golden ray

Glowing from morning sunrise

Motivating from depths within

Opportunity’s faithful prize

Embracing journey’s breath

Pursuing trials ahead

Moving always forward with hope

Opportunity’s next beachhead

Freshening life’s outlook

Following trusted light’s way

Stepping through one more open gate

Opportunity’s grateful play

Exploring adventures

Discovering hidden road

Seeking one final victory

Opportunity’s next crossroad

Pausing now to give thanks

Relishing each blessed day

Looking toward day’s next chapter

Opportunity’s true gateway

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Harvest of Righteousness

Posted on May 28, 2025 by bigskybuckeye

From James 1:5-6: “If any of you is lacking in wisdom, ask God, who gives to all generously and ungrudgingly, and it will be given you. But ask in faith, never doubting, for the one who doubts is like a wave of the sea, driven and tossed by the wind.”

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Journey faces trials

Faith tested by each

Producing endurance

God shall faithfully teach

Wisdom found in God’s Word

Daily lessons speak

Granting transforming grace

Never doubt what He tweaks

Gracious God offers hope

Truth’s new direction

Walking on mercy’s path

Filled with Christ’s perfection

Taste Heaven’s purity

Spirit bringing forth

Trusting in risen Christ

Compass setting, true north

Harvest of righteousness

Sown with seeds to cope

Rising from Calvary

Spirit filled with Christ’s hope

From James 3:13: “Who is wise and knowledgeable among you? Show by your good life that your works are done with gentleness born of wisdom.”

A. J. Gossip Quote

Posted on May 28, 2025 by bigskybuckeye

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God has the right to be trusted; to be believed that He means what He says; and that His love is dependable.

From Proverbs 3:5-6: “Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and do not rely on your own insight. In all your ways acknowledge Him, and He will make straight your paths.”

A. J. (Arthur John) Gossip (1873-1954) was a Scottish-born pastor and Christian teacher.

Monday Memories: Rejoice and Be Glad

Posted on May 26, 2025 by bigskybuckeye

From Psalm 118:1: “O give thanks to the Lord, for He is good; His steadfast love endures forever!”

Rejoice and be glad in our God

His steadfast love endures forever

Giving thanks and praise to the Lord

His goodness shall reign forever

In our distress, God hears each cry

Without fear, we follow His way

His Peace driving away our fears

His Mercy filling up our hearts

His voice calls us to His refuge

Our confidence rests with the Lord

His Word comforting our sorrows

His Love healing our many wounds

From Psalm 118:24: “This is the day that the Lord has made; let us rejoice and be glad in it.”

His Holy Son, our cornerstone

Salvation arrives at the Cross

His Grace delivering His love

His righteousness covering sins

God, the Father, blessing Spirit

Through His beloved Son, Jesus

His Wisdom showing us the way

His Manna feeding hungry souls

God’s infinite strength, our fixed Rock

All foes challenging us . . . vanquished!

Rejoice and be glad in our Lord

His steadfast love endures forever

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From Psalm 118:29: “O give thanks to the Lord, for He is good, for His steadfast love endures forever.”

Originally published November, 2020.

John Flavel Quote

Posted on May 26, 2025 by bigskybuckeye

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If light be pleasant to our eyes, how pleasant is the light of life springing from the Sun of righteousness.

From Malachi 4:2: “But for you who revere My name the sun of righteousness shall rise, with healing in its wings. You shall go out leaping like calves from the stall.”

John Flavel (c. 1627-1691) was an English Puritan pastor and Christian author.

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