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Transformative

Posted on May 14, 2025 by bigskybuckeye

From Isaiah 32:17: “The effect of righteousness will be peace, and the result of righteousness, quietness and trust forever.”

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Transformative in vision

Merciful justice reigns

Filled with Father’s righteousness

Harvesting ripened grain

Transformative in purpose

Judgment from Father’s hand

Thirst quenched by living waters

Saving this weary land

Transformative in mission

Refuge upon hope’s rock

Eyes opened to Father’s truth

Encouraging faith’s flock

Transformative in passion

Forgiveness of debts owed

Resurrection’s eternal light

Walking Christ’s risen road

From Luke 24:13-16: “Now on that same day two of them were going to a village called Emmaus, about seven miles from Jerusalem, and talking with each other about all these things that had happened. While they were talking and discussing, Jesus Himself came near and went with them, but their eyes were kept from recognizing Him.”

Jim Gallery Quote

Posted on May 14, 2025 by bigskybuckeye

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The Bible instructs–and experience teaches–that praising God results in our burdens being lifted and our joys being multiplied.

From Psalm 138:1-3: “I give You thanks, O Lord, with my whole heart; before the gods I sing Your praise; I bow down toward Your holy temple and give thanks to Your name for Your steadfast love and Your faithfulness, for You have exalted Your name and Your word above everything. On the day I called, You answered me; You increased my strength of soul.”

Monday Memories: Anthem of Grace

Posted on May 12, 2025 by bigskybuckeye

From Hebrews 11:1: “Now faith is the assurance of things hoped for, the conviction of things not seen.”

Weary times, filled with quiet tears

Witnessing mankind’s cruelest hurts

Hate, division, violence, fears

God’s grace, peace, love . . . never deserts

When witnessing injustice, stand

Lift up voices, sing with passion

Offer a loving, helping hand

Filled with oneness and compassion

No longer sit with thoughts muzzled

Liberty-filled harmonies ring

God’s grace flows, days never puzzled

Loud as roaring seas, let us sing

God’s Word lighting eternal fires

Inside our faith, unwavering

Hope fills each heart, never expires

Teachings of Jesus, favoring

Jesus always front and center

Faithfully walking as His feet

Loving as His hands, our mentor

Marching on, His grace ever sweet

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From 1 John 5:3-5: “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. Who is it that conquers the world but the one who believes that Jesus is the Son of God?”

Originally published October, 2020.

Albert Schweitzer Quote

Posted on May 12, 2025 by bigskybuckeye

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The purpose of human life is to serve, and to show compassion and the will to help others.

From Romans 15:2-3: “Each of us must please our neighbor for the good purpose of building up the neighbor. For Christ did not please Himself, but, as it is written, ‘The insults of those who insult you have fallen on Me.'”

Albert Schweitzer (1875-1965) was a French-born theologian, writer, humanitarian, philosopher, and physician.

With Each Sunrise

Posted on May 11, 2025 by bigskybuckeye

From Psalm 118:21-22: “I thank you that You have answered me and have become my salvation. The stone that the builders rejected has become the chief cornerstone.”

Reminded with each sunrise

Praise Resurrection’s light

Redemption rises with Christ

Witness empty tomb at daylight

Gates of righteousness opened

Rejoice, be glad in it

Salvation’s final answer

At Calvary, Christ’s love submits

Freed from sin by Savior’s blood

Spirit stirs within man

Nourished with His mercy’s peace

Promises fulfilled through God’s plan

Each step, filled with repentance

Mercy always present

Believe in faith’s risen Lord

Gathered in prayer, as He meant

Follow Shepherd’s tender voice

Path ahead, filled with love

Grace shall cleanse, power to free

Truth speaks from Heaven’s throne above

From John 20:26-27: “A week later his disciples were again in the house, and Thomas was with them. Although the doors were shut, Jesus came and stood among them and said, ‘Peace be with you.’ Then He said to Thomas, ‘Put your finger here and see My hands. Reach out your hand and put it in My side. Do not doubt but believe.'”

Charles Swindoll Quote

Posted on May 11, 2025 by bigskybuckeye

Handel’s “Hallelujah Chorus” will be nothing compared to the myriad of angels who will sing in antiphonal voice as we join them in praises to the Lamb of God.

From Revelation 5:11-12: “Then I looked, and I heard the voice of many angels surrounding the throne and the living creatures and the elders; they numbered myriads of myriads and thousands of thousands, singing with full voice, ‘Worthy is the Lamb that was slaughtered to receive power and wealth and wisdom and might and honor and glory and blessing!'”

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

Fulfilling Grace (Elfchen Series #251)

Posted on May 9, 2025 by bigskybuckeye

Resolve

Facing

Life’s detours

Unwavering faith breathes

Filled with Savior’s hope

Overcoming

Reaffirm

Waiting

Patience nourished

Savior’s risen spirit

Filled with mercy’s connection

Reflecting

Rekindle

Believing

Savior’s light

Darkness swept away

Filled with love’s truth

Maturing

This series of poems (written in the German-inspired style of Elfchen or Elevenie) shares a total of eleven words in each poem, with a sequence by line of one, two, three, four, and one words.

David Wilkerson Quote

Posted on May 9, 2025 by bigskybuckeye

When God sets His heart on you, you will be tried often. But the longer and harder your affliction, the more deeply God has set His heart on you, to show you His love and care.

From James 1:2-4: “My brothers and sisters, whenever you face various trials, consider it all joy, because you know that the testing of your faith produces endurance. And let endurance complete its work, so that you may be complete and whole, lacking in nothing.”

David Wilkerson (1931-2011) was an American evangelist, Christian author, and pastor.

Near to God

Posted on May 7, 2025 by bigskybuckeye

From James 4:7-8: “Submit yourselves therefore to God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you. Draw near to God, and He will draw near to you. Cleanse your hands, you sinners, and purify your hearts, you double-minded.”

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Near to God

Treasured gift

Love’s presence

Faith never adrift

Faith in God

Prayer calls

Love’s patience

Grace lifts each downfall

Grace from God

Hope receives

Love’s goodness

Trust within believes

Trust in God

Peace draws near

Love’s result

Light overwhelms fear

Light from God

Chains shattered

Love’s mission

Darkness now scattered

From the words of American Christian author, Angela Thomas Pharr: “But what we can know, what we can settle in our soul, is that He is faithful to come when we call.”

Charles Stanley Quote

Posted on May 7, 2025 by bigskybuckeye

Disturbing times should remind us we are only pilgrims on this earth. Our citizenship is in a heavenly kingdom that can never be shaken.

From Psalm 46:1-3: “God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble. Therefore we will not fear, though the earth should change, though the mountains shake in the heart of the sea, though its waters roar and foam, though the mountains tremble with its tumult.”

Charles Stanley (1932-2023) was an American pastor and Christian writer. He was dedicated to leading a teaching ministry.

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