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Oswald Chambers Quote

Posted on March 9, 2025 by bigskybuckeye

The reception of the Holy Spirit is the maintained attitude of the believer. When we receive the Holy Spirit, we receive quickening life from the ascended Lord.

From Luke 24:49: “And see, I am sending upon you what My Father promised, so stay here in the city until you have been clothed with power from on high.”

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.

Salvation’s Key

Posted on March 5, 2025 by bigskybuckeye

From Joel 2:12-13: “Yet even now, says the Lord, return to me with all your heart, with fasting, with weeping, and with mourning; rend your hearts and not your clothing. Return to the Lord your God, for He is gracious and merciful, slow to anger, abounding in steadfast love, and relenting from punishment.”

Earth quakes, full of darkness

Wilderness surrounds thee

Wayward steps, no escape

Misplacing salvation’s key

Hope dwells in empty faith

Where is God’s gracious love?

Enemy’s fire burns bright

Obscuring Spirit above

Each transgression concealed

Yet, God views every one

Righteous breath covers land

Offering grace to outrun

Heart fills with repentance

Every sin be confessed

God’s forgiveness shall come

Redeeming faith’s final quest

Christ waits at Calvary

Hidden in faith’s Good News

Hope’s new pathway of peace

Offering love to infuse

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From Proverbs 28:13: “No one who conceals transgressions will prosper, but one who confesses and forsakes them will obtain mercy.”

A. W. Pink Quote

Posted on March 5, 2025 by bigskybuckeye

Evangelical repentance is not at the beck and call of the creature. It is the gift of God.

From Romans 2:4: “Or do you despise the riches of His kindness and forbearance and patience? Do you not realize that God’s kindness is meant to lead you to repentance?”

Arthur Walkington (A. W.) Pink (1886-1952) was an English Bible teacher and Christian writer. Following his death, many of his writings were well-received by readers. This turnabout established him as an influential evangelical author.

Monday Memories: Morning Peace

Posted on March 3, 2025 by bigskybuckeye

From Lamentations 3:22-23: “The steadfast love of the Lord never ceases, His mercies never come to an end; they are new every morning; great is your faithfulness.”

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Early morning arrives

Filled with mishmash of thoughts

Searching for peace of mind

Asking God, call the shots

Waiting in the kitchen

Prayer time with the Lord

His spirit calms life down

Life’s outlook feels restored

Table’s Bible invites

Reading, learning God’s Word

His insight teaches truth

Daily lessons inferred

Accepting God’s invite

Dressed for an autumn walk

Dialog moves outside

Let’s continue to talk

From Isaiah 57:19: “Peace, peace, to the far and the near, says the Lord; and I will heal them.”

Originally published September, 2020.

Charles Stanley Quote

Posted on March 3, 2025 by bigskybuckeye

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The pressures and burdens of life don’t have to result in despair.

From 2 Corinthians 1:10-11: “He who rescued us from so deadly a peril will continue to rescue us; on Him we have set our hope that He will rescue us again, as you also join in helping us by your prayers, so that many may give thanks on our behalf for the blessing granted us through the prayers of many.”

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

Risen Hope

Posted on March 2, 2025 by bigskybuckeye

From Jeremiah 17:7-8: “Blessed are those who trust in the Lord, whose trust is the Lord. They shall be like a tree planted by water, sending out its roots by the stream.”

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Coming to faith’s crossroads

Two unique trails offer choice

Trusting selves to wilderness

Or, following God’s voice

Like tree planted with grace

Waters nourish every root

Filling with life, staying green

Bearing always rich fruit

Sustained through steadfast trust

Even when darkness brings drought

Sustaining each righteous breath

Finding God’s faithful sprouts

Sunrise at Calvary

Resurrection’s risen hope

Witnessing His empty tomb

Grasping Christ’s promised rope

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From 1 Corinthians 15:20-22: “But in fact Christ has been raised from the dead, the first fruits of those who have died. For since death came through a human, the resurrection of the dead has also come through a human, for as all die in Adam, so all will be made alive in Christ.”

Richard Baxter Quote

Posted on March 2, 2025 by bigskybuckeye

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This life was not intended to be the place of our perfection, but the preparation for it.

From John 6:35: “Jesus said to them, ‘I am the bread of life. Whoever comes to Me will never be hungry, and whoever believes in Me will never be thirsty.'”

Richard Baxter (1615-1691) was an English-born, Puritan pastor and Christian theologian.

Mercy’s Faithful Voice (Elfchen Series #241)

Posted on February 28, 2025 by bigskybuckeye

Openhearted

Forgiving

One another

Embracing Father’s grace

Touched by His deliverance

Love

Connected

Supporting

Each other

Surrounding with grace

God’s timeless love shared

Fellowship

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Anchored

Following

Father’s commandments

Deepening love’s testament

Light from risen grace

Jesus

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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.

Charles Swindoll Quote

Posted on February 28, 2025 by bigskybuckeye

Nothing stands the test like solid character. You can handle the blast like a steer in a blizzard. You keep standing against the wind and the howling, raging storm because Christ is at work in your spirit.

From Psalm 119:165: “Great peace have those who love Your law;
nothing can make them stumble.”

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

Fruits Fully Bloom

Posted on February 26, 2025 by bigskybuckeye

From Psalm 37:3-4: “Trust in the Lord and do good; live in the land and enjoy security. Take delight in the Lord, and He will give you the desires of your heart.”

Trusting Father’s plans

Accepting His grace

Breathing in wisdom

Worry no longer gives chase

Taking faithful steps

Embracing His ways

Walking with Father

His patience teaches each day

Lending mercy’s peace

Expressing His love

Filling heart with hope

Father’s joy breathes from above

Leaving sinful flesh

Departing from night

Honoring Father

His righteousness leads with light

Sowing truthful seeds

Viewing empty tomb

Trusting risen Christ

Redemption’s fruits fully bloom

From Psalm 37:29: “The righteous shall inherit the land and live in it forever.”

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Connected

Anchored

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