Big Sky Buckeye

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Heavens Open Up

Posted on October 23, 2022 by bigskybuckeye

From Jeremiah 14:20-21: “We acknowledge our wickedness, O Lord, the iniquity of our ancestors, for we have sinned against You. Do not spurn us, for Your name’s sake; do not dishonor Your glorious throne; remember and do not break Your covenant with us.”

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Famine in spirit

Eroding landscape

Darkest days ahead

Hopelessness takes shape

False prophets at work

Preaching hollow words

Continuous gloom

Gospel never heard

Sin ravages lives

Seeking true healing

Spirit never waits

Always revealing

Christ’s redemption saves

Spurning evil ways

Ember of faith grows

Resurrection’s blaze

Heavens open up

Showering God’s love

Grace enriches trust

Hope shines from above

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From Jeremiah 14:22: “Can any idols of the nations bring rain, or can the heavens give showers? Is it not You, O Lord our God? We set our hope on You, for it is You who do all this.”

George Lorimer Quote

Posted on October 23, 2022 by bigskybuckeye

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It’s good to have money and the things that money can buy, but it’s good, too, to check up once in a while and make sure that you haven’t lost the things that money can’t buy.

From Hebrews 13:5: “Keep your lives free from the love of money, and be content with what you have, for He himself has said, “I will never leave you or forsake you.”

George Lorimer (1867-1937) was an American author, journalist, and publisher. One of his most enduring accomplishments was editing THE SATURDAY EVENING POST from 1899 to 1936.

Faith’s Passport (Elfchen Series #123)

Posted on October 21, 2022 by bigskybuckeye

Sustaining

Faith

Growing within

Blessed, tender reed

Nourished from Living Bread

Believing

Delivering

Emptiness

Growing complacency

Hungry in spirit

Gospel feeds faith’s famine

Rebirth

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Adopting

Choosing

Flawed people

God loves each

Faith in His creation

Witnessing

Beth Moore Quote

Posted on October 21, 2022 by bigskybuckeye

Faith is not believing in my own unshakable belief. Faith is believing an unshakable God when everything in me trembles and quakes.

From 2 Timothy 4:7: “I have fought the good fight; I have finished the race; I have kept the faith.”

Beth Moore (born 1957) is an American Christian evangelist, author, and teacher.

Nourishing Faith

Posted on October 19, 2022 by bigskybuckeye

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.“

Faith’s glowing spark

Tiny to see

Strength filling heart

Grace to foresee

Strength facing tests

Unknown as yet

Nourishing faith

Quieting threats

Challenges come

Darkness creeps in

Boosted in strength

Faith, life’s linchpin

Kneeling to pray

Faith never peaks

Fulfilling strength

Humbleness speaks

Always trust God

Mercy lifts up

Source of faith’s strength

Filling life’s cup

Embers of faith

Fed by courage

Blazing in strength

Shall encourage

From Father’s rock

Spirit connects

Lasting faith grows

His strength protects

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From Psalm 28:7: “The Lord is my strength and my shield; in Him my heart trusts; so I am helped, and my heart exults, and with my song I give thanks to Him.”

United as One

Posted on October 16, 2022 by bigskybuckeye

From Proverbs 27:17: “Iron sharpens iron, and one person sharpens the wits of another.”

As believers, called to One

Worshipping our highest Priest

In faith, united as one

Jesus leads Salvation’s feast

Iron sharpens iron, grace tapers

Guiding every trusting step

Righteousness, heart’s bold shaper

Christ waits at Heaven’s doorstep

Trinity’s unity molds

Breathing with eternal peace

Mercy reaches out and holds

Redemption signs life’s new lease

Spirit fills patience today

Bearing each other through love

Together, joining to pray

Single voice reigns from above

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From Ephesians 4:3-4: “Making every effort to maintain the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace: there is one body and one Spirit, just as you were called to the one hope of your calling.”

John Stott Quote

Posted on October 14, 2022 by bigskybuckeye

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The Gospel is good news of mercy to the undeserving. The symbol of the religion of Jesus is the cross, not the scales.

From Philippians 2:8-9: “He humbled himself and became obedient to the point of death—even death on a cross. Therefore God exalted Him even more highly and gave Him the name that is above every other name.”

John Stott (1921-2011) was an English preacher and Christian theologian. During his years in the ministry, he was one of the leaders of the worldwide evangelical movement.

Steadfast Assurance

Posted on October 13, 2022 by bigskybuckeye

From Psalm 121:1-2: “I lift up my eyes to the hills—from where will my help come? My help comes from the Lord, who made heaven and earth.”

Dark perils come knocking

From where will “real” hope come?

Dreaded illness stalking

Hearing death’s haunting drum

His steadfast assurance

Calvary’s lasting love

Heavenly insurance

Breathing from God above

Forever life’s keeper

Never pausing to rest

Eternity’s doorkeeper

Refilling life with zest

Tomorrow’s sunrise beams

Hope reborn and glowing

Healthy spirit fills dreams

Believing and knowing

This poem touches upon a personal reflection of my own Dad, who contracted Covid several months ago. Despite being vaccinated, his underlying health conditions put him at great risk from the disease. I give thanks every day that he has recovered and can look forward to his upcoming 87th birthday.

Monday Memories: Always Our Friend

Posted on October 10, 2022 by bigskybuckeye

This poem is inspired by a favorite hymn of many, “What a Friend We Have in Jesus.”

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Living weak in character

Laying at the Cross, past torts

Jesus, always our friend

Hearing our troubling reports

Stepping humbly to our Lord

Dumping these tribulations

Jesus, always through His love

Building our life’s foundation

Facing polarizing darkness

Bearing pain, feeling alone

Jesus waits, always trusting

Welcoming us to His own

Taking us, lifting us up

Rescuing us from sin’s shame

Jesus, always rebuilds faith

Saving through His Father’s name

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From 1 Peter 1:21: “Through Him you have come to trust in God, who raised Him from the dead and gave Him glory, so that your faith and hope are set on God.”

All Things

Posted on October 9, 2022 by bigskybuckeye

From Psalm 25:5: “Lead me in your truth and teach me, for you are the God of my salvation; for you I wait all day long.”

Living in God’s Kingdom

Providing all things

Sharing His steadfast peace

Grace forever springs

Healing our tattered souls

Witnessing our plight

Stirring up lasting faith

Eternity’s light

Filling hearts with mercy

Kindling each sunrise

Soaring on eagle’s wings

Glory in God’s eyes

Casting darkness aside

Saving every heart

Loving each child of God

New life now restarts

Blessing with His goodness

Hearing our sad cries

Raising us up in Christ

Salvation’s franchise

From Isaiah 40:31: “But those who wait for the Lord shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings like eagles; they shall run and not be weary; they shall walk and not faint.”

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Delivering

Adopting

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