Big Sky Buckeye

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Forever Praise

Posted on May 5, 2021 by bigskybuckeye

From Psalm 98:5-6: “Sing praises to the Lord with the lyre, with the lyre and the sound of melody. With trumpets and the sound of the horn make a joyful noise before the King, the Lord.”

With joy, singing life’s new song

Lifting up voices, filled with praise

Hailing Father’s steadfast love

Let our eyes to Heaven gaze

Our Lord does marvelous things

Victorious in His deeds

Judging world with righteousness

Tirelessly His Spirit leads

Earth’s faithful hearts shall rejoice

Accepting His love and grace

Forever praise God’s presence

Darkness, never will we chase

Ageless joy recites God’s Word

Life’s solid foothold responds

Promises backed up by trust

Faith, hope, love form lasting bonds

Guide every daily step

Reigning from Heaven above

With Son and Holy Spirit

From God comes lasting love

From Psalm 98:7-8: “Let the sea roar, and all that fills it; the world and those who live in it. Let the floods clap their hands; let the hills sing together for joy.”

Charles Stanley Quote

Posted on May 4, 2021 by bigskybuckeye

Many Christians today are trying to find a shortcut to a closer relationship with the Father. But intimacy takes times and effort; knowing God better is a lifelong pursuit.

From Psalm 63:5-7: “My soul is satisfied as with a rich feast, and my mouth praises you with joyful lips when I think of you on my bed, and meditate on you in the watches of the night; for you have been my help, and in the shadow of your wings I sing for joy.”

Love Ignites Us

Posted on April 29, 2021 by bigskybuckeye

From 1 John 4:6: “We are from God. Whoever knows God listens to us, and whoever is not from God does not listen to us. From this we know the spirit of truth and the spirit of error.”

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Scanning heavens above

Creation’s North Star glows

Lighting vast galaxies

Love ignites us to grow

God’s love shines among us

Brighter than any star

Abiding in each child

Overcoming life’s scars

Father’s love leading us

Peace and justice shall reign

Fearlessly, tirelessly

Healing hearts without pain

Christ sent by His Father

God comes to earth as Man

Spirit walking with grace

Love ignites us, Lord’s plan

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From 1 John 4:18-19: “There is no fear in love, but perfect love casts out fear; for fear has to do with punishment, and whoever fears has not reached perfection in love. We love because He first loved us.”

Corrie ten Boom Quote

Posted on April 28, 2021 by bigskybuckeye

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There is no pit so deep that God’s love is not deeper still.

From Psalm 100:4-5: “Enter His gates with thanksgiving, and His courts with praise. Give thanks to Him, bless His name. For the Lord is good; His steadfast love endures forever, and His faithfulness to all generations.”

Glory in Creation

Posted on April 25, 2021 by bigskybuckeye

From Psalm 19:14: “Let the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart be acceptable to you, O Lord, my rock and my redeemer.”

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Lofty heavens proclaiming

God’s awesome, mighty glory

Creation’s lasting showcase

His handiwork, our story

From day to day, night to night

Our Lord’s knowledge powers forth

His Spirit sustaining life

Praising His glory, henceforth

Covering soaring heavens

Faithful sunrise to sunset

Life manifests on this earth

Walking within God’s mindset

Nothing hidden from God’s eyes

Realm filled with wisdom and truth

His law always runs perfect

Commandments shout with pure truth

Coming forward, fear our Lord

Following Holy decrees

More precious than finest gold

Sweeter than honey, shall please

From Psalm 19:13: “Keep back your servant also from proud thoughts; do not let them have dominion over me. Then I shall be blameless, and innocent of great transgression.

Max Lucado Quote

Posted on April 25, 2021 by bigskybuckeye

You can talk to God because God listens . . . intently, carefully.

From Psalm 142:1: “With my voice I cry to the Lord; with my voice I make supplication to the Lord.”

Charles Swindoll Quote

Posted on April 21, 2021 by bigskybuckeye

Though I have walked with God for several decades, I must confess I still find much about Him incomprehensible and mysterious. But this much I know: He delights in surprising us. He dots our pilgrimage from earth to heaven with amazing serendipities.

From Psalm 145:16: “You open your hand, satisfying the desire of every living thing.”

Monday Memories: Treasured Grace

Posted on April 19, 2021 by bigskybuckeye

Life’s richest treasures, waiting just ahead

Following God’s true light to a new day

Unlike any of man’s earthly treasures

With God’s Spirit, angels leading the way

Our journey defined by something greater

Life can only be measured by God’s wealth

Allowing heart and soul to follow God

Our Father’s treasured Grace, restores our health

Rejoicing, now choosing God’s truthful way

Do you witness and see this path as well?

Join with Jesus, we’ll follow together

Following our Savior, our treasures swell

Courage, faith, and hope carry us along

Fueled by God’s love, we march to Jesus’ song

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Gary Smalley Quote

Posted on April 19, 2021 by bigskybuckeye

People, places, and things were never meant to give us life. God alone is the author of a fulfilling life.

From Psalm 23:5-6: “You prepare a table before me in the presence of my enemies; you anoint my head with oil; my cup overflows. Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life, and I shall dwell in the house of the Lord my whole life long.“

Do You Hear?

Posted on April 14, 2021 by bigskybuckeye

From Deuteronomy 6:4-5: “Hear, O Israel: The Lord is our God, the Lord alone. You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart, and with all your soul, and with all your might.”

Busy with daily lives

Pausing now, do you hear?

As God listens, we should

Opening minds and ears

As God’s chosen, come close

Father waits with patience

Intently, carefully

Despite our impatience

Read His Word with earnest

Focus on, meditate

God’s living stone, breathing

Do you hear Him, so great?

His mercy chooses us

With never-ending love

Calling us from darkness

Finding God’s grace above

Face each hour with new hope

Follow with faithful steps

Lives chosen and precious

God waits at our doorstep

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From 1 Peter 2:9-10: “But you are a chosen race, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, God’s own people, in order that you may proclaim the mighty acts of Him who called you out of darkness into His marvelous light. Once you were not a people, but now you are God’s people; once you had not received mercy, but now you have received mercy.”

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