Big Sky Buckeye

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Both God and Man

Posted on October 18, 2023 by bigskybuckeye

From Hebrews 4:15: “For we do not have a high priest who is unable to sympathize with our weaknesses, but we have one who in every respect has been tested as we are, yet without sin.”

Jesus, Son of Man

Human in every way

Temptation’s darkness

Resisting Satan’s play

Jesus, Son of God

Father’s one righteous path

Perfect and sinless

Upsetting evil’s math

Jesus, Son of Man

Born in humble stable

Love sent from Father

Sitting at His table

Jesus, Son of God

God walking among us

Our steps become His

Boarding heavenly bus

Christ, both God and Man

Bridges between each realm

Never bending knee

Steering from heaven’s helm

From John 8:54-55: “Jesus answered, ‘If I glorify Myself, My glory is nothing. It is My Father who glorifies Me, He of whom you say, ‘He is our God,’ though you do not know Him. But I know Him.'”

Charles Stanley Quote

Posted on October 18, 2023 by bigskybuckeye

Without God, we would fail, and our constant companions would be worry and distress. But with Him, we receive true wisdom and divine power.

From Galatians 5:22-23: “By contrast, the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, generosity, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control. There is no law against such things.

Charles Swindoll Quote

Posted on October 9, 2023 by bigskybuckeye

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Understand that God, in His sovereignty, places His hand over our lives and allows us to pass through painful experiences that we would never choose or want. Accepting and learning from them, we grow deeper in Christian life.

From Ecclesiastes 3:14: “I know that whatever God does endures forever; nothing can be added to it nor anything taken from it; God has done this so that all should stand in awe before Him.”

Adoniram Judson Quote

Posted on October 8, 2023 by bigskybuckeye

The future is as bright as the promises of God.

From Jeremiah 29:11: “For surely I know the plans I have for you, says the Lord, plans for your welfare and not for harm, to give you a future with hope.”

Adoniram Judson (1788-1850) was an American pastor and missionary. He was one of the first Protestant missionaries in Burma, where he would serve for nearly 40 years.

In His Hands

Posted on October 4, 2023 by bigskybuckeye

From Isaiah 46:3-4: “Listen to Me, O house of Jacob, all the remnant of the house of Israel, who have been borne by Me from your birth, carried from the womb; even to your old age I am He; even when you turn gray I will carry you. I have made, and I will bear; I will carry and will save.”

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Praising Father above

Faithful promises speak

In His hands, mercy proves

Forsake idol’s mystique

Looking to heavens high

Courage to face trials

In His hands, time stands still

Return from dark exile

Reciting Father’s Word

Wisdom from light-filled grace

In His hands, answers found

Holy, this divine place

Walking in righteous steps

Troubles fading away

In His hands, peace shall reign

Salvation comes today

Believing Father’s Son

Life no longer adrift

In His hands, refuge found

Faith rises from Christ’s gift

From Colossians 3:17: “And whatever you do, in word or deed, do everything in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through Him.”

James H. Aughey Quote

Posted on September 27, 2023 by bigskybuckeye

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Open your heart to sympathy, but close it against despondency. The flower which opens to receive the dew shuts against the rain.

From Joshua 1:9: “I hereby command you: Be strong and courageous; do not be frightened or dismayed, for the Lord your God is with you wherever you go.”

James H. Aughey (1828-1911) was an American minister. During the Civil War, he was imprisoned and scheduled to be executed for his anti-Secession and pro-Union beliefs. Fortunately, he was able to escape from his Confederate captors and reached the lines of the Union army.

Charles Swindoll Quote

Posted on September 4, 2023 by bigskybuckeye

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There is someone who fully knows what lurks in our hearts. Our God, alone knows. He sympathizes with our weaknesses and forgives all our transgressions. To Him there are no secret struggles or silent cries. He hears. He sees. He stays near.

From Psalm 145:18: “The Lord is near to all who call on Him, to all who call on Him in truth.”

Monday Memories: One on One

Posted on August 28, 2023 by bigskybuckeye

From American theologian, Fulton J. Sheen: “God does not love us because we are valuable. We are valuable because God loves us.”

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God’s eternal love seeks

Intimate relationships

No longer standing back

Feeling love as He speaks

Our Lord loves each of us

Stepping forward with faith

Accepting His sincere truth

Our God, never to mistrust

When darker times arrive

Opening hearts to our Lord

Never to feel forsaken

Trusting, abiding, alive

Our Father always cares

Hearing faithful prayers

Watching trusting steps

Feeling moments of despair

Flowing from Heaven above

To a stable’s manger

Witnessing from a cruel Cross

God’s Grace delivers His love

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From John 15:8-9: “My Father is glorified by this, that you bear much fruit and become My disciples. As the Father has loved Me, so I have loved you; abide in My love.

Originally published March, 2020.

Adoniram Judson Quote

Posted on August 25, 2023 by bigskybuckeye

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It is true that we may desire much more. But let us use what we have, and God will give us more.

From 1 Peter 4:10: “Like good stewards of the manifold grace of God, serve one another with whatever gift each of you has received.”

Adoniram Judson (1788-1850) was an American pastor and missionary. He was one of the first Protestant missionaries in Burma, where he would serve for nearly 40 years.

Steadfast Love

Posted on August 2, 2023 by bigskybuckeye

From Psalm 86:5: “For you, O Lord, are good and forgiving, abounding in steadfast love to all who call on You.”

Life’s dark times gathering

Rolling in, blackest clouds

Walking in strength, with God

Steadfast hope flows unbowed

Troubles waiting ahead

Surrounding voices’ noise

Praying to God above

Steadfast mercy deploys

Stormy seas crashing down

Sailing through darkest days

Feeling safe in God’s hands

Steadfast faith finds His way

Evil setting its trap

Tempting with sinful fate

Trusting God, breaking free

Steadfast goodness checkmates

Alone, feeling afraid

Searching for safest place

Hearing God, calling thee

Steadfast love, full of grace

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From Psalm 86:15: “But you, O Lord, are a God merciful and gracious, slow to anger and abounding in steadfast love and faithfulness.”

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