Big Sky Buckeye

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His Holy Presence

Posted on March 1, 2026 by bigskybuckeye

From Isaiah 58:2: “Yet day after day they seek Me and delight to know My ways, as if they were a nation that practiced righteousness and did not forsake the ordinance of their God; they ask of Me righteous judgments; they want God on their side.”

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With every sunrise

Seeking to know God’s ways

Beholding His righteousness

Drawing closer to Him each day

Until setting sun

Tasting God’s living bread

Sharing His grace with others

Sewing faith’s fabric with each thread

Throughout each night

Knowing God always near

Mercy rises in darkness

Trusting as His love always steers

Early dawn wakens

Fulfilling God’s glory

Witnessing His blessed light

Writing faith’s renewing story

Sabbath brings delight

Reading God’s divine Word

Praising His Holy presence

Finding peace with everything heard

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From Isaiah 58:9: “Then you shall call, and the Lord will answer; you shall cry for help, and He will say, ‘Here I am.’“

Monday Memories: Lord of Glory

Posted on February 23, 2026 by bigskybuckeye

From Isaiah 6:3: “And one called to another and said: ‘Holy, holy, holy is the Lord of hosts; the whole earth is full of His glory.'”

Darkness, evil abound

Our Champion arrives

Freeing chained hearts with praise

Faith growing in our lives

Graced by shed blood of Christ

Facing every hour

Wisdom, courage unite

Strongest bonds of power

Standing as God’s people

Walking as peacemakers

Sowing seeds from His faith

Harvest Glory’s acres

Christ’s journey lights His way

Centered on His people

Calling us, step forward

Blessed Cross, our steeple

Jesus’ pierced hands of change

Steady feet meet life’s quest

Lasting voice for justice

Renewing lives, each test

Glory fills God’s Kingdom

From His Heaven above

Nothing stops living grace

Salvation’s gift, free love

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You are invited to sing or follow the lyrics of this blessed hymn, “God of Grace and God of Glory.”

Originally published February, 2021.

Sweetest Taste

Posted on February 19, 2026 by bigskybuckeye

Envision every hillside

Covered in tranquility’s green

Beauty forever remains

Painting another scene

One road leads to paradise

Illuminated, trusted hope

Freedom’s quiet voice remains

Focusing journey’s scope

Darkness often threatens peace

Conquered by heart’s determined beat

Positive outlook remains

Walking each lighted street

Sunrise offers sweetest taste

Brightened with kindness, full of grace

Expression of joy remains

Sharing love to embrace

Monday Memories: Worthy Soldier

Posted on February 16, 2026 by bigskybuckeye

From 2 Timothy 2:3-4: “Share in suffering like a good soldier of Christ Jesus. No one serving in the army gets entangled in everyday affairs; the soldier’s aim is to please the enlisting officer.”

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Born as blessed children of God

Learning the Bible’s sacred truth

Strong in grace of Savior Jesus

Worthy soldier matures from youth

Listening to God’s witnesses

Faithful, Godly people speaking

Maturing in Father’s Spirit

Daily blessings from Christ’s teachings

Humbly serving in God’s army

Following footsteps, walked by Christ

Bolstered by our own suffering

Clutching faith, never underpriced

Our Father’s way, rich truth to say

Bringing total understanding

His Holy Word comes without chains

Gospel, forever commanding

From 2 Timothy 2:11-13: “The saying is sure: If we have died with Him, we will also live with Him; if we endure, we will also reign with Him; if we deny Him, He will also deny us; if we are faithless, He remains faithful—for He cannot deny Himself.”

Originally published January, 2021.

John Newton Quote

Posted on February 16, 2026 by bigskybuckeye

If the Lord be with us, we have no cause to fear. His eye is upon us, His arm over us, His ear open to our prayer–His grace sufficient, His promise unchangeable.

From Deuteronomy 31:8: “The Lord Himself goes before you and will be with you; He will never leave you nor forsake you. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged.”

John Newton (1725-1807) was an English pastor who also was a writer of several hymns, including the beloved “Amazing Grace.” His early life is filled with contrasts, when compared to his later life. He served as a ship’s captain during the slave trade, but later renounced his work after his conversion to Christianity. He became an outspoken opponent of the slave trade later in his life.

On Way to Heaven

Posted on February 15, 2026 by bigskybuckeye

From 1 John 1:5: “This is the message we have heard from him and proclaim to you, that God is light and in him there is no darkness at all.”

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On way to Heaven

With each passing day

Envisioning New Earth

Jesus leads our way

Righteousness proceeds

Praises filled with joy

All marching to Zion

Jesus leads convoy

Blessed harvest waits

Feast upon light’s grace

Leaving sin’s darkened street

Jesus takes our place

Chains of bondage break

Freedom’s bells now ring

Reaching heavenly peace

Jesus always King

On way to Heaven

Mercy’s opened door

Forgiving voice of love

Jesus evermore!

You are invited to sing or follow along with Isaac Watts’ hymn, “We’re Marching to Zion.” Watts, an English pastor, wrote these lyrics in 1707.

Messiah’s Love

Posted on February 4, 2026 by bigskybuckeye

From Colossians 13:13-14: “Bear with one another and, if anyone has a complaint against another, forgive each other; just as the Lord has forgiven you, so you also must forgive. Above all, clothe yourselves with love, which binds everything together in perfect harmony.”

Faith’s journey with Christ

Seeking all things above

Heavenly treasures wait

Revealed in Messiah’s love

Bitterness removed

Embracing Christian love

Salvation’s welcome voice

Nourished from heavens above

Spirit of patience

Spreading each truth of love

Just as Scripture teaches

Joined in Christ, grace shines above

God’s mercy forgives

Sharing peace from above

Harmony’s hope brings joy

Marked with unlimited love

Resurrection’s light

Raising praises of love

Redemption fills each heart

Witnessed by Lord from above

From the words of American pastor, Harry Emerson Fosdick: “Bitterness imprisons life; love releases it.”

Hannah Whitall Smith Quote

Posted on February 4, 2026 by bigskybuckeye

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God is the giver, and we are the receivers. And His richest gifts are bestowed not upon those who do the greatest things, but upon those who accept His abundance and His grace.

From Numbers 6:22-26: “The Lord spoke to Moses, saying, ‘Speak to Aaron and his sons, saying: Thus you shall bless the Israelites. You shall say to them: The Lord bless you and keep you;the Lord make his face to shine upon you and be gracious to you; the Lord lift up his countenance upon you and give you peace.'”

Hannah Whitall Smith (1832-1911) was an American lay speaker and Christian author. She was an active voice during the women’s suffrage movement as well as the temperance movement in the United States.

Monday Memories: Meeting at Last

Posted on February 2, 2026 by bigskybuckeye

From Luke 1:27-27: “In the sixth month the angel Gabriel was sent by God to a town in Galilee called Nazareth, to a virgin engaged to a man whose name was Joseph, of the house of David. The virgin’s name was Mary.”

When shall we ever meet?

Longing to meet my Lord

His lamp, lighting the way

Filled with love, now on board

Life’s laboring turmoil

Enchained by sin’s shackles

Christ offers lasting Grace

Freed from darkest jackals

Heaven’s gifts come to earth

Filled with unselfish love

Each dawn brings liberty

Embracing newfound love

Rejoice, again rejoice!

No more trembling in fear

Appearing like day’s sun

Safely home, Jesus steers

From Luke 24:50-53: “Then He led them out as far as Bethany, and, lifting up His hands, He blessed them. While He was blessing them, He withdrew from them and was carried up into heaven. And they worshiped Him, and returned to Jerusalem with great joy; and they were continually in the temple blessing God.”

Salvation’s Refreshment (Elfchen Series #286)

Posted on January 30, 2026 by bigskybuckeye

Quenching

All

Who thirst

Seek living waters

Flowing into believer’s heart

Come

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Enriching

Given

From Jesus

Precious living waters

Flowing from Spirit’s depths

Life

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Praising

Accepting

Christ’s nourishment

Blessed living waters

Flowing outward from heavens

Grace

From Isaiah 12:3: “With joy you will draw water from the wells of salvation.”

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Enriching

Praising

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