Big Sky Buckeye

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Always Near

Posted on April 23, 2023 by bigskybuckeye

From Isaiah 40:10-11: “See, the Lord God comes with might, and His arm rules for Him; His reward is with Him and His recompense before Him. He will feed His flock like a shepherd; He will gather the lambs in His arms and carry them in His bosom and gently lead the mother sheep.”

Staying close

Mercy knows

Chasing away doubts

God’s hand reaches out

Quiet rest

Hope be blest

Faith’s embers restart

Nestled in God’s heart

Always near

Never fear

Righteous grace arrives

Resurrection thrives

Peaceful place

Light’s embrace

Holy Spirit roams

Redemption comes home

The hymn “Near to the Heart of God” inspired today’s faith-based poem. Here is a dynamic video of the hymn with lyrics by Fountainview Academy in British Columbia, Canada.

Father’s Love (Elfchen Series #149)

Posted on April 21, 2023 by bigskybuckeye

Revealing

Lost

Darkest wilderness

Focusing on Light

Mercy shall be waiting

Found

Confiding

Believing

Never forsaken

Conversation with God

Faithful trust connects daily

Prayer

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Heartening

Discouraged

Frozen outlook

Spirit’s warming presence

Gentle rain of grace

Encouraged

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.

Living Through Christ (Elfchen Series #148)

Posted on April 14, 2023 by bigskybuckeye

Fulfilled

Witnessing

Christ’s purpose

Opening up hearts

Inviting to follow Him

Faith

Cultivated

Nurturing

Life’s endurance

No longer suffering

Character molded by Christ

Hope

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United

Connecting

With believers

Christ’s humble approach

Sharing love with others

Grace

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John Newton Quote

Posted on March 31, 2023 by bigskybuckeye

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I am not the man I ought to be, I am not the man I wish to be and I am not the man I hope to be, but, by the grace of God, I am not the man I used to be.

From 1 Corinthians 15:10: “But by the grace of God I am what I am, and His grace toward me has not been in vain. On the contrary, I worked harder than any of them, though it was not I but the grace of God that is with me.”

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.

Receiving Fresh Start

Posted on March 26, 2023 by bigskybuckeye

From Isaiah 43:2: “When you pass through the waters, I will be with you, and through the rivers, they shall not overwhelm you; when you walk through fire you shall not be burned, and the flame shall not consume you.”

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Storm’s surging rage

Turning away from sin

Transgressions now forgiven

Lighting faith within

Light leads our way

Stirring righteous feelings

Freed from enemy’s facade

Praising truth’s dealings

Living water

Quenching believers’ thirst

God’s glory reigning supreme

Seeing hope dispersed

Every new day

Serving merciful Lord

Countless opportunities

Calling, come aboard

Father’s guidance

Flowing from grace-filled heart

Future course plotted and set

Receiving fresh start

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From Isaiah 43:25: “I alone am the one who blots out your transgressions for my own sake, and I will not remember your sins.”

Voices of Faith (Elfchen Series #144)

Posted on March 17, 2023 by bigskybuckeye

Refilled

Discipline

Spiritual journey

Father’s daily conversation

Filling up tomorrow’s hope

Trust

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Strengthened

Navigation

Feeling forsaken

Lost and alone

Hands folded, head bowed

Prayer

Illuminated

Vision

Stumbling, falling

Unable to see

Spirit nurtures with grace

Light

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God’s Tripod

Posted on March 15, 2023 by bigskybuckeye

From 2 Corinthians 13:13: “The grace of the Lord Jesus Christ, the love of God, and the communion of the Holy Spirit be with all of you.”

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Searching for God’s Kingdom

Life held back, born of flesh

Restrained by sinful chains

Spirit comes to refresh

Earthbound, God’s grace arrives

Breathing as Son of Man

Eternity opens

Laying out divine plan

Being born from above

God’s Word descends with Light

Son’s faith, unselfish love

Spirit’s mercy takes flight

Believing in Savior

Accepting grace of God

Spirit’s destiny breathes

Trinity, God’s tripod

From Matthew 28:19-20: “Go therefore and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit and teaching them to obey everything that I have commanded you. And remember, I am with you always, to the end of the age.”

In Father’s Glory

Posted on March 8, 2023 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.”

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Echoing message of love

From whom will lasting hope thrive?

Looking to Father’s insight

His grace through faith comes alive

Awaking every morning

Eyes look to heavens above

Witnessing Father’s goodness

Filled with everlasting love

Carving out another day

Safe in Father’s guiding hands

Following His righteousness

Watchman over distant lands

Walking with our Creator

In Father’s glory, each time

Scaling mountainous darkness

Mercy’s light fills every climb

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From Psalm 121:7-8: “The Lord will keep you from all evil; He will keep your life. The Lord will keep your going out and your coming in from this time on and forevermore.”

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Revealing

Confiding

Heartening

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Fulfilled

Cultivated

United

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Embrace

Treasure

Reciprocate

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Refilled

Strengthened

Illuminated

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