Big Sky Buckeye

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Final Quest

Posted on May 3, 2023 by bigskybuckeye

From Colossians 1:19-20: “For in Him all the fullness of God was pleased to dwell, and through Him God was pleased to reconcile to Himself all things, whether on earth or in heaven, by making peace through the blood of His cross.”

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Haunting scene, filled with greed

Darkness shadows with fear

Every path now seems blocked

Cross waiting to appear

Journey of life backs up

Selfishness cuts in front

Noise in streets never dims

Cross waiting to confront

Sorrows keep piling up

Every heart feeling stress

Shattered hope, faith absent

Cross waiting to address

Life refreshed, poured from grace

Compassion fills His heart

Savior’s body and blood

Cross ready to impart

Mountains of sin paid for

Mercy now comes to rest

Blessing of Father’s love

Cross completes final quest

From 1 Corinthians 1:18: “For the message about the cross is foolishness to those who are perishing, but to us who are being saved it is the power of God.”

Boundless Love (Elfchen Series #150)

Posted on April 28, 2023 by bigskybuckeye

Sustaining

Creator’s

Transcending love

Each living witness

Handiwork crafted through faith

Forever

Unceasing

Free-flowing

God’s love

Never running dry

Eternal spring, drink deeply

Grace

Empowering

Hope’s

Future envisions

Through Spirit’s eyes

Walking in Christ’s love

Fulfillment

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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Unceasing

Empowering

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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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Strengthened

Illuminated

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