Big Sky Buckeye

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Monday Memories: Grace Taking Root

Posted on June 1, 2026 by bigskybuckeye

From John 1:16-17: “From His fullness we have all received, grace upon grace. The law indeed was given through Moses; grace and truth came through Jesus Christ.”

Best and worst of times

God’s grace always chimes

Loving and caring

Promises bearing

God remains at hand

Faith and hope shall stand

Seeking empty hearts

Molding time’s restart

Life’s melody plays

Offer Him our praise

God’s grace taking root

Peace filling love’s flute

Gloom and doom appear

Allow Him to steer

God’s love shows He cares

Guiding day’s affairs

Hope’s beacon awaits

In His hands, our fate

Witness as His child

Life no longer wild

Forgiveness and love

Shared from God above

God’s grace shapes life’s frame

Praise His Holy name

From Lamentations 3:22-23: “The steadfast love of the Lord never ceases, His mercies never come to an end; they are new every morning; great is your faithfulness.”

This poem is inspired from some past entries in my “Take-Aways” journal. Each entry is based upon something read and studied in a morning devotional.

Originally published March, 2021.

Hope’s Embrace

Posted on May 24, 2026 by bigskybuckeye

From the words of English preacher, Charles Spurgeon: “God alone can give us songs in the night.”

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Landscape’s light seems distant
Worry consumes another heart
Faith’s tattered fabric breathes
Darkness tears life apart

Light’s breath offers mercy
Truth transcends throughout Father’s Word
With each hour, called to trust
Holy Spirit now stirred

Heavens’ cascading light
Thoughts nurtured, turning to prayer
Blessed psalms heard at night
Evidence Father cares

Love shaped by Savior’s light
His promises shall overcome
Valley’s shadow of death
Broken in smallest crumbs

Light’s expansive nature
Abundantly flowing with grace
Blindness lifted away
Faith swells from hope’s embrace

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From Mark 5:35-36: “While he was still speaking, some people came from the synagogue leader’s house to say, ‘Your daughter is dead. Why trouble the teacher any further?’ But overhearing what they said, Jesus said to the synagogue leader, ‘Do not be afraid; only believe.'”

Provisions Provided

Posted on May 17, 2026 by bigskybuckeye

From 2 Timothy 3:16-17: “All scripture is inspired by God and is useful for teaching, for reproof, for correction, and for training in righteousness, so that the person of God may be proficient, equipped for every good work.”

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Embarking on faith’s journey

Peace nourished through God’s light

Provisions provided

Holy Spirit in flight

Marking life’s daily pathway

Hope’s goodness raised in Christ

Darkness buried by light

Through body sacrificed

Embracing Christ’s instructions

Scripture inspired by God

Righteousness fills each heart

Outlook no longer flawed

Leaving us in Spirit’s hands

Christ prepares Heaven’s home

Power received through grace

Peace restored, freedom roams

Welcoming presence of Christ

Truth rising at sunrise

Nourished through faithfulness

Redemption’s final prize

From 1 Thessalonians 5:23-24: “May the God of peace Himself sanctify you entirely, and may your spirit and soul and body be kept sound and blameless at the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ. The one who calls you is faithful, and He will do this.”

A. B. Simpson Quote

Posted on May 17, 2026 by bigskybuckeye

It is His joy that remains in us that makes our joy full.

From Romans 15:13: “May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, so that you may abound in hope by the power of the Holy Spirit.”

A. B. (Albert Benjamin) Simpson (1843-1919) was a Canadian-born pastor, theologian, and Christian author. He founded the Christian and Missionary Alliance.

Vision Focused

Posted on May 10, 2026 by bigskybuckeye

Beyond darkness
Following light
Vision focused
Marking hope’s flight

Peace shining through
Sharing more dreams
Outlook’s fabric
Mending each seam

Wisdom takes hold
Growing tighter
Daylight of grace
Shining brighter

Actions aligned
Marching with trust
Tomorrow breathes
Feeling robust

Insight matures
Stumbling no more
Day’s sky brightens
Coming ashore

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From the words of American missionary and Christian theologian, E. Stanley Jones:  "Whatever we focus on determines what we become."

Feeling Young

Posted on May 8, 2026 by bigskybuckeye

Landscape embraces warmth

Whispering from above

Fabric of spring descends

Sharing Creator’s love

Winter’s cold fades away

Transforming earth’s outlook

Tender grass comes alive

Following spring’s guidebook

Memories feeling young

Uncovering cherished prize

Charm awakens with peace

Filling morning’s blue skies

Today meets tomorrow

Nurturing every thirst

Breath of hope replenished

Witnessing rain’s cloudburst

Spring’s timely arrival

Beholding each snapshot

Precious life now reborn

Finding nature’s soft spot

Shall Come Again

Posted on April 30, 2026 by bigskybuckeye

From Lamentations 3:22-24: “The steadfast love of the Lord never ceases, His mercies never come to an end; they are new every morning; great is Your faithfulness. ‘The Lord is my portion,’ says my soul, ‘therefore I will hope in Him.'”

Eternity’s light

Shall never dim

Remember Calvary

Tomb emptied of Him

Raking through ashes

Ember’s flame used

Faith in Gospel rises

Memories infused

Prayers of witness

God’s promised Word

Trust in faith’s nourishment

Every whisper heard

Joy’s breath coming back

Light full of grace

Spirit always present

Hope fills welcome place

Christ reigns forever

Shall come again

With Heaven’s ticket punched

Only He knows when

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From Isaiah 60:1: “Arise, shine, for your light has come, and the glory of the Lord has risen upon you.”

Dag Hammarskjold Quote

Posted on April 30, 2026 by bigskybuckeye

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For what has been, thanks! For what shall be, yes!

From Proverbs 24:14: “Know that wisdom is such to your soul; if you find it, you will find a future, and your hope will not be cut off.”

Dag Hammarskjold (1905-1961) was a Swedish economist and diplomat. He served as the second Secretary-General of the United Nations (1953-1961).

Heartbeat of Father

Posted on April 19, 2026 by bigskybuckeye

From Exodus 20:2-3: “I am the Lord your God, who brought you out of the land of Egypt, out of the house of slavery; you shall have no other gods before Me.”

Each day’s beginning

Scheduling His Word

Moments with Father

Embracing what’s heard

Any given hour

Pausing for prayer

Spirit nurtures trust

Erasing despair

Daily worship time

Praising Lord above

Uplifted in faith

Witnessing His love

Blessed fellowship

Caring for others

Never too busy

Serving another

This day now ending

Resting in His grace

Heartbeat of Father

Transforming hope’s place

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From Romans 8:28: “We know that all things work together for good for those who love God, who are called according to His purpose.”

Fed From Above

Posted on April 15, 2026 by bigskybuckeye

From Proverbs 3:1-2: “My child, do not forget My teaching, but let your heart keep My commandments, for length of days and years of life and abundant welfare they will give you.”

New dawn harvests light

Sowing truth from God

Embracing His peace

Each faithful seedpod

Heart keeps commandments

Following God’s flight

Honoring His Word

Joy grows in His sight

Every path straightened

Accepting God’s grace

Forsaking darkness

Faith climbs each staircase

Refreshment prepared

Offering God’s love

Healing man’s fabric

Trust fed from above

Radiant wisdom

Planting God’s next seed

Cultivating hope

Christ forever leads

From Proverbs 3:11-12: “My child, do not despise the Lord’s discipline or be weary of His reproof, for the Lord reproves the one He loves, as a father the son in whom He delights.”

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