Big Sky Buckeye

A writer's journey continues

Every Detail

Posted on June 21, 2026 by bigskybuckeye

From James 1:2-4: “My brothers and sisters, whenever you face various trials, consider it all joy, because you know that the testing of your faith produces endurance. And let endurance complete its work, so that you may be complete and whole, lacking in nothing.”

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Creator’s lessons
Persistent light
Filled with endurance
Growth taking flight

Father’s watchful eye
Every detail
Patient, daily breath
Peace without fail

Creator’s guidance
Grace fills each day
Molded through His love
Faith’s only way

Father’s faithfulness
Hope’s rising tides
Tireless in nature
Mercy untied

Creator’s impulse
Daily outreach
Always on target
Wisdom shall teach

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From Proverbs 2:9-10: “Then you will understand righteousness and justice and equity, every good path, for wisdom will come into your heart, and knowledge will be pleasant to your soul.”

Humility’s Heart

Posted on June 17, 2026 by bigskybuckeye

From Philippians 2:1-2: “If, then, there is any comfort in Christ, any consolation from love, any partnership in the Spirit, any tender affection and sympathy, make my joy complete: be of the same mind, having the same love, being in full accord and of one mind.”

Led by Jesus Christ
Humility follows His light
Captured in every breath
Outlook painted in white

Encouragement breathes
Bathed in blessings of Scripture’s Word
Humility’s heart warmed
Joy found in all that’s heard

Pride moving away
Humility infused with love
Credit given to God
Glory shines from above

Christ’s comfort received
Peace descends upon angel’s wings
Humility’s presence
Forever, mercy sings

Hope in tomorrow
Humility’s mission complete
Others placed above self
Gifted with faith’s front seat

From Philippians 2:3-4: “Do nothing from selfish ambition or empty conceit, but in humility regard others as better than yourselves. Let each of you look not to your own interests but to the interests of others.”

Father’s Steady Hand

Posted on June 10, 2026 by bigskybuckeye

From Psalm 48:12-14: “Walk about Zion; go all around it; count its towers; consider well its ramparts; go through its citadels, that you may tell the next generation that this is God, our God forever and ever. He will be our guide forever.”

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During moments of darkness
Praying to Father above
Heaven’s light breaks through
Trust nourishes heart with His love

Accepting His divine grace
Following Father’s roadmap
Heaven’s light shall lead
Away from enemy’s sand trap

Escaping from parched landscape
Grasping Father’s steady hand
Heaven’s light beholds
Forever marked, steadfast faith stands

Pursuing His love-filled peace
Revealing Father’s new hope
Heaven’s light spreads out
Reinforced hold of mercy’s rope

Embracing eternal view
Delighting in Father’s ways
Heaven’s light holds firm
Destiny’s truth descends ablaze

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From Isaiah 58:11: “The Lord will guide you continually and satisfy your needs in parched places and make your bones strong, and you shall be like a watered garden, like a spring of water whose waters never fail.”

Francois Fenelon Quote

Posted on June 7, 2026 by bigskybuckeye

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Commit yourself then to God! He will be your guide.

Francois Fenelon (1651-1715) was a French theologian, poet, and writer. He has been widely remembered as the author of THE ADVENTURES OF TELEMACHUS.

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

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