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Hope’s Faith

Posted on November 3, 2024 by bigskybuckeye

From 1 Peter 1:6-7: “In this you rejoice, even if now for a little while you have had to suffer various trials, so that the genuineness of your faith—being more precious than gold that, though perishable, is tested by fire—may be found to result in praise and glory and honor when Jesus Christ is revealed.”

Blessed Jesus Christ

His mercy shares love

Brings forth faith’s new birth

Hope stirs from above

Resurrected Christ

His unfading light

He walks among us

Hope ready for flight

Revealed through Jesus

Grace walks within Him

Freed from sin’s darkness

Hope breathes with each hymn

Spirit filled by Christ

More precious than gold

Molds faith’s salvation

Hope rebuilds foothold

Trust in Jesus Christ

Father’s righteous Son

Called to embrace Him

Hope’s faith in the One

From 1 Peter 1:13: “Therefore prepare your minds for action; discipline yourselves; set all your hope on the grace that Jesus Christ will bring you when He is revealed.”

Charles Stanley Quote

Posted on November 3, 2024 by bigskybuckeye

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If we are to discover the Lord’s best for our life, we must trust His way is better than our plans and desires.

From Jeremiah 29:11-12: “For surely I know the plans I have for you, says the Lord, plans for your welfare and not for harm, to give you a future with hope. Then when you call upon Me and come and pray to Me, I will hear you.”

Studs Terkel Quotes

Posted on November 2, 2024 by bigskybuckeye

I have come across ordinary people who have done extraordinary things.

We’re born to live. One is a realist if one hopes.

Louis “Studs” Terkel (1912-2008) was an American writer, historian, and radio broadcaster. His work in gathering oral histories of common Americans was recognized as one of his most well-received projects. He received the 1985 Pulitzer Prize for General Non-Fiction.

All About Jesus (Elfchen Series #223)

Posted on October 25, 2024 by bigskybuckeye

Love

Christ’s

Defining mercy

Encourages faithful steps

Sharing grace with others

Discipleship

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Rebirth

Savior’s

Righteous journey

Conquering fallen world

Taking Father’s high road

Redemption

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Promise

Messiah’s

Resurrected body

Sets us free

Fulfilling faith’s blessed tomorrow

Hope

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.

Monday Memories: Walking in Confidence

Posted on October 21, 2024 by bigskybuckeye

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.”

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Life’s journey suddenly growing cold

Living under clouds of uncertainty

No longer feeling confident and bold

Even confident people possess fears

Overcome by unplanned dilemmas

Feeling much like the rest of our peers

Our faithful prayers will be heard

God’s will scatters those stormy clouds

Never lose hope, listen to His Word

As neighbors, our love supports each other

Through our steadfast encouragement

Children of God, true sisters and brothers

Tackling problems on life’s clipboard

Filled with determination and courage

Walking in confidence with our Lord

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From the words of German-Dutch Christian author, Thomas a Kempis: “Oh, how great peace and quietness would he possess who should cut off all vain anxiety and place all his confidence in God.”

Originally published July, 2020.

Defining Hope

Posted on October 20, 2024 by bigskybuckeye

From 1 Peter 1:6-7: “In this you rejoice, even if now for a little while you have had to suffer various trials, so that the genuineness of your faith—being more precious than gold that, though perishable, is tested by fire—may be found to result in praise and glory and honor when Jesus Christ is revealed.”

From furnace of suffering

Comes self-reflection’s light

Joined with eternal heat

Burning away chaff in its sight

Trials open one’s closed eyes

Wakened senses now see

Embraced with Father’s grace

Witnessing what hope should be

Faith in mercy of Father

Reveals salvation’s gift

Undefiled, unfading

Transforming hope’s precious shift

Believe redemption’s promise

Testifies to Christ’s love

Destined to break sin’s chains

Raising Good News from above

Trust in Jesus, now rejoice

Tested by hottest fire

Revealed lasting glory

Defining hope, faith acquires

From 1 Peter 1:8-9: “Although you have not seen Him, you love Him, and even though you do not see Him now, you believe in Him and rejoice with an indescribable and glorious joy, for you are receiving the outcome of your faith, the salvation of your souls.”

Visions Awakened (Haiku Series #298)

Posted on October 15, 2024 by bigskybuckeye

Imagination Stirred

Immersed in reading

Daily trips to quiet spot—

Catalyst for dreams

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Future Foretold

Lifetime of learning

Reaching for another sip—

Fountain filled with dreams

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Stars Fulfilled

Climbing one more tree

No mountain ever too high—

Hope sown in each dream

Faith’s Purpose

Posted on October 13, 2024 by bigskybuckeye

From Hosea 6:6: “For I desire steadfast love and not sacrifice, the knowledge of God rather than burnt offerings.”

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Heavenly Father desires

Man’s loyalty, share His light

Glory lifted high, filled with joy

Faith’s purpose, now taking flight

Heavenly Father’s witness

Man matures through truth, grace leads

Thirsty for His Word, at last quenched

Faith’s planting, each tender seed

Heavenly Father gathers

Man’s attention, seeking peace

Christ offers details, believe each one

Faith’s motives, Spirit’s mouthpiece

Heavenly Father’s calling

Man finds knowledge, full of hope

Honored relationship, with Him

Faith’s voyage, up periscope

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From John 17:1-2: “After Jesus had spoken these words, He looked up to heaven and said, ‘Father, the hour has come; glorify Your Son so that the Son may glorify You, since You have given Him authority over all people, to give eternal life to all whom You have given Him.'”

Faith’s Cornerstone

Posted on October 9, 2024 by bigskybuckeye

From Isaiah 30:15: “For thus said the Lord God, the Holy One of Israel: In returning and rest you shall be saved; in quietness and in trust shall be your strength.”

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Father looks upon His design

His perfection draws each detail

Filling darkness with trusted light

Faith now strengthens, no longer frail

Father molds mercy’s truth to shine

His promises to be fulfilled

Sending Shepherd, care for His flock

Faith’s cornerstone, set to rebuild

Father plans enemy’s demise

His victory shall bring glory

Witnessing Teacher’s lesson plans

Faith refreshed with every story

Father pulls strings of righteousness

His forgiving love offers hope

Wiping away sin’s endless debt

Faith grips Savior’s eternal rope

Father calls out from Calvary

His boldness breathes with quiet might

Offering life through Jesus Christ

Faith’s peace, rising on heaven’s flight

From Isaiah 30:20-21: “Though the Lord may give you the bread of adversity and the water of affliction, yet your Teacher will not hide Himself any longer, but your eyes shall see your Teacher. And when you turn to the right or when you turn to the left, your ears shall hear a word behind you, saying, ‘This is the way; walk in it.'”

Monday Memories: On Our Knees

Posted on October 7, 2024 by bigskybuckeye

From Psalm 32:7: “You are a hiding place for me; you preserve me from trouble; you surround me with glad cries of deliverance.”

With faces toward the rising sun

Lord, share your mercy and forgiveness

Coming to the Cross, with repentance

Humbly laying our transgressions there

On our knees, breaking bread together

In remembrance, Jesus truly cares

Coming to the Cross, seeking its hope

With reverence, looking to our Lord

On our knees, drinking wine together

Singing with praise to His perfect chord

Coming to the Cross, stained with red blood

Accepting Christ as Lord and Savior

On our knees, praising God together

Walking with transforming behavior

With faces toward the rising sun

Lord, share your mercy and forgiveness

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Rebirth

Promise

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Imagination Stirred

Future Foretold

Stars Fulfilled

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