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Monday Memories: Called to Persevere

Posted on March 6, 2023 by bigskybuckeye

From Hebrews 10:19-20: “Therefore, my friends, since we have confidence to enter the sanctuary by the blood of Jesus, by the new and living way that He opened for us through the curtain (that is, through his flesh).”

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Sharing these words of eternal hope

Living with hope-filling optimism

Gathering with positive people

Persevering through God’s bold prism

Living as faithful children of God

Hearing our Father’s message of hope

Realizing now, hope springs from our Lord

Praising His Word, helping us to cope

Joining into a New Covenant

Filling with assurance from His Creed

Approaching with hearts, clean from evil

Washing with His pure water, indeed

Recalling our earlier struggles

Showing compassion through hopeful hearts

Maintaining endurance, life’s ahead

Remaining faithful, as life restarts

Holding fast to God’s blessings of hope

Encouraging daily, each other

Blessing with our love and gracious deeds

Standing with our sisters and brothers

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From the words of American pastor and Christian author, Jim Cymbala: “We urgently need people who encourage and inspire us to move toward God.”

Originally published May, 2020.

God’s Abundance (Elfchen Series #141)

Posted on February 24, 2023 by bigskybuckeye

Touched by God

Daily

Upholding grace

Never forsaking man

Firm and loving hands

Blessings

Sustained by God

Daily

Building hope

Strength and endurance

Standing as man’s Rock

Faith

Blessed by God

Daily

Witnessing mercy

Quenching every thirst

Grace of Living Water

Hope

Saint Augustine Quote

Posted on February 17, 2023 by bigskybuckeye

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Pray as though everything depended on God. Work as though everything depended on you.

From Romans 12:11-12: “Do not lag in zeal; be ardent in spirit; serve the Lord. Rejoice in hope; be patient in affliction; persevere in prayer.

Paying Every Cost

Posted on February 8, 2023 by bigskybuckeye

From Matthew 4:16-17: “The people who sat in darkness have seen a great light, and for those who sat in the region and shadow of death light has dawned.”

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Beneath ocean’s depths

Hearing whispers of hope

God’s mercy always reigns

Transforming life’s scope

Atop mountain peaks

Echoing faith sings out

God’s righteousness descends

Removing all doubt

Across each valley

Lasting hymns, filled with pride

God’s nurturing love acts

Sending grace, Son guides

Throughout darkest world

Navigating light now leads

Christ’s faithful message calms

Healing’s peace proceeds

From Calvary’s cross

Searching for sheep, now lost

Good Shepherd never fails

Paying every cost

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From Hebrews 13:20-21: “Now may the God of peace, who brought back from the dead our Lord Jesus, the great shepherd of the sheep, by the blood of the eternal covenant, make you complete in everything good so that you may do His will, as He works among us that which is pleasing in His sight, through Jesus Christ, to whom be the glory forever. Amen.”

Grace Leading

Posted on February 5, 2023 by bigskybuckeye

From Matthew 5:13-14: “You are the salt of the earth, but if salt has lost its taste, how can its saltiness be restored? It is no longer good for anything but is thrown out and trampled under foot. You are the light of the world. A city built on a hill cannot be hid.”

Life’s human experience

Never-ending shortcomings

Darkness follows every step

Hearing its constant drumming

God’s Word shatters evil’s myth

Called to His righteous standing

Light shines with divine goodness

Offering safest landing

God’s eternal promises

Resurrection defines hope

Faith growing, following Christ

Scaling each slippery slope

God’s faithfulness never tires

Jesus fulfilling His law

Holy Spirit reaches out

Teaching, transforming life’s flaws

Kingdom of Heaven beckons

Earthly journey will be hard

Grace leading, trusting each day

Laying bricks toward God’s courtyard

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From Matthew 5:19: “Therefore, whoever break one of the least of these commandments and teaches others to do the same will be called least in the kingdom of heaven, but whoever does them and teaches them will be called great in the kingdom of heaven.”

John Newton Quote

Posted on February 5, 2023 by bigskybuckeye

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I once was lost but now I’m found, was blind but now I see. (taken from lyrics of “Amazing Grace.”)

From Hebrews 4:16: “Let us therefore approach the throne of grace with boldness, so that we may receive mercy and find grace to help in time of need.“

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.

Heart’s Reflections

Posted on January 26, 2023 by bigskybuckeye

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Looking through honest lens

Working from novel ways

Encouraging chorus

Filling every hour with praise

Setting aside worries

Embracing revisions

Writing life’s next chapter

Seeing tomorrow’s vision

Stepping forward with hope

Gazing at clouds afar

Embracing each treasure

Reaching for another star

Tasting sweeter moments

Moving from perfection

Pursuing unique path

Mirroring heart’s reflections

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Winston Churchill Quote

Posted on January 18, 2023 by bigskybuckeye

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I am an optimist. It does not seem too much use being anything else.

From Hebrews 6:19-20: “We have this hope, a sure and steadfast anchor of the soul, a hope that enters the inner shrine behind the curtain, where Jesus, a forerunner on our behalf, has entered, having become a high priest forever according to the order of Melchizedek.”

Winston Churchill (1874-1965) served the United Kingdom as Prime Minister from 1940-1945 and later from 1951-1955. He unwavering leadership during World War II lifted the spirits of his nation in the darkest of times. He was also a prolific writer with countless published works.

God’s Embrace

Posted on January 11, 2023 by bigskybuckeye

From Psalm 85:5-6: “Will you be angry with us forever? Will you prolong your anger to all generations? Will you not revive us again, so that your people may rejoice in you?”

Searching to find peace

Hidden by dark winds

Discomfort arrives

For mankind hath sinned

Touched by God’s embrace

Peace steps into light

Feeling His comfort

Grace washes flesh white

Praying to Father

Hope now reaches out

Finding peace at last

His Word carries clout

Steps walking in faith

God’s love shall not cease

Replacing darkness

Sharing endless peace

From Luke 2:12-14: “This will be a sign for you: you will find a child wrapped in bands of cloth and lying in a manger. And suddenly there was with the angel a multitude of the heavenly host, praising God and saying, ‘Glory to God in the highest heaven, and on earth peace among those whom He favors!'”

Everyday Blessings (Elfchen Series #134)

Posted on January 6, 2023 by bigskybuckeye

New Day

Life’s

Inevitable waves

Cascading with doubt

Jesus refreshes us daily

Peace

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New Strength

Through

God’s grace

No longer filled

With darkness of weakness

Hope

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New Life

Christ’s

Always leading

Finding His redemption

Guided by mercy’s lighthouse

Love

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Sustained by God

Blessed by God

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New Strength

New Life

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