Big Sky Buckeye

A writer's journey continues

Every Day

Posted on August 27, 2023 by bigskybuckeye

From the words of American mission worker and hymn writer, Fanny Crosby: “Kindness in this world will do much to help others, not only to come into the light, but also to grow in grace day by day.”

Every day

Following Christ

Daily lessons teach

Faith never standing still

Every day

Walking with Christ

Light powered by grace

Trust starts at Calvary

Every day

Worshipping Christ

Strengthened with mercy

Spirit’s well never dry

Every day

Learning from Christ

Filled with His wisdom

Nourished with Living Bread

Every day

Growing in Christ

Kindness overflows

Life’s glorious classroom

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From Colossians 1:5-6: “Because of the hope laid up for you in heaven. You have heard of this hope before in the word of the truth, the gospel that has come to you. Just as it is bearing fruit and growing in the whole world, so it has been bearing fruit among yourselves from the day you heard it and truly comprehended the grace of God.”

Oswald Chambers Quote

Posted on July 31, 2023 by bigskybuckeye

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When we realize that Jesus Christ has served us to the end of our meanness, our selfishness, and sin, nothing that we meet with from others can exhaust our determination to serve men for His sake.

From Matthew 20:26-28: “It will not be so among you, but whoever wishes to be great among you must be your servant, and whoever wishes to be first among you must be your slave, just as the Son of Man came not to be served but to serve and to give His life a ransom for many.”

Oswald Chambers (1874-1917) was a Scottish evangelist and Christian teacher. Following his death from an illness while in Egypt during World War I, his wife took on the task of transcribing the detailed notes she had written from his lectures and sermons. Gertrude Hobbs Chambers’ efforts resulted in the publication in 1924 of MY UTMOST FOR HIS HIGHEST. I frequently read from this devotional, and it has greatly deepened my faith and understanding of God’s Word.

Gordon MacDonald Quote

Posted on July 16, 2023 by bigskybuckeye

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Jesus was aware of where true importance lies, where the priorities are. And where your priorities are, there your time will be.

From Romans 12:2: “Do not be conformed to this age, but be transformed by the renewing of the mind, so that you may discern what is the will of God—what is good and acceptable and perfect.”

Daily Endeavors (Elfchen Series #161)

Posted on July 14, 2023 by bigskybuckeye

Discover

Pursuing

Faithful voice

Jesus instills worthiness

Taking up thy cross

Life

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Witness

Following

Blessed teacher

Proclaiming God’s truth

Journey forward without fear

Jesus

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Serve

Sustaining

Christ’s mission

Sowing faithful seeds

Harvesting from all nations

Discipleship

Faith’s Insight

Posted on July 12, 2023 by bigskybuckeye

From 2 Corinthians 5:6-7: “So we are always confident, even though we know that while we are at home in the body we are away from the Lord—for we walk by faith, not by sight.”

Living by faith in Christ

Conscious of His nearness

Walking daily with trust

Spirit breathes with clearness

Groaning from burdens’ weight

Confident in His Word

Giving all to Jesus

Faith’s insight undeterred

Aiming to please Father

Answers found in Son’s love

Pursuing duty’s faith

Called to seek Him above

Receiving mercy’s touch

Inspiration from grace

Believing divine truth

Faith’s eternal birthplace

Being born from above

Behold, journey awaits

Embracing Lord’s judgment

Redemption’s faithful date

From 2 Corinthians 5:14: “For the love of Christ urges us on, because we are convinced that one has died for all; therefore all have died.”

Monday Memories: Heavenly Message

Posted on July 10, 2023 by bigskybuckeye

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When I stumble

My body tumbles

Weakness fills me

Not worthy to see

Attempting to move

Just not in my groove

People walk right by

None saying even “hi”

Ignoring me there

Silence never fair

Feeling so much alone

Picking up my phone

Finding short text to read

Responding to my needs

Standing up now

Kneeling to bow

The message sustains

No, I’m not to blame

“My brother, rise up thee

Now, always follow me”

Jesus!

Originally published April, 2019.

Traveling Faith’s Avenue

Posted on July 5, 2023 by bigskybuckeye

From Romans 12:2: “Do not be conformed to this age, but be transformed by the renewing of the mind, so that you may discern what is the will of God—what is good and acceptable and perfect.”

Mind submitting to Christ

Transforming worldly view

Opening to God’s truth

Holding fast, Spirit’s glue

Grace received at no cost

Traveling faith’s avenue

Walking daily with Christ

Feeling love’s bright breakthrough

Clearest, focused logic

Choosing right over wrong

Following Christ’s high road

Praising with hope’s new song

Prayers connect with God

Receiving blessed gifts

Aligning with His Word

Granting life’s heartfelt shift

Faith’s renewal strengthened

Breathing with clear thinking

Trusting always in Christ

Living without sinking

Father’s will comes to earth

Living as God and man

Overcoming with good

Teaching us that we can

From Romans 12:21: “Do not be overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good.”

Charles Swindoll Quote

Posted on June 23, 2023 by bigskybuckeye

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Replace your excuses with fresh determination.

From 1 John 2:28-29: “And now, little children, abide in Him, so that when He is revealed we may have confidence and not be put to shame before Him at His coming.”

Serving Jesus

Posted on June 21, 2023 by bigskybuckeye

From Galatians 4:4-5: “But when the fullness of time had come, God sent His Son, born of a woman, born under the law, in order to redeem those who were under the law, so that we might receive adoption as children.”

Wandering, undisciplined

Enslaved to darkness of sin

Unlikely heirs of God’s kingdom

Seeking Jesus, Scripture’s linchpin

Flaunting rebellious spirit

Indifferent to God’s Word

Fallible, filled with weakness

Finding Jesus, redemption stirred

Warming frozen hearts with grace

Light rising from blood-stained tree

Adopted as God’s children

Choosing Jesus, forever free

Breaking loose from evil’s chains

Deliverance, God’s design

Forgiven, more disciplined

Praising Jesus, mercy divine

Proclaiming Gospel’s viewpoint

Epiphany of God’s joy

Disciples, called to follow

Serving Jesus, mission deploys

From 1 John 1:7: “But if we walk in the light as He Himself is in the light, we have fellowship with one another, and the blood of Jesus His Son cleanses us from all sin.”

Finding Encouragement

Posted on June 14, 2023 by bigskybuckeye

From Joshua 1:9: “I hereby command you: Be strong and courageous; do not be frightened or dismayed, for the Lord your God is with you wherever you go.”

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Challenges rolling in

On waves of ceaseless tides

Searching for faithful hope

Jesus shall be thy guide

Universe seems empty

Darkness never takes rest

Seeking encouragement

Jesus hears each request

Faith walking toward light

Hope growing from His love

Filling heart with fresh grace

Jesus comes from above

Optimism descending

Day’s outlook shining bright

Finding encouragement

Jesus shares trusted light

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From Romans 15:5-6: “May the God of steadfastness and encouragement grant you to live in harmony with one another, in accordance with Christ Jesus, so that together you may with one voice glorify the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ.”

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