Big Sky Buckeye

A writer's journey continues

Looking Ahead

Posted on December 31, 2022 by bigskybuckeye

From the words of American-born philosopher, Pema Chadron: “Be kinder to yourself, then let your kindness flood the world.”

Waiting in life’s shadows, another year

Thinking conscious thoughts, ready to embrace

Setting aside more time for daydreaming

Leading to tomorrow’s energized space

Allowing positivity to shine

Sowing today’s seeds, filled with future hope

Reaping lasting harvest of inner peace

Looking ahead through New Year’s vivid scope

Finding humor’s lessons in life’s darkness

Focusing on single tasks, without more

Filling each day with heartfelt gifts of joy

Witnessing blessed year, coming ashore

Creating reservoirs of lasting light

Passing each on to others taking flight

Advent’s Journey (Elfchen Series #131)

Posted on December 16, 2022 by bigskybuckeye

Prophetic

Trust

God’s promises

His actions awaken

Life’s wilderness shall blossom

Hope

Witness

Hope

For Savior

God’s desires fulfilled

Bethlehem stable’s Holy ground

Peace

Receive

Peace

Father’s gift

Lying in manger

Emmanuel, God with us

Joy

Illuminating

Joy

Angels proclaim

Humble shepherds attest

Christ comes to save

Love

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Joy’s Game Changer (Third Sunday of Advent)

Posted on December 11, 2022 by bigskybuckeye

From Isaiah 35:10: “And the ransomed of the Lord shall return and come to Zion with singing; everlasting joy shall be upon their heads; they shall obtain joy and gladness, and sorrow and sighing shall flee away.”

Facing constant waves

Overwhelming despair

Father seeking to save

Eternal grace cares

Bethlehem manger

Looking beyond today

Savior, joy’s game changer

Mercy’s light conveys

Hope breathes, Son of Man

King of Kings, Prince of Peace

God opens His divine plan

Joy’s new centerpiece

Angels’ choir deploys

Always singing above

Reflections full of joy

Peace filling with love

Scaling highest slopes

Locating lasting peace

Rebuilding life’s new hope

Joy shall never cease

Peace restored, anew

Joy’s steady, beating drum

Tomorrow’s hope accrues

Salvation to come

With lyrics composed by renowned English hymn writer, Issac Watts, “Joy to the World” has become the most published Christmas hymn in North America. These verses were penned in 1719, and they share an interpretation from Psalm 98. In this Advent season, the hymn holds a special place with its emphasis on the joy we have been patiently waiting for.

God with Us (Elfchen Series #130)

Posted on December 9, 2022 by bigskybuckeye

Renewing

God’s

Magnificent creation

Praising every sunrise

Worshipping His blessed peace

Sustaining

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Affirming

God’s

Sustaining spirit

Sunset never closes

Reaching for tomorrow’s hope

Awakening

Cleansing

God’s

Awakening message

Endless joy sings

Mercy delivers His love

Forgiving

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.

A. B. Simpson Quote

Posted on December 2, 2022 by bigskybuckeye

We do not always feel joyful, but we are always to count it joy.

From James 1:2-3: “My brothers and sisters, whenever you face various trials, consider it all joy, because you know that the testing of your faith produces endurance.”

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

Joy of Worship

Posted on October 30, 2022 by bigskybuckeye

From Psalm 84:3-4: “Even the sparrow finds a home and the swallow a nest for herself, where she may lay her young, at Your altars, O Lord of hosts, my King and my God. Happy are those who live in Your house, ever singing Your praise.”

Dwelling in God’s house

Joy of worship sings

Grace always flowing

From eternal springs

Lord ever present

Blessing living things

Promises now filled

Trust in Lord shall ring

Sparrows and swallows

Building each new nest

Creation’s new home

God never at rest

Signs of Father’s love

Worshipping with praise

Spirit of hope breathes

Strength in Him shall raise

Walking with Jesus

Peace never departs

Favor and honor

Love fills every heart

With lyrics inspired from Psalm 32:8 (words of David) and Matthew 8:26 (words of Jesus), the Gospel-rich hymn of “His Eye is on the Sparrow” shares a stirring and encouraging message. Civilla D Martin wrote these lyrics in 1905 with the composition from Charles H. Gabriel.

Life’s Preciousness

Posted on October 27, 2022 by bigskybuckeye

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Recalling life’s preciousness

Cherishing every moment

Savoring family’s past

Dreaming of tomorrow’s hugs

Recounting lasting blessings

Beholding father’s wisdom

Echoing voice of knowledge

Conquering each new challenge

Reflecting on nature’s gifts

Catching creation’s newness

Framing winter’s white portrait

Tasting another sunrise

Waking to morning coffee

Embracing daily treasures

Mapping out daily shortcuts

Visiting newfound places

Gathering of long-time friends

Revealing closeness of all

Enjoying hours filled with joy

Discovering something new

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Richard Bach Quotes

Posted on October 1, 2022 by bigskybuckeye

A soulmate is someone who has locks that fit our keys, and keys to fit our locks.

The best way to pay for a lovely moment is to enjoy it.

Richard Bach (born 1936) is an American writer, who is well-known for his literary masterpieces from the 1970s. One of his biggest sellers has been JONATHAN LIVINGSTON SEAGULL (1977).

Oswald Chambers Quote

Posted on September 16, 2022 by bigskybuckeye

Joy is the great note all throughout the Bible.

From Philippians 4:4: “Rejoice in the Lord always; again I will say, Rejoice.”

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.

Matthew Henry Quote

Posted on September 9, 2022 by bigskybuckeye

The more reverence we have for the Word of God, the more joy we shall find in it.

From Isaiah 40:8: “The grass withers; the flower fades, but the word of our God will stand forever.”

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