Big Sky Buckeye

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Writin’ and Wonderin’

Posted on July 21, 2022 by bigskybuckeye

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Writin’ these silly words

Beginnin’ to brew smiles

Fillin’ summer’s catchwords

Drivin’ another mile

Farmin’ at Green Acres

Dreamin’ of somethin’ new

Watchin’ for rainmakers

Joinin’ this harvest crew

Drinkin’ up coffee’s vibes

Entertainin’ new thoughts

Takin’ what life prescribes

Tyin’ self up in knots

Washin’ up them dishes

Knowin’ life ain’t so great

Fishin’ for new wishes

Singin’ with cool George Strait

Thankin’ all for stayin’

Readin’ poetic rhyme

Goin’ without sayin’

Wonderin’ ‘bout next time

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Paulo Coelho Quotes

Posted on July 21, 2022 by bigskybuckeye

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Remember that wherever your heart is, there you will find your treasure.

One is loved because one is loved. No reason is needed for loving.

Paulo Coelho de Souza (born 1947) is a Brazilian lyricist and novelist. He has published over two dozen books, with THE ALCHEMIST being an international best-seller.

Oswald Chambers Quote

Posted on July 20, 2022 by bigskybuckeye

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To set our mind on the things of God, we must consistently choose to have the Lord’s viewpoint and reject conformity with the ways of the world.

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.”

Timeless Harmony (Haiku Series #187)

Posted on July 19, 2022 by bigskybuckeye

Stirring

Harmony playing

Creation’s sounds of silence—

Nature awakens

Sharing

Mountainous canyon

Echoing harmony’s past—

Cherishing secrets

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Remembering

Abandoned homestead

Empty, nightly harmony—

Never forgotten

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Jim Kwik Quotes

Posted on July 19, 2022 by bigskybuckeye

Remember that your mind is like a parachute–it only works when it’s open.

Knowledge x Action = Power

Jim Kwik (born 1973) is an American entrepreneur and author. He is well-known for his speed-reading and memory techniques.

Monday Memories: Opportunity Knocks

Posted on July 18, 2022 by bigskybuckeye

From Psalm 23:1-3: The Lord is my shepherd, I shall not want. He makes me lie down in green pastures; He leads me beside still waters; He restores my soul. He leads me in right paths for His name’s sake.”

gray and white filled of snow trees and pathwalk

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Walking lost in the still darkness of night

Realizing the Lord delivers His might

Knocking at the door of life, He arrives

Granting a safe place, helps us to survive

Finding lasting peace in His Holy verse

Quenching our parched thirst, like a caring nurse

Coming with righteousness, Christ our Shepherd

Refueling us today, always treasured

Re-energizing empty hearts and souls

Blowing away blackest clouds, God controls

Lighting our way, God’s eternal love shines

Breathing His Word, offering faithful signs

Facing life’s challenges, Christ walks with us

Giving Grace, His way never brings a fuss

Guiding us to the Promised Land, Christ leads

Saving us from sin, from a Cross which bleeds

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Watchman Nee Quote

Posted on July 18, 2022 by bigskybuckeye

If you would test the character of anything, you only need to enquire whether that that thing leads you to God or away from God.

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.”

Watchman Nee (1903-1972) was a Chinese church leader and Christian teacher. He authored a collection of Christian books, and he endured persecution for his beliefs. Ultimately, he died while being imprisoned for the final twenty years of his life.

Margaret Chase Smith Quotes

Posted on July 16, 2022 by bigskybuckeye

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Standing for right when it is unpopular is a true test of moral character.

Moral cowardice that keeps us from speaking our minds is as dangerous to this country as irresponsible talk.

Margaret Chase Smith (1897-1995) served in the United States House of Representatives (1940-1949) and the United States Senate (1949-1973). She was the first woman elected to both houses of Congress. In her 1950 speech, “Declaration of Conscience,” she challenged and condemned the tactics of Senator Joseph McCarthy’s anti-communist witch hunt.

Shepherding Actions (Elfchen Series #109)

Posted on July 15, 2022 by bigskybuckeye

Serving Others

Christ’s

Central command

Love, care, feed

Shepherd’s hands at work

Disciples

Extending Grace

Life’s

Puzzle pieces

Scattered and lost

Shepherd finds each one

Savior

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Coming Home

Hearing

Shepherd’s calling

Following in faith

Spirit leads our way

Believing

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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.

Franklin Graham Quote

Posted on July 15, 2022 by bigskybuckeye

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Guilt is a gift that leads us to grace.

From Colossians 3:1-2: “So if you have been raised with Christ, seek the things that are above, where Christ is, seated at the right hand of God. Set your minds on the things that are above, not on the things that are on earth.”

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Stirring

Sharing

Remembering

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Serving Others

Extending Grace

Coming Home

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