Big Sky Buckeye

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Enduring Light

Posted on August 30, 2023 by bigskybuckeye

From Revelation 21:23: “And the city has no need of sun or moon to shine on it, for the glory of God is its light, and its lamp is the Lamb.”

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Shrouded in darkness

Surrounded with gloom

World living with sin

Light beams from death’s tomb

Found in Father’s Word

Filled with His Good News

Enduring light shines

Life’s anchor, now choose

Blessed kingdom waits

Focused light brings more

Seeing faithful road

Jesus, faith’s mentor

Lighted lamp confirms

Revealed through His grace

Lamb bears every sin

Jesus takes our place

Harvested mercy

Completed, finished

Light forever leads

Love undiminished

From James 3:17: “But the wisdom from above is first pure, then peaceable, gentle, willing to yield, full of mercy and good fruits, without a trace of partiality or hypocrisy.”

Morning Wakens

Posted on August 3, 2023 by bigskybuckeye

Predawn countdown

Night shift ending

Morning wakens

Sunrise pending

Tender blossoms

Open to light

Melody plays

New day takes flight

Harmony shines

Dew-covered grass

Nature reflects

Treasured stained glass

Quietness reigns

Early hour waits

Tiny breeze calls

Foreshadowed fate

Scene fills with love

Creation sings

Postcard painted

Blessed heartstrings

Praising God’s Greatness

Posted on July 9, 2023 by bigskybuckeye

From Psalm 145:8: “The Lord is gracious and merciful, slow to anger and abounding in steadfast love.”

Blessing forever, God above

Kneeling, bending every knee

Praising His greatness, Amen!

Justice sown from righteous decrees

Breathing with hope’s newfound freedom

Witnessing God’s mighty moves

Praising daily in worship

Mercy arrives, His Son approves

Riding donkey, comes humble King

Tasting His merciful grace

Praising faith’s new covenant

Heaven’s goodness, let all embrace

Commanding nations, take notice

Setting every sinner free

Praising repeal of darkness

Throughout earth’s many lands and seas

Sounding faith’s endless trumpet

Protecting with blessed light

Praising God’s lasting greatness

Eternal daylight covers night

From Zechariah 9:16: “On that day the Lord their God will save them, for they are the flock of His people, for like the jewels of a crown they shall shine on His land.”

John Mark Green Quotes

Posted on July 1, 2023 by bigskybuckeye

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Let’s just sit quietly and listen to the secrets the rain wants to tell us.

You are not the darkness you endured. You are the light that refused to surrender.

John Mark Green is an American poet.

Faith’s Confidence (Elfchen Series #155)

Posted on June 2, 2023 by bigskybuckeye

Questioning

Searching

Unimaginable contrasts

Journey of paradox

Contentment as God intended

Faith

Reassuring

Trusting

Gospel’s vision

Nurturing healthy outlook

Spirit’s hand at work

Faith

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Overcoming

Enduring

Challenging times

Tsunami of darkness

Firm foundation’s pilot light

Faith

Dawn’s New Arrival

Posted on June 1, 2023 by bigskybuckeye

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Nature wakening

Early morning hour

Dawn’s new arrival

Whispering stillness

Nature witnessing

Unique day ahead

Heavens’ face brightens

Breathing peacefulness

Nature prevailing

Sunrise lifts her shade

Nighttime put to rest

Stirring each creature

Nature conceiving

Life breathes easily

Blossoms swell upward

Seeking tender warmth

Nature gathering

World founded from light

Rhythms now salute

Beaming melodies

Come, Follow Me

Posted on May 31, 2023 by bigskybuckeye

From Luke 9:23: “Then He said to them all, ‘If any wish to come after Me, let them deny themselves and take up their cross daily and follow Me.'”

Walking road of solitude

Every step heading somewhere

Today, meeting one stranger

“Come, follow me”—He declares

Hearing His witness of grace

Darkness transitions to light

Stranger’s Word sinking deeper

Rendezvous sealed with Spirit bright

Sharing His comfort of peace

Truth serving as Scripture’s guide

Stranger’s righteous heart affirms

Mercy’s breath comes alongside

Traveling as one each day

Faith’s journey follows high road

Stranger’s compass always true

Love unlocks atonement’s code

Seeing life’s purpose at last

Redemption at Heaven’s door

Stranger no more, Jesus Christ

Eternity comes ashore

From John 3:16: “For God so loved the world that He gave His only Son, so that everyone who believes in Him may not perish but may have eternal life.”

Timeless Transitions (Haiku Series #232)

Posted on May 30, 2023 by bigskybuckeye

Shifting Paradigm

Beyond one’s normal

New, exciting perspective—

Trusted lens focused

Planning for Success

Remembering TEAM

Life’s “Together Everyone—

Accomplishes More”

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Leaving Past Behind

Boarding faithful train

Departing from dark despair—

Riding fate’s bright light

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Leonard Cohen Quotes

Posted on May 29, 2023 by bigskybuckeye

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There is a crack in everything, that’s how the light gets in. (Taken from his song “Anthem”)

You who wish to conquer pain, you must learn what makes one kind.

Leonard Cohen (1934-2016) was a Canadian-American singer-songwriter as well as a poet and novelist.

Mercy’s Light (Elfchen Series #154)

Posted on May 26, 2023 by bigskybuckeye

Hallelujah!

Sinking

Enemy’s darkness

Waves crashing down

Empty tomb’s salvation light

Rising

Eternity Calls

Light

Father’s plan

Love’s ultimate sacrifice

Resurrection’s grace shines forever

Victorious

Final Act

Witnessing

Blessed assurance

Light conquers darkness

Every sin forever paid

Redemption

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Questioning

Reassuring

Overcoming

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Shifting Paradigm

Planning for Success

Leaving Past Behind

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Hallelujah!

Eternity Calls

Final Act

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