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Monday Memories: Nothing More Precious

Posted on August 3, 2026 by bigskybuckeye

From John 12:44-46: “Then Jesus cried aloud: ‘Whoever believes in me believes not in me but in Him who sent me. And whoever sees me sees Him who sent me. I have come as light into the world, so that everyone who believes in me should not remain in the darkness.'”

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Across this world’s vastness

There’s nothing more precious

Than our God-given life

Primed to breath by His grace

Every precious day

Praise God for its richness

Honor life’s simple ways

Praying with thankful hearts

Just as God molds this earth

Spirit works tirelessly

Shaping and stretching lives

Blessing each precious breath

God’s precious hands guiding

Framing, leading, teaching

Crafting lives, filled with love

Accept His blessed gift

Charged with following God

Life’s precious, rocky path

Falling with stumbling steps

But, Father picks us up

Savoring each day’s breath

There’s nothing more precious

Honoring Lord of all

Straight to life’s final end

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From Psalm 23:5-6: “You prepare a table before me in the presence of my enemies; you anoint my head with oil; my cup overflows. Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life, and I shall dwell in the house of the Lord my whole life long.”

Following prayer and reading my Bible, my thoughts went into writing this special poem. Indeed, there is nothing more precious than life. On March 17, 2021, my stepfather, Ed, went to the Lord. The love he shared with my mother (his loving Martha) was boundless, and I was blessed to share my Christian faith with him. The unconditional love given by my mother to her blessed Ed will be a lasting gift because it has been witnessed by so many others.

Originally published March, 2021.

Forever One

Posted on August 2, 2026 by bigskybuckeye

Faith breathes through Jesus Christ
Raised as children of God
Light filled with righteousness
Hope sown in each seedpod

Faith seeks living waters
Baptized in Christian light
Justification’s truth
Heavenly grace takes flight

Faith clothed through mercy’s light
Led by God’s mighty hand
Forever One in Christ
Spirit’s peace covers land
 
Faith springs forth with mercy
Truth’s light follows God’s way
Cherished as His children
Trust embraced every day

Faith navigates through love
Opportunity’s road
Journey marked with His light
Christ redeems each seed sowed

Conviction’s Voice (Elfchen Series #302)

Posted on July 31, 2026 by bigskybuckeye

Abiding

Embracing

Savior’s light

Holiness of righteousness

Enriched by Father’s Word

Truth

Promising

Transformed

By grace

Accepting disciplined steps

Honoring commitment to Christ

Faith

Reassuring

Enlightened

Through Jesus

Loving Him back

Daily praises of joy

Peace

Harvested Grace

Posted on July 26, 2026 by bigskybuckeye

From Ephesians 2:4-6: “But God, who is rich in mercy, out of the great love with which He loved us even when we were dead through our trespasses, made us alive together with Christ—by grace you have been saved—and raised us up with Him and seated us with Him in the heavenly places in Christ Jesus.”

Unconditional love
Grace descends from God’s heart
Connected to Him above
Man receives renewing start

Heavenly grace flows out
With Savior’s rising tide
Nourished with God’s love aglow
Righteous mercy always guides

By grace, man’s salvation
Hung on Calvary’s tree
Forgiveness loves each nation
Enemy’s darkness shall flee

Faith’s fabric now strengthened
Harvested grace unites
Redemption’s spirit deepens
Steadfast love remains in flight

Father’s grace positioned
Journey of peace begins
Mankind’s hope reconditioned
Christ’s love forever weighs in

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.”

Sweetness Shared (Haiku Series #377)

Posted on June 16, 2026 by bigskybuckeye

Transplanted

Children’s transfusion

Grace opens heart to transmit—

Love flowing outward

Committed

Trust joining twin hearts

Husband shares love with his bride—

Both rising with peace

Fulfilled

Love’s innocence shines

Decades can never erase—

Hearts forged together

Each Wayward Branch

Posted on June 7, 2026 by bigskybuckeye

From Hebrews 3:5-6: “Now Moses was faithful in all God’s house as a servant, to testify to the things that would be spoken later. Christ, however, was faithful over God’s house as a son, and we are His house if we hold firm the boldness and the pride inspired by hope.”

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Witness His steadfast love
Christ soars beyond earth’s light
Grace cascades from above
Shared blessings always bright

Refuge found full of peace
Christ endures forever
Mercy must always seek
Faith’s trusted endeavors

Surrounded by life’s thorns
Christ bears sin’s heavy weight
Perfect lamb never shorn
Heavenly path made straight

Encouragement descends
Christ wrapped in Father’s Word
Forged through fire, love defends
Truth shall always be heard

Harmony’s welcome tune
Christ walks ahead of man
Each wayward branch, He prunes
Strengthened, just as God plans

From Psalm 118:28-29: “You are my God, and I will give thanks to you; you are my God; I will extol you. O give thanks to the Lord, for He is good, for His steadfast love endures forever.”

Monday Memories: Grace Taking Root

Posted on June 1, 2026 by bigskybuckeye

From John 1:16-17: “From His fullness we have all received, grace upon grace. The law indeed was given through Moses; grace and truth came through Jesus Christ.”

Best and worst of times

God’s grace always chimes

Loving and caring

Promises bearing

God remains at hand

Faith and hope shall stand

Seeking empty hearts

Molding time’s restart

Life’s melody plays

Offer Him our praise

God’s grace taking root

Peace filling love’s flute

Gloom and doom appear

Allow Him to steer

God’s love shows He cares

Guiding day’s affairs

Hope’s beacon awaits

In His hands, our fate

Witness as His child

Life no longer wild

Forgiveness and love

Shared from God above

God’s grace shapes life’s frame

Praise His Holy name

From Lamentations 3:22-23: “The steadfast love of the Lord never ceases, His mercies never come to an end; they are new every morning; great is your faithfulness.”

This poem is inspired from some past entries in my “Take-Aways” journal. Each entry is based upon something read and studied in a morning devotional.

Originally published March, 2021.

Monday Memories: Single Timeless Moment

Posted on May 11, 2026 by bigskybuckeye

From Psalm 90:1-2: “Lord, you have been our dwelling place in all generations. Before the mountains were brought forth, or ever you had formed the earth and the world, from everlasting to everlasting you are God.”

Life’s amazing blessings

God’s Book of Life unfolds

Single timeless moment

Richer than any gold

Man and woman find love

Fragile lives share restart

Single timeless moment

Merging into one heart

Forsaken child needs home

Foster parents reach out

Single timeless moment

Love sows, ready to sprout

Student facing failure

Here comes love’s helping hand

Single timeless moment

Teacher pulls from quicksand

Family in crisis

Unemployed, dreams stand cold

Single timeless moment

Job opens, God beholds

Disaster strikes city

Many answer God’s call

Single timeless moment

Kindness stands ever tall

Sin’s temptation knocking

Christian brother steps up

Single timeless moment

Christ refills empty cup

Darkening, hopeless world

Father’s infinite grace

Single timeless moment

Love reaches out, embrace

From Genesis 9:11-13: “‘I establish my covenant with you, that never again shall all flesh be cut off by the waters of a flood, and never again shall there be a flood to destroy the earth.’ God said, ‘This is the sign of the covenant that I make between me and you and every living creature that is with you, for all future generations: I have set my bow in the clouds, and it shall be a sign of the covenant between me and the earth.'”

Originally published February, 2021.

Julian of Norwich Quote

Posted on March 11, 2026 by bigskybuckeye

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We need to fall, and we need to be aware of it; for if we did not fall, we should not know how weak and wretched we are of ourselves, nor should we know our Maker’s marvelous love so fully.

From Proverbs 4:25-27: “Let your eyes look directly forward, and your gaze be straight before you. Keep straight the path of your feet, and all your ways will be sure. Do not swerve to the right or to the left; turn your foot away from evil.”

Julian of Norwich was an English woman living during medieval times (approximately 1343-1416). Her faith was anchored in her Christian thoughts and actions.

His Perfect Time

Posted on March 8, 2026 by bigskybuckeye

From the words of American Christian author, Kay Arthur: Your times are in His hands. He’s in charge of the timetable, so wait patiently.

Quiet morning descends

Finding hope in rising sun

Filling each breath with His love

Christ’s mission shall be done

Mercy strengthens each heart

Knowing His love offers peace

Walking toward Calvary

Christ’s light shall never cease

Patience found in spirit

Waiting for His perfect time

Drawing love from trusted well

Christ’s truth must always climb

Death to sinful nature

Leaving darkness, love sings out

Seeing salvation in heavens

Christ’s now commanding route

Joy’s eager voice shares praise

Accepting love’s gift of grace

Upholding redemption’s light

Christ’s forgiving embrace

From Lamentations 3:25-26: “The Lord is good to those who wait for Him, to the soul that seeks Him. It is good that one should wait quietly for the salvation of the Lord.”

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