Big Sky Buckeye

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Seeds of Mercy

Posted on September 22, 2022 by bigskybuckeye

From Romans 8:38-39: “For I am convinced that neither death, nor life, nor angels, nor rulers, nor things present, nor things to come, nor powers, nor height, nor depth, nor anything else in all creation will be able to separate us from the love of God in Christ Jesus our Lord.”

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Darkest valleys approach

Spirit walks within thee

Holding fast to one’s faith

Quieting stormy seas

God’s presence always breathes

Evil’s shadow will flee

Lighting path to follow

Building trust, setting free

Truth in Christ’s promises

In heaven and on earth

Hearing His divine Word

Bringing grace, life’s new birth

Righteousness dwells in heart

Never be left alone

Blessing seeds of mercy

Reaping what God has sown

From Matthew 28:20: “And teaching them to obey everything that I have commanded you. And remember, I am with you always, to the end of the age.”

Salvation’s Grace

Posted on September 7, 2022 by bigskybuckeye

From 1 Peter 1:3: “Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ! By His great mercy He has given us a new birth into a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead.”

Suffering endless trials

Resulting from earthly sin

Why does God permit such pain?

Allowing His glory to win

Testing character by fire

Sharing His perfect design

Dependence grows upon God

Sending redemption’s lifeline

Fostering genuine trust

Sowing faithful repentance

Salvation’s grace rises up

Freeing from hell-fired sentence

Kneeling at Calvary’s cross

Witnessing death’s empty tomb

Now accepting God’s mercy

Saving sinners, new hope blooms

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From 1 Peter 1:8-9: “Although you have not seen Him, you love Him, and even though you do not see Him now, you believe in Him and rejoice with an indescribable and glorious joy,for you are receiving the outcome of your faith, the salvation of your souls.”

Most Powerful Name

Posted on September 4, 2022 by bigskybuckeye

From Isaiah 9:6: “For a child has been born for us, a son given to us; authority rests upon His shoulders, and He is named Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.”

Single blessed name

Sown in virgin’s womb

Coming to reclaim

Grace leaves empty tomb

Name above all names

Crowning Him our Lord

Father’s seed proclaims

Salvation’s accord

Most powerful name

Faithful Prince of Peace

Saving from hell’s fire

Mercy’s centerpiece

Jesus, be His name

Sharing righteous love

All saints now acclaim

From heavens above

Christ, our Savior’s name

Sin’s darkness wiped out

Everlasting claim

Father leaves no doubt

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From Mark 15:37-39: “Then Jesus gave a loud cry and breathed His last. And the curtain of the temple was torn in two, from top to bottom. Now when the centurion who stood facing Him saw that in this way He breathed His last, he said, ‘Truly this man was God’s Son!'”

Filling Life’s Void

Posted on July 24, 2022 by bigskybuckeye

From Isaiah 55:3: “Incline your ear, and come to Me; listen, so that you may live. I will make with you an everlasting covenant, My steadfast, sure love for David.”

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Searching, still searching

Wanting something more

Living unfulfilled

Looking past life’s door

Listening to heart

Searching deep within

Thirsting for mercy

Crashing, life’s tailspin

Surrounding darkness

Running from its lies

Escaping away

Searching in His eyes

Inclining each ear

Hearing hope-filled voice

Kneeling at one cross

Searching, now rejoice

Satisfying peace

Feeling much stronger

Finding Jesus Christ

Searching no longer

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From the words of American pastor and Christian teacher, Charles Stanley: “If your soul feels depleted, make unhurried time with Jesus a priority.”

Timeless Blessings (Elfchen Series #97)

Posted on April 22, 2022 by bigskybuckeye

Mercy

Affirmation

Risen Christ

Faithfulness now rewarded

Praises sing with hope

Hallelujah!

Love

Relationship

With Almighty

Grace and peace

Lord’s Alpha and Omega

Jesus!

Faith

Shepherd

Earnestly searching

Each lose sheep

Inspired by Lord’s love

Rejoice!

Perfect and Holy

Posted on December 16, 2021 by bigskybuckeye

From Psalm 100: “Make a joyful noise to the Lord, all the earth. Worship the Lord with gladness; come into His presence with singing. Know that the Lord is God. It is He that made us, and we are His; we are His people, and the sheep of His pasture. Enter His gates with thanksgiving, and His courts with praise. Give thanks to Him, bless His name. For the Lord is good; His steadfast love endures forever, and His faithfulness to all generations.”

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Child learning of God’s kindness

Unaware of its vastness

Praise His eternal goodwill

Laboring with steadfastness

Goodness, perfect and Holy

From righteousness, living water

Worship always with gladness

Crafting hands, grace-filled potter

God’s blessings, never-ending

His mercy flows from above

Lives rescued with divine hand

Transforming with endless love

Lost sheep, needing daily grace

Good Shepherd’s assisting hand

Heaven’s gate, darkness scattered

Lifting eyes to God’s homeland

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From the words of American pastor and Christian teacher, Charles Stanley: “At times when we’re struggling to trust God, we should remember all the ways He is good to us.”

Divine Favor

Posted on October 10, 2021 by bigskybuckeye

From Ephesians 2:8: “For by grace you have been saved through faith, and this is not your own doing; it is the gift of God.”

Dead from our trespasses

Sin ruling over man

Living outside God’s law

Called to accept His plan

God opens grace-filled door

Cooling desires of flesh

Sharing His mercy’s love

Today begins afresh

Salvation accepted

Lord’s spring of grace will flow

Tasting divine favor

Mistakes washed white as snow

Life christened with God’s joy

Made alive in Jesus

Overcoming weakness

Lord’s divine grace frees us

Eternal age to come

Lord’s love shall see us through

Saving us from darkness

Grace through faith comes in view

From 2 Corinthians 12:9-10: “But He said to me, ‘My grace is sufficient for you, for power is made perfect in weakness.’ So, I will boast all the more gladly of my weaknesses, so that the power of Christ may dwell in me. Therefore I am content with weaknesses, insults, hardships, persecutions, and calamities for the sake of Christ; for whenever I am weak, then I am strong.”

Single Voice (Elfchen Series #77)

Posted on September 24, 2021 by bigskybuckeye

Searching

Voices

Too many

Communing with Scripture

Listening to just one

God

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Arriving

Darkness

Surrounding thee

Sin’s guilt heckling

Now hearing mercy’s voice

God

Blessing

Alone

Competing thoughts

Who truly cares?

One voice offers grace

God

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.

Among Saints

Posted on September 22, 2021 by bigskybuckeye

From Psalm 31:23-24: “Love the Lord, all you his saints. The Lord preserves the faithful, but abundantly repays the one who acts haughtily. Be strong, and let your heart take courage, all you who wait for the Lord.”

Every life thirsts

For eternal love

Some find it, some won’t

Shared from God above

Life writes its story

Father values each

Treasured Book of Life

Gospel lessons teach

Chapter lengths vary

Some long and filling

Others short and brief

All earn top billing

No favorites here

Tranquility’s peace

Resting as equals

Memories won’t cease

Walking among saints

Honoring each one

Final resting place

Blessed setting sun

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From Psalm 23:6: “Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life, and I shall dwell in the house of the Lord forever.”

Follow Him (Haiku Series #150)

Posted on August 31, 2021 by bigskybuckeye

Daily

Seeking lasting peace

Reverent morning prayer—

Kinship with our Lord

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Any Moment

Take each perfect gift

Coming from our Creator—

Transformed by His grace

Moved to Action

Respond to His call

Loving hearts serving neighbors—

God of Mercy leads

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Love

Faith

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Searching

Arriving

Blessing

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Any Moment

Moved to Action

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