Big Sky Buckeye

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Coming Together

Posted on November 27, 2025 by bigskybuckeye

From the words of American pastor and Christian author, Charles Swindoll: “Thanksgiving is a time of quiet reflection . . . an annual reminder that God has, again, been ever so faithful. The solid and simple things of life are brought into clear focus.”

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National tradition

Year’s intentional pause

Coming together as one

With purposeful cause

Nation’s heart now gathers

Thanksgiving welcomes all

Putting aside differences

Mercy’s blessed call

Family’s homeward steps

Cherished goodness brightens

Strengthening tomorrow’s bonds

Grace shall enlighten

Love fills another home

Peace refreshes outlook

Praying with one single voice

Heaven’s warm chinook

Harmony writes new psalm

Tranquility’s fellowship

Sharing gratitude today

Praise from every lip

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From Revelation 7:12: “Blessing and glory and wisdom and thanksgiving and honor and power and might be to our God forever and ever! Amen.”

Suffocated in Drought

Posted on March 27, 2025 by bigskybuckeye

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Leaves falling early

Nature witnesses drought

Farmers’ harvest dwindles

Future seeming in doubt

Nation in crisis

Hopeful news faces drought

Today fills with darkness

Tomorrow seeks fresh route

World’s chaos deepens

Suffocated in drought

Actions for peace missing

Voices of anguish sprout

Leaves filling with green

Rainfall erases drought

Farmers’ outlook restored

Future transformed from doubt

Nation’s common ground

Compromise quelling drought

Hope’s spirit rekindled

Tomorrow walks new route

World commits to peace

Goodwill overcomes drought

Togetherness . . . one goal

Voices of courage sprout

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Grover Cleveland Quotes

Posted on October 5, 2024 by bigskybuckeye

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What is the use of being elected, or re-elected unless you stand for something.

The ship of Democracy, which has weathered all storms, may sink through the mutiny of those aboard.

Grover Cleveland (1837-1908) was the 22nd and 24th President of the United States.

Andrew Johnson Quotes

Posted on March 23, 2024 by bigskybuckeye

The life of a republic lies certainly in the energy, virtue, and intelligence of its citizens.

It is our sacred duty to transmit unimpaired to our posterity the blessings of liberty which were bequeathed to us by the founders of the Republic.

Andrew Johnson (1808-1875) was the 17th President of the United States.

Jeannette Rankin Quotes

Posted on December 30, 2023 by bigskybuckeye

I want to stand by my country, but I cannot vote for war.

Small use it will be to save democracy for the race if we cannot save the race for democracy.

Jeannette Rankin (1880-1973) was an American politician and women’s rights advocate. Elected from her native state of Montana, she became the first woman to hold federal office in the United States.

Franklin Pierce Quotes

Posted on December 2, 2023 by bigskybuckeye

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But let not the foundation of our hope rest upon man’s wisdom.

It must be felt that there is no national security but in the nation’s humble, acknowledged dependence upon God and His overruling providence.

Franklin Pierce (1804-1869) was the 14th President of the United States. He was a resident of the state of New Hampshire.

Democracy’s Daylight

Posted on November 9, 2023 by bigskybuckeye

America’s observation of Veterans Day lies ahead on November 11. As a nation gathers to honor anyone, past or present, who has served in uniform, may we remember and embrace our nation’s past.

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Gathering for common good

Willing to make each sacrifice

Citizens answer country’s needs

Giving of themselves, any price

Putting aside differences

Deflating emotion’s sandbag

Spirit of Founding Fathers calls

Rallying around nation’s flag

Responding with efforts as one

Replenishing each empty soul

Tattered Old Glory proudly waves

Serving abroad, endless patrols

Overcoming every challenge

Witnessing each morning sunrise

Fears replaced with collective faith

Rising freedom fills daily skies

Bridging Lexington to Yorktown

Stepping up at Gettysburg’s fight

Battles from Marne to Normandy

Leading democracy’s daylight

Ronald Reagan Quote

Posted on May 18, 2023 by bigskybuckeye

Freedom is never more than one generation away from extinction. We didn’t pass it to our children in the bloodstream. It must be fought for, protected, and handed on for them to do the same.

Ronald Reagan (1911-2004) was America’s 40th President. Years before he served his two terms of office as President (1980-1988), Reagan addressed the Republican National Convention in 1964. The above excerpt comes from his Freedom Speech.

Coretta Scott King Quotes

Posted on November 1, 2022 by bigskybuckeye

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Women, if the soul of the nation is be saved, I believe that you must become its soul.

Struggle is a never ending process. Freedom is never really won, you earn it and win it in every generation.

Coretta Scott King (1927-2006) was the wife of civil rights activist Martin Luther King, Jr. In her own path of life, she assisted him in the march forward for civil rights, as well as being an accomplished author.

Billy Graham Quote

Posted on August 26, 2022 by bigskybuckeye

The secret strength of a nation is found in the faith that abides in the hearts and homes of the country.

From Galatians 6:10: “So then, whenever we have an opportunity, let us work for the good of all and especially for those of the family of faith.”

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