Big Sky Buckeye

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Faith Shall Trust

Posted on September 8, 2024 by bigskybuckeye

From Habakkuk 2:4: “Look at the proud! Their spirit is not right in them, but the righteous live by their faithfulness.”

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Too many demands

Fewer precious hours

Life out of control

Darkness set to devour

Light beams from God’s Word

Life’s frantic pace slows

Moment by moment

Steps finding high plateau

Fresh landscape of peace

In God, faith shall trust

Heart fills with new hope

Priorities adjust

Hidden darkness flees

Armor of light worn

God’s grace stretching out

His answers come each morn

Prayer’s conveyance

Journey with God’s love

Freedom at last found

Guidance breathes from above

From Romans 13:12: “The night is far gone; the day is near. Let us then throw off the works of darkness and put on the armor of light.”

Night’s Retreat

Posted on September 5, 2024 by bigskybuckeye

Sunset riding west

Daytime closes eyes

Darkness offers rest

Waiting for sunrise

As curtain lowers

Behold heavens’ stars

Pages turn slower

Dreaming from afar

Silence deepens breath

Moonlight’s fullness glows

Sleeping finding delight

Sailing each rainbow

Rhythm finds restart

Troubles take backseat

Calmness filling heart

Shaping night’s retreat

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Timely Presence (Haiku Series #292)

Posted on September 3, 2024 by bigskybuckeye

Daylight’s Gift

Morning’s stillness breathes

Renewing peace returns home—

Dawn welcomes one back

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Energizing Joy

Afternoon’s hope stirs

Gentle breezes come calling—

Spirit fills each heart

Blessed Goodnight

Nightly curtain drops

Horizon’s fading embrace—

Tomorrow’s light waits

Counting as Joy

Posted on September 1, 2024 by bigskybuckeye

From James 1:2-3: “My brothers and sisters, whenever you face various trials, consider it all joy, because you know that the testing of your faith produces endurance.”

Facing life’s trials

Any and all kinds

Counting as joy

Faith never resigns

Testing endurance

Burdens grow lighter

Blessing as joy

Hope growing brighter

Maturing in faith

Every doubt erased

Feeling as joy

Father’s grace embraced

Growing every day

Inner self renews

Holding as joy

Spirit standing true

Preparing our way

Eternity’s flame

Seeing as joy

Peace in Christ proclaims

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From 2 Corinthians 4:16-18: “So we do not lose heart. Even though our outer nature is wasting away, our inner nature is being renewed day by day. For our slight, momentary affliction is producing for us an eternal weight of glory beyond all measure, because we look not at what can be seen but at what cannot be seen, for what can be seen is temporary, but what cannot be seen is eternal.”

Peace Descending

Posted on August 21, 2024 by bigskybuckeye

From John 14:27: “Peace I leave with you; My peace I give to you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled, and do not let them be afraid.”

Faith’s treasured bouquet

Running short of petals

Once filled with brilliant colors

Now fading away

Another day stirs

One more petal succumbs

Little color to witness

Darkness closes in

Mercy knocks at door

Savior shares timely grace

Fullest, colorful petals

Light rises again

Daily bouquet breathes

Everlasting goodness

Heavenly peace descending

Hope singing with joy

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From Numbers 6:24-26: “The Lord bless you and keep you;the Lord make His face to shine upon you and be gracious to you; the Lord lift up His countenance upon you and give you peace.”

Love’s Lasting Imprint

Posted on July 14, 2024 by bigskybuckeye

From Psalm 9:1-2: “I will give thanks to the Lord with my whole heart; I will tell of all Your wonderful deeds I will be glad and exult in You; I will sing praise to Your name, O Most High.”

Singing highest praises

Receiving daily gifts

Blessings from Savior’s breath

Steering man from sinful drift

Witnessing blood-stained cross

Declaring Christ, our Lord

Rising from darkened tomb

Crushing evil’s sinful sword

Suffering no longer

Driving fear from each heart

Warming to Heaven’s light

Forgiving sins, life’s fresh start

Trusting in God above

Giving thanks for His grace

Bringing faith renewed strength

Erasing sin’s dark embrace

Sending peace down to earth

Designing joy’s blueprint

Raising new hope through truth

Marking love’s lasting imprint

From Psalm 9:9-10: “The Lord is a stronghold for the oppressed, a stronghold in times of trouble. And those who know Your name put their trust in You, for You, O Lord, have not forsaken those who seek You.”

Samuel Rutherford Quote

Posted on July 8, 2024 by bigskybuckeye

You shall be faith sustain yourself and comfort yourself in your Lord, and be strong in His power.

From Proverbs 3:3-4: “Do not let loyalty and faithfulness forsake you; bind them around your neck; write them on the tablet of your heart. Then you will find favor and high regard in the sight of God and of people.”

Samuel Rutherford (1600-1661) was a Scottish pastor and Christian theologian.

All Rejoice

Posted on July 7, 2024 by bigskybuckeye

From Mark 5:27-29: “She had heard about Jesus and came up behind Him in the crowd and touched His cloak, for she said, ‘If I but touch His cloak, I will be made well.’ Immediately her flow of blood stopped, and she felt in her body that she was healed of her disease.”

Father’s righteousness

Immortal mercy’s voice

Molding man in His image

Praising heavens, let all rejoice

Savior’s healing breath

Joy fills morning’s new light

Turning darkness upside down

Nourishing with grace, always right

Spirit’s eagerness

Generous with His love

Inspiring faithful actions

Living bread shares truth from above

Messiah restores

Faith accepts lasting peace

Sharing His divine goodness

Living water shall never cease

Father’s blessed plan

Gospel sharing Good News

Witnessing Son’s promised choice

Meeting Calvary, hope renews

From Psalm 30:11-12: “You have turned my mourning into dancing; You have taken off my sackcloth and clothed me with joy, so that my soul may praise You and not be silent. O Lord my God, I will give thanks to You forever.

Bluest Sky

Posted on July 4, 2024 by bigskybuckeye

**Morning’s “Big Sky” roams over the valley near Livingston, Montana.**

Harmony drops in

Lifting spirits high

Waking from slumber

Morning’s bluest sky

Valley’s faithful river

Unending with peace

Flowing with wisdom

Comforts never cease

Sun brightens flashbacks

Counting former days

Energizing with joy

Ready now to play

Time injects stillness

Billowing with clouds

Yielding blessed shade

Whispers never loud

Heaven’s love singing

Blessing life below

Extending day’s light

Nature now aglow

**Montana’s Madison River tirelessly flows toward the community of Ennis.**

John Ross MacDuff Quote

Posted on June 30, 2024 by bigskybuckeye

The very voices of the night, sounding like the moan of the tempest, may turn out to be the disguised yet tender voices of God.

From Psalm 85:8: “Let me hear what God the Lord will speak, for He will speak peace to His people, to His faithful, to those who turn to Him in their hearts.”

John Ross MacDuff (1818-1895) was a Scottish pastor and prolific Christian writer.

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Daylight’s Gift

Energizing Joy

Blessed Goodnight

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