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George Whitefield Quote

Posted on May 21, 2023 by bigskybuckeye

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Press forward. Do not stop, do not linger in your journey, but strive for the mark set before you.

From Philippians 3:13-14: “Brothers and sisters, I do not consider that I have laid hold of it, but one thing I have laid hold of: forgetting what lies behind and straining forward to what lies ahead, I press on toward the goal, toward the prize of the heavenly call of God in Christ Jesus.”

George Whitefield (1714-1770) was an English-born pastor and Christian evangelist. He spent the second half of his life in the American colonies.

Wilferd Peterson Quotes

Posted on May 9, 2023 by bigskybuckeye

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The secret of greatness is simple: do better work than any other man in your field–and keep on doing it.

Happiness doesn’t come from doing what we like to do but from liking what we have to do.

Wilferd Peterson (1900-1995) was a prolific American author. While he published nine books, his inspirational essays filled the pages of a national Sunday newspaper supplement, THIS WEEK.

Rainier Maria Rilke Quotes

Posted on April 29, 2023 by bigskybuckeye

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Spring has returned. The Earth is like a child that knows poems.

There are no classes in life for beginners; right away you are always asked to deal with what is most difficult.

Rainier Maria Rilke (1875-1926) was a Austrian poet and novelist. He has been widely recognized as a significant writer in the German language.

Charles Stanley Quote

Posted on April 9, 2023 by bigskybuckeye

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God allows us to go through trials so our faith will grow; then we can help others while glorifying Him.

From 1 Peter 1:6-7: “In this you rejoice, even if now for a little while you have had to suffer various trials, so that the genuineness of your faith—being more precious than gold that, though perishable, is tested by fire—may be found to result in praise and glory and honor when Jesus Christ is revealed.”

Maturing Faith (Elfchen Series #147)

Posted on April 7, 2023 by bigskybuckeye

Never Alone

Waiting

Endless wilderness

Lessons in patience

Mercy rewards faith’s journey

Perseverance

Living Free

Feeding

Resurrection breathes

Faith carries righteousness

Mercy reigns over Cross

Redemption

Faith’s Prism

Witnessing

Father’s love

Person to person

Sharing Spirit’s blessed light

Reflections

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Life’s Green Light (Haiku Series #224)

Posted on April 4, 2023 by bigskybuckeye

Novel Song

Every precious day

With another step taken—

Rhythm’s magic leads

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Tenacity Steps In

Three strikes and you’re out

New inning, second chances—

Back in batter’s box

Writer’s Freedom

Feeling reclusive

Feeds introvert’s humbleness—

Autographing prose

Monday Memories: Winter’s Arctic Grip

Posted on March 20, 2023 by bigskybuckeye

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Bone-chilling winds turn life upside down today

Delivering frigid, Arctic storms to every town

Thickening ice, spreading across the lake’s bay

People running straight into gusts, heads down

Wind chimes endlessly sing a winter-filled blast

Watching the thermometer effortlessly dive

Wondering, how long will this deep freeze last?

Somehow, everyone remains warm and thrives

The townsfolk cope, accepting winter’s greed

Facing long, harsh winters, most every year

Helping others to survive, when one’s in need

Winter’s severity never brings about fear

Finally one day, the wind changes its sound

Pitching warmer air, by way of a chinook

Lightening the load for everyone around

Smiles arrive, from every cranny and nook

Spring will soon send out her welcoming band

Replacing life’s burdens, with warmer wishes

Surviving winter’s struggles across the land

Winter to spring, life crosses familiar bridges

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Originally published February, 2020.

Muhammad Ali Quotes

Posted on March 20, 2023 by bigskybuckeye

Often it isn’t the mountains ahead that wear you out, it’s the little pebble in your shoe.

What you’re thinking is what you’re becoming.

Muhammad Ali (1942-2016) was an American professional boxer and humanitarian. He was regarded as one of the greatest boxers to ever step into the ring.

Anais Nin Quotes

Posted on March 18, 2023 by bigskybuckeye

Don’t let one cloud obliterate the whole sky.

It takes courage to push yourself to places you have never been before . . . to test your limits . . . to break through barriers.

Anais Nin (1903-1977) was a French-born American writer of novels and short stories. Much of her published works came from her diaries.

Mary McLeod Bethune Quote

Posted on March 17, 2023 by bigskybuckeye

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Without faith, nothing is possible. With it, nothing is impossible.

From Matthew 8:24-26: “A windstorm suddenly arose on the sea, so great that the boat was being swamped by the waves, but He was asleep. And they went and woke Him up, saying, ‘Lord, save us! We are perishing!’ And He said to them, ‘Why are you afraid, you of little faith?’ Then He got up and rebuked the winds and the sea, and there was a dead calm.”

Mary McLeod Bethune (1875-1955) was an American educator, philanthropist, and civil rights activist. A daughter of former slaves, she made a significant impact in the lives of many.

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Never Alone

Living Free

Faith’s Prism

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Novel Song

Tenacity Steps In

Writer’s Freedom

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