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Charles Swindoll Quote

Posted on May 11, 2025 by bigskybuckeye

Handel’s “Hallelujah Chorus” will be nothing compared to the myriad of angels who will sing in antiphonal voice as we join them in praises to the Lamb of God.

From Revelation 5:11-12: “Then I looked, and I heard the voice of many angels surrounding the throne and the living creatures and the elders; they numbered myriads of myriads and thousands of thousands, singing with full voice, ‘Worthy is the Lamb that was slaughtered to receive power and wealth and wisdom and might and honor and glory and blessing!'”

Charles Swindoll (born 1934) is an American pastor and Christian author.

Springtime Snapshots (Haiku Series #326)

Posted on April 29, 2025 by bigskybuckeye

Replenished

Mountain’s deep snowpack

Creeks feeding mighty rivers—

Living waters flow

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Awakened

Gathering each day

Birds’ welcoming harmony—

Perfection in song

Praised

Field planting finished

Another day filled with rain—

Farmers celebrate

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Roy Lessin Quote

Posted on April 28, 2025 by bigskybuckeye

Just think, you’re not here by chance, but by God’s choosing you. His hand formed you, He made you the person you are.

From Psalm 139:13-14: “For it was you who formed my inward parts; you knit me together in my mother’s womb. I praise you, for I am fearfully and wonderfully made. Wonderful are your works; that I know very well.”

Roy Lessin has dedicated his life to Christian ministry. During his 50 plus years, he has been studying the Bible, sharing its teachings with others, and authoring numerous Christian books. He is also one of the co-founders of DaySpring Greeting Cards.

Andrew Murray Quote

Posted on March 21, 2025 by bigskybuckeye

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Pride must die in you, or nothing of heaven can live in you.

From 2 Corinthians 10:17-18: “Let the one who boasts, boast in the Lord. For it is not those who commend themselves that are approved but those whom the Lord commends.”

Andrew Murray (1828-1917) was a South African Christian pastor, writer, and teacher. He believed that Christians should always place a great emphasis on maintaining a rich, personal devotional life.

Wendell Berry Quotes

Posted on March 6, 2025 by bigskybuckeye

When I rise up, let me rise up joyful like a bird. When I fall, let me fall without regret like a leaf.

The soil is the great connector of lives, the source and destination of all. It is the healer and restorer and resurrector.

Wendell Berry (born 1934) is an American novelist and poet. Much of his writing embraces the goodness of protecting our environment and preserving agriculture’s way of life.

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Isaac Watts Quote

Posted on February 3, 2025 by bigskybuckeye

Under the shadow of Thy throne Thy saints have dwelt secure; sufficient is Thine arm alone, and our defense secure. [Taken from the hymn lyrics of “O God, Our Help in Ages Past”]

From Psalm 28:7: “The Lord is my strength and my shield; in Him my heart trusts; so I am helped, and my heart exults, and with my song I give thanks to Him.”

Isaac Watts (1674-1748) was an English pastor, Christian theologian, and prolific writer of hymns. He produced lyrics for over 750 hymns.

Promises Fulfilled

Posted on January 15, 2025 by bigskybuckeye

From Psalm 28:7: “The Lord is my strength and my shield; in Him my heart trusts; so I am helped, and my heart exults, and with my song I give thanks to Him.”

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Every generation

Hope rests in Father above

His help in decades past

Built upon eternal love

From salvation’s refuge

Father’s strength grasps every hand

His presence shall defend

With faith’s shield, just as He planned

Hopeful hearts always trust

Father’s promises fulfilled

Morning’s light ever shines

Earthly ground now freshly tilled

Past, present, and future

Father’s guidance, count on it

Fed with living water

Darkness fades, ready to quit

Rejoice with today’s gift

Grace comes from Father above

Step forward, now accept

Songs of praise, filled with our love

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With lyrics written in 1708 by English minister and hymn writer, Isaac Watts, “O God, Our Help in Ages Past” provides an enriching complement to Psalm 28. Watts fashioned this hymn from the verses of Psalm 90. You are encouraged to listen to American singer, Bing Crosby, as he presents this stirring hymn.

Called to Discipleship

Posted on December 18, 2024 by bigskybuckeye

From Psalm 92:12-13: The righteous flourish like the palm tree and grow like a cedar in Lebanon. They are planted in the house of the Lord; they flourish in the courts of our God.”

Witnessing early morning’s light of peace

Feeling Father’s presence, always nearby

Descending tranquility, never cease

Wiping away tears from yesterday’s cry

Harvesting faith’s sustaining, living bread

Accepting Savior’s forgiveness, now freed

Receiving Father’s grace, hope shall be fed

Thriving with righteousness, sowing her seeds

Praying with thanks, praising Father most high

Sharing eternity’s light, nourished with love

Sending Spirit, among bluest of sky

Scaling merciful path, heavens above

Called to discipleship, with Jesus Christ

Purchased at Calvary, blood sacrificed

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From Psalm 92:1-2: “It is good to give thanks to the Lord, to sing praises to Your name, O Most High, to declare Your steadfast love in the morning and Your faithfulness by night.”

Perseverance Speaks

Posted on November 28, 2024 by bigskybuckeye

Each year follows another

Memories flowing downhill

Some filled with only sadness

Others sketched with joyful thrills

Another sunrise knocking

“Father Time” never slows down

Blessed to be alive, Amen!

One more day, praises go round

Sometimes days feel like winter

Overwhelmed with sky of gray

Other days waken to spring

Youthfulness wanting to play

Daily lessons in patience

Treasures come from smallest gifts

Appetite filled with sweetness

Road ahead, free of snowdrifts

Sunset wraps up one more day

Nightly dreams forever seek

Thankful for every blessing

Journey’s perseverance speaks

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Monday Memories: On Our Knees

Posted on October 7, 2024 by bigskybuckeye

From Psalm 32:7: “You are a hiding place for me; you preserve me from trouble; you surround me with glad cries of deliverance.”

With faces toward the rising sun

Lord, share your mercy and forgiveness

Coming to the Cross, with repentance

Humbly laying our transgressions there

On our knees, breaking bread together

In remembrance, Jesus truly cares

Coming to the Cross, seeking its hope

With reverence, looking to our Lord

On our knees, drinking wine together

Singing with praise to His perfect chord

Coming to the Cross, stained with red blood

Accepting Christ as Lord and Savior

On our knees, praising God together

Walking with transforming behavior

With faces toward the rising sun

Lord, share your mercy and forgiveness

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