Big Sky Buckeye

A writer's journey continues

Back on Course

Posted on September 14, 2022 by bigskybuckeye

From Luke 15:31-32: “Then the father said to him, ‘Son, you are always with me, and all that is mine is yours. But we had to celebrate and rejoice, because this brother of yours was dead and has come to life; he was lost and has been found.'”

Marking calendar

Making this His day

Back on course with God

Kneeling now to pray

Forsaking darkness

Finding blessed light

Immersed in God’s Word

Hearing truth so bright

Growing in God’s grace

Worshipping with Him

Each precious moment

Walking in rhythm

Returning back home

Living in His peace

Promised Christ’s coming

Bringing life’s new lease

From 2 Peter 3:17-18: “You therefore, beloved, since you are forewarned, beware that you are not carried away with the error of the lawless and lose your own stability. But grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. To Him be the glory both now and to the day of eternity. Amen.”

Charles Spurgeon Quote

Posted on September 7, 2022 by bigskybuckeye

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Prayer can never be in excess.

From Psalm 32:6-7: “Therefore let all who are faithful offer prayer to you; at a time of distress, the rush of mighty waters shall not reach them. You are a hiding place for me; you preserve me from trouble; you surround me with glad cries of deliverance.”

Charles Spurgeon (1834-1892) was an influential English preacher. Even in modern times, his writings and many sermons have remained a constant source of encouragement to Christians around the world. He has often be referred to as the “Prince of Preachers.”

John Eldredge Quote

Posted on September 5, 2022 by bigskybuckeye

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When we are in the presence of God, removed from distractions, we are able to hear Him more clearly, and a secure environment has been established for the young and broken places in our heart to surface.

From Psalm 16:11: “You show me the path of life. In Your presence there is fullness of joy; in Your right hand are pleasures forevermore.”

John Eldredge (born 1960) is an American author, counselor, and lecturer on Christianity. More details are available on his website: wildatheart.org.

Charles Swindoll Quote

Posted on September 4, 2022 by bigskybuckeye

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In a world consumed with thoughts of itself, filled with people impressed with each other, having disconnected with the only One worthy of praise, it’s time we return to Theology 101 and sit silently in His presence.

From Psalm 115:3: “Our God is in the heavens; He does whatever He pleases.”

God’s Firm Pathway

Posted on August 28, 2022 by bigskybuckeye

From Psalm 37:1-2: “Do not fret because of the wicked; do not be envious of wrongdoers, for they will soon fade like the grass and wither like the green herb.”

Another day

One more trial

Kneeling to pray

With God each mile

His way shines bright

Patience fills hope

Holding on tight

God’s faithful rope

Love conquers all

Wicked step back

Hearing His call

God’s steady tack

Temptation folds

Righteousness saves

Crafting hands mold

God quiets waves

Dark times expire

Storms fade away

Sowing faith’s fire

God’s firm pathway

From Psalm 37:39-40: “The salvation of the righteous is from the Lord; He is their refuge in the time of trouble. The Lord helps them and rescues them; He rescues them from the wicked and saves them because they take refuge in Him.”

Walking in Faith (Elfchen Series #115)

Posted on August 26, 2022 by bigskybuckeye

Worthy Journey

Accepting

God’s plan

Setting aside worries

Walking with His blessings

Obedience

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Transcending Grace

Revealing

Our weaknesses

Relationship with Jesus

Transforming each into strength

Healing

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Steady Anchor

Beholding

Faithful lifeline

With heavenly Father

Anytime, anywhere . . . He’s there!

Prayer

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Journey in Prayer (Elfchen Series #114)

Posted on August 20, 2022 by bigskybuckeye

Fostering

Praying

For neighbors

Spreading Good News

Christ walks with us

Supporting

Invigorating

Praying

Holy Father

Hearing His wisdom

Spirit’s light ends darkness

Renewing

Calming

Praying

For adversaries

Sharing Christ’s love

Division begins to soften

Healing

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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.

Spirit Within

Posted on August 14, 2022 by bigskybuckeye

From Romans 8:12-13: “So then, brothers and sisters, we are obligated, not to the flesh, to live according to the flesh—for if you live according to the flesh, you will die, but if by the Spirit you put to death the deeds of the body, you will live.”

Accepting Jesus Christ

Freeing from sin and death

Spirit within now calls

Freeing Word’s divine breath

Dwelling deep in our souls

Feeding with Living Bread

Spirit within now cares

Feeding from grace ahead

Suffering with Jesus

Walking from bloody cross

Spirit within now breathes

Walking free, evil’s loss

Stepping into hope’s light

Living under God’s will

Spirit within now speaks

Living through Christ’s goodwill

Praying to one Father

Speaking from empty heart

Spirit within now leads

Speaking with faith’s new start

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From Romans 8:26-27: “Likewise the Spirit helps us in our weakness, for we do not know how to pray as we ought, but that very Spirit intercedes with groanings too deep for words. And God, who searches hearts, knows what is the mind of the Spirit, because the Spirit intercedes for the saints according to the will of God.”

Season of Discouragement

Posted on July 13, 2022 by bigskybuckeye

From Nehemiah 1:3: “They replied, ‘The remnant there in the province who escaped captivity are in great trouble and shame; the wall of Jerusalem is broken down, and its gates have been destroyed by fire.'”

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Shining locomotive churning along

Life ascending every mountain peak

Suddenly, trusty light turns to darkness

Disappointment abounds, whom shall we seek?

Loyal tracks of faith, now wrecked and ruined

Trusting walls of protection, now in shambles

Shepherd’s gate to heaven, forever crushed

Life in darkness, attempts to unscramble

Season of discouragement, shrouds small faith

Eyes filling with tears, overwhelming scene

Kneeling below bloody, Golgotha cross

Prayer fills with forgiveness, hope blooms green

God’s attentive ear, mercy listens in

Rebuilding life within Christ, faith’s linchpin

From Nehemiah 1:11: “O Lord, let Your ear be attentive to the prayer of Your servant and to the prayer of Your servants who delight in revering Your name. Give success to Your servant today, and grant him mercy in the sight of this man!”

Kay Arthur Quote

Posted on July 11, 2022 by bigskybuckeye

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Are you weak? Weary? Confused? Troubled? Pressured? How is your relationship with God? Is it held in its place of priority? I believe the greater the pressure, the greater your need for time alone with Him.

From Isaiah 50:4-5: “The Lord God has given me a trained tongue, that I may know how to sustain the weary with a word. Morning by morning He wakens, wakens my ear to listen as those who are taught. The Lord God has opened my ear, and I was not rebellious; I did not turn backward.”

American-born Kay Arthur (born 1933) is an award-winning Christian author and Bible teacher.

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Worthy Journey

Transcending Grace

Steady Anchor

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Fostering

Invigorating

Calming

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