Big Sky Buckeye

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Righteousness Through Faith

Posted on January 14, 2024 by bigskybuckeye

From Romans 3:20: “For no human will be justified before Him by deeds prescribed by the law, for through the law comes the knowledge of sin.”

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Falling far short

With Father’s law

Darkness of sin

Man’s many flaws

False righteousness

Enemy seeks

Transgressions breathe

Judgment shall speak

Condemnation

Actions deserved

Love intervenes

Mercy preserved

Empty works fade

Grace filled with love

Sin meets Savior

Called from above

Calvary bleeds

Empty tomb’s light

Redemption saves

Heaven’s hope bright

Righteousness found

In Christ, our Lord

Through faith, not works

By His accord

From Romans 3:27-28: “Then what becomes of boasting? It is excluded. Through what kind of law? That of works? No, rather through the law of faith. For we hold that a person is justified by faith apart from works prescribed by the law.”

Hope Fulfilled (Elfchen Series #184)

Posted on January 5, 2024 by bigskybuckeye

Reflection

Hope’s

Quiet trust

Faith lifted up

Light fortifies tender heart

Song

Reaction

Hope’s

Faithful spirit

Following mercy’s light

Kneeling at Calvary’s cross

Prayer

Restoration

Hope’s

Steadfast love

Watching for light

Faith waits with patience

Redemption

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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.

Charles Swindoll Quote

Posted on December 17, 2023 by bigskybuckeye

Rather than trying hard to grope our way through the maze of man-made ideas and opinions, through Christ we find ourselves empowered by the tragedy and triumph of the cross.

From Romans 5:10: “For if while we were enemies we were reconciled to God through the death of His Son, much more surely, having been reconciled, will we be saved by His life.”

Merciful Grace

Posted on December 6, 2023 by bigskybuckeye

From Psalm 103:8: “The Lord is merciful and gracious, slow to anger and abounding in steadfast love.”

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Praising God eternal

His merciful grace reigns

Steadfast, abounding love

Unshackling evil’s chains

Praising almighty God

His glory always reigns

Filled with merciful love

Blessing life, changing lanes

Praising God’s steady hand

His endless grace shall reign

Forgiveness, heals with love

Boarding heavenly train

Praising God’s Holy name

Spirit coming to reign

His mercy shared with love

Covering distant plains

Praising God’s divine plan

Son’s kingdom born to reign

Taste lasting, grace-filled love

Washing white, sinful veins

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From the words of American pastor and theologian, Eugene Peterson: “God is sheer mercy and grace.”

Actions Never by Chance

Posted on November 1, 2023 by bigskybuckeye

From John 10:10-11: “The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy. I came that they may have life and have it abundantly. I am the good shepherd. The good shepherd lays down His life for the sheep.”

Father almighty

Designing redemption’s plan

Actions never by chance

Good Shepherd, faith’s steady helmsman

Shepherd’s faith searches

Teaching His flock, hear My voice

Actions never by chance

Heavenly angels shall rejoice

Angelic choir sings

Rising from cold, empty tomb

Actions never by chance

Redeemer’s grace faithfully blooms

Redeemer sheds blood

Forgiving each transgression

Actions never by chance

Father blesses without question

Father’s greatest love

Offering His only Son

Actions never by chance

Forever, His will shall be done

From John 3:16-17: “For God so loved the world that He gave His only Son, so that everyone who believes in Him may not perish but may have eternal life. Indeed, God did not send the Son into the world to condemn the world but in order that the world might be saved through Him.”

Redemption’s Ticket

Posted on October 15, 2023 by bigskybuckeye

From Ephesians 2:8 “For by grace you have been saved through faith, and this is not your own doing; it is the gift of God.”

Dotting I’s, crossing T’s

Life’s performance checklist

Nice life bestowed on thee

Knowing Father shall insist

Worshipping each Sunday

Dollars fill collection

Mirror says, “Good Christian”

Seeking Father’s affection

Feeling faith’s emptiness

Life’s perfection falls short

Redemption’s ticket waits

Striving for Father’s passport

Hearing at last, Word’s truth

New covenant shall rise

Hope’s mercy calls for faith

Fulfilling Father’s franchise

Receiving salvation

Despite life’s sinful walk

By grace, Savior redeems

Grasping Father’s faithful rock

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Leaving life’s performance treadmill, the Gospel’s true road offers guidance through our Savior’s blessed grace–as we walk faithfully in His light into new life.

Fueling Spiritual Needs

Posted on October 1, 2023 by bigskybuckeye

From Ephesians 1:3: “Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who has blessed us in Christ with every spiritual blessing in the heavenly places.”

Daily journey, full of needs

Holy God sees every one

With Living Bread, Father feeds

Faith’s light among us, His Son

Fueling spiritual needs

Son infusing them and more

Opening each heart, He seeds

Timely mercy, faith cared for

Adopted children of God

Trusted steps reach freedom’s place

Trinity, faith’s new tripod

Bestowing glorious grace

Forgiving life’s trespasses

Savior’s blood setting man free

Viewing faith through new glasses

From Calvary’s bended knee

Trusted insight, wisdom’s light

Destiny’s faith walks ahead

Spirit remains always bright

Leading to Heaven’s homestead

From Ephesians 3:7: “In Him we have redemption through His blood, the forgiveness of our trespasses, according to the riches of His grace.”

Trusting Always

Posted on September 17, 2023 by bigskybuckeye

From Psalm 37:5-6: “Commit your way to the Lord; trust in Him, and He will act. He will make your vindication shine like the light and the justice of your cause like the noonday.”

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Trusting always, Lord’s righteousness

Living under His cherished love

Filling each heart with His desires

Praises reign from heaven above

Trusting always, Lord’s promised light

Committing to His divine way

Shining upon mercy’s justice

Darkness vanquished, fading away

Trusting always, Lord’s faithful path

Sending love with His timely grace

Accepting redemption’s blessing

Peace extended, let all embrace

Trusting always, Lord’s hallowed Word

Reading as His blueprint unfolds

Gathering spirit leads us forth

Faith growing from Gospel’s foothold

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.”

All in with Jesus (Elfchen Series #167)

Posted on September 8, 2023 by bigskybuckeye

Elevating

Christ

Risen indeed!

Transforming faith’s cornerstone

Grace breathes with purpose

Justification

Transcending

Christ

Conquering death

Taking sin’s place

Calvary’s now empty tomb

Redemption

Following

Christ

Faithful shepherd

Hearing Savior’s voice

Wayward sheep now found

Assurance

Charles Stanley Quote

Posted on September 6, 2023 by bigskybuckeye

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When facing painful trials, we may be tempted to doubt God’s love for us. Remember that God orchestrated the greatest demonstration of love possible–His Son’s death on the cross.

From Romans 5:8-9: “But God proves His love for us in that while we still were sinners Christ died for us. Much more surely, therefore, since we have now been justified by His blood, will we be saved through Him from the wrath of God.”

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