From My Journal (10/26)

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From Big Sky Buckeye

A genuine smile traverses a country mile with its extra grace, full of kindness.

Do you write a daily journal?  This inspiring thought comes from my journal, and much of what is written in my journal comes from reading and commenting on other bloggers’ posts.  Thanks to many of you for adding so much to my journal.

(Updated October 26)

From My Journal (10/25)

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From Big Sky Buckeye

Grace prepares one’s heart to forgive.  Jesus tears up life’s scorecard, ignores the “why” reasons, and encourages us to follow His teachings.

Do you write a daily journal?  This inspiring thought comes from my journal, and much of what is written in my journal comes from reading and commenting on other bloggers’ posts.  Thanks to many of you for adding so much to my journal.

(Updated October 25)

Treasure State’s Journey

Montana’s Crazy Mountains as pictured outside of the town of Big Timber. This photo was taken in late May, yet there remained substantial snow visible on the peaks.

Waking up on cold, frigid, winter morn

Looking like snowy storms, soon to be born

 

Pulling warm covers over this bare head

Let’s fast forward to new season instead

 

Always dreaming with bigness every night

Never alone, tasting perfect delight

 

Traveling ahead to hot summer day

Feeling urge to jump up, shouting to say

 

Has one ever seen more beautiful sky?

Sensational, unblemished blue so high

 

Treasure State’s journey, mines purest pleasures

Opening saddlebag, full of treasures

 

Shining high above, fullest sun in view

Sharing smiles with heavens, always be true

 

Western hospitality, comes this way

Be sure to come back, as we always say

 

From warmest hearts, joy overflows with grace

Montana’s Big Sky, lifetime’s “Last Best Place”

 

This poem reworks the theme from a previously published poem from 2019.  The much-improved verses were inspired by the 1990 publication of The Last Best Place:  A Montana Anthology.  Through eight chapters and over 800 pages, the works of numerous Montana authors can be read.  Each illustrates the unique way of life and history found in Montana’s Big Sky Country.

From the top left and moving clockwise:  Southwestern montana’s tobacco root mountains form the western wall along the madison river valley, montana ingenuity is discovered at a rest area along interstate 90, the hospitality of the community of ennis is found up and down its main street, the former parmly library building in billings–now home to the western heritage center, from a distance the “sphinx” formation is visible along southwestern Montana’s madison range (about 10 miles east of the community of cameron).  

From My Journal (10/24)

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From Big Sky Buckeye

Sometimes moving forward entails leaving behind some cumbersome baggage.

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(Updated October 24)

Merv Griffin Quotes

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If you make the customer a promise, make sure you deliver it.

It’s always been my philosophy:  Turn the page.  If something falls through, turn the page.  It’s over with, get used to it, get on with it.

Merv Griffin (1925-2007) was an American television show host and media mogul.  His accomplishments included:  hosting his own television talk show from 1962-1986, and creation of the television game shows “Jeopardy” in 1964 and “Wheel of Fortune” in 1975.  

From My Journal (10/23)

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From Big Sky Buckeye

Our life’s purpose becomes more simplified when we welcome the opportunity to see the road ahead through God’s lens.

Do you write a daily journal?  This inspiring thought comes from my journal, and much of what is written in my journal comes from reading and commenting on other bloggers’ posts.  Thanks to many of you for adding so much to my journal.

(Updated October 23)

From My Journal (10/22)

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From Big Sky Buckeye

Indeed there is joy to discover, even when completing life’s most simple tasks.

Do you write a daily journal?  This inspiring thought comes from my journal, and much of what is written in my journal comes from reading and commenting on other bloggers’ posts.  Thanks to many of you for adding so much to my journal.

(Updated October 22)

Janette Oke Quotes

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Experience teaches us when to wait and when to move forward.

Sometimes, the darkest part of the morning is just before dawn.

Janette Oke (born 1935) is a Canadian writer of inspirational fiction.

From My Journal (10/21)

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From Big Sky Buckeye

Through having confidence in Jesus, life’s mountainous terrain will look more like gentle hills with a faithful, navigable pass.

Do you write a daily journal?  This inspiring thought comes from my journal, and much of what is written in my journal comes from reading and commenting on other bloggers’ posts.  Thanks to many of you for adding so much to my journal.

(Updated October 21)

From My Journal (10/20)

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From Big Sky Buckeye

Praying to Father in Heaven . . . that His light will continue to allow faith to be nourished through His mercy.  May faith encourage hope, defined by a Savior, who brings peace, only found in His love.

Do you write a daily journal?  This inspiring thought comes from my journal, and much of what is written in my journal comes from reading and commenting on other bloggers’ posts.  Thanks to many of you for adding so much to my journal.

(Updated October 20)