Big Sky Buckeye

A writer's journey continues

Faith’s Dilemma

Posted on October 17, 2021 by bigskybuckeye

From Romans 7:14-15: “For we know that the law is spiritual; but I am of the flesh, sold into slavery under sin. I do not understand my own actions. For I do not do what I want, but I do the very thing I hate.”

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Even after salvation

Evil gathers temptation

Satan never giving up

His truth always false, made-up

Man continues to wrestle

Sin looks for place to nestle

Feelings of condemnation

Life bears guilty fixation

Inner conflict tears apart

Jesus speaks truth to each heart

Faith’s dilemma overcome

Favored, steady, beating drum

Savior’s blood wipes sin away

Blessed by love, trust never sways

God’s grace eternally flows

His constant love never slows

Father shall never reject

Those who faithfully connect

False promises never blind

Truth of Scripture filling minds

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From Romans 8:1-2: “There is therefore now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus. For the law of the Spirit of life in Christ Jesus has set you free from the law of sin and of death.”

Divine Favor

Posted on October 10, 2021 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.”

Dead from our trespasses

Sin ruling over man

Living outside God’s law

Called to accept His plan

God opens grace-filled door

Cooling desires of flesh

Sharing His mercy’s love

Today begins afresh

Salvation accepted

Lord’s spring of grace will flow

Tasting divine favor

Mistakes washed white as snow

Life christened with God’s joy

Made alive in Jesus

Overcoming weakness

Lord’s divine grace frees us

Eternal age to come

Lord’s love shall see us through

Saving us from darkness

Grace through faith comes in view

From 2 Corinthians 12:9-10: “But He said to me, ‘My grace is sufficient for you, for power is made perfect in weakness.’ So, I will boast all the more gladly of my weaknesses, so that the power of Christ may dwell in me. Therefore I am content with weaknesses, insults, hardships, persecutions, and calamities for the sake of Christ; for whenever I am weak, then I am strong.”

Monday Memories: Carry Our Burdens

Posted on August 30, 2021 by bigskybuckeye

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Walking

With weariness

Life’s heavy burdens

Causing missteps and stumbles

Coming

With light

Our Lord shines

Trusting always in Him

Casting

Our burdens

Upon His shoulders

Jesus will sustain us

Gentle

In spirit

Humble in heart

He will deliver us

Righteous

Reigning above

Immovable spirit

Lessens our taxing burdens

Jesus

Sending protection

The Good Shepherd

Caring for His flock

Sin

Washed away

By Christ’s blood

Our burdens grow lighter

Accepting

His Salvation

Following Jesus Christ

Our Lord and Savior

Patiently

Jesus waits

We come forward

Bearing one another’s burdens

Praying

With devotion

For one another

Reborn again through Christ

Christ

We believe

Follow God’s Son

Victory over our sins

Oswald Chambers Quote

Posted on August 29, 2021 by bigskybuckeye

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Salvation means that the Spirit of God has brought me into touch with God’s personality, and I am thrilled with something infinitely greater than myself; I am caught up into the abandonment of God.

From John 3:16: “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.”

Grateful Reliance (Elfchen Series #73)

Posted on August 27, 2021 by bigskybuckeye

Kinship

Peace

Composes harmony

Grace fills joy

Binds us all together

Relationships

Devotion

Grace

Divine presence

Love’s unselfish gift

Placing trust in God

Faithfulness

Deliverance

Faith

Gospel feeds

Believing in Jesus

Gift of Eternal Life

Salvation

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.

Life’s Firm Foundation

Posted on August 22, 2021 by bigskybuckeye

From Psalm 62:1-2: “For God alone my soul waits in silence; from Him comes my salvation. He alone is my rock and my salvation, my fortress; I shall never be shaken.”

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World’s foundations often shake

Failure crashes upon lives

Fragile planet in distress

How will we ever survive?

Earthly alliances break

Financial systems crater

Globe overwhelmed in turmoil

Where is our navigator?

Life’s storms never-ending

Future stands on wobbly ground

Weakest foundations crumbling

Who can help us to rebound?

Sharing His love, comes Jesus

Delivering freedom’s grace

Gathering in God’s fortress

Accepting Christ, let’s embrace

Rising from dark, empty tomb

Sitting at Father’s right hand

Saving us, Christ carries us

Life’s firm foundation shall stand

From Psalm 62:11-12: “Once God has spoken; twice have I heard this: that power belongs to God, and steadfast love belongs to you, O Lord. For you repay to all according to their work.”

Redemption (Elfchen Series #72)

Posted on August 20, 2021 by bigskybuckeye

Humble Walk

Works

Never enough

Come to Jesus

Accept His unearned grace

Salvation

Zeroed Out

Underwater

Sin’s soaring balance

Witness Calvary’s cross

Jesus pays our debts

Salvation

Whitest White

Sin

Evil’s tattoo

Life’s red stain

Jesus transforms to white

Salvation

Bridging Sin’s Gulf

Posted on August 15, 2021 by bigskybuckeye

From John 14:6-7: “Jesus said to him, ‘I am the way, and the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me. If you know me, you will know my Father also. From now on you do know Him and have seen Him.'”

Mankind born into sin

Separated from God

Our innocent goodness

Forever will be flawed

Bridging sin’s gulf, so vast

Stumbling imperfection

Seeking lasting mercy

Crying for affection

God knows our transgressions

Evil’s hidden darkness

All come to Him with guilt

Life’s absolute starkness

Bridging sin’s gulf, at last

Accepting Christ as Lord

Finding lasting mercy

Crucifying sin’s sword

God’s Holy perfection

Beyond our humble hold

Savior’s blood pays our debts

Christ’s forgiveness unfolds

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From the words of American pastor and Christian teacher, Charles Stanley: “Only the cross of Christ spans the gulf between alienation and reconciliation.

Believe

Posted on August 11, 2021 by bigskybuckeye

From John 14:6-7: “Jesus said to him, “I am the way, and the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me. If you know me, you will know my Father also. From now on you do know Him and have seen Him.”

Jesus, Son of Man

Healing and teaching

But, He’s so much more

God’s love, far-reaching

Believe and accept

Jesus, Son of God

Lamb, without blemish

Sinless and unflawed

Primary mission

Save this fallen world

Holy and divine

Savior’s love unfurled

Born in Bethlehem

Calvary’s cross waits

Unselfish journey

Christ accepts His fate

Father, Son, Spirit

Trinity in One

Path to truth and life

Darkness on the run

From John 10:29-30: “What my Father has given me is greater than all else, and no one can snatch it out of the Father’s hand. The Father and I are one.”

Trumpeting His Greatness

Posted on July 29, 2021 by bigskybuckeye

From Psalm 145:2-3: “Every day I will bless you, and praise your name forever and ever. Great is the Lord, and greatly to be praised; His greatness is unsearchable.”

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God’s worthy promises

Remembering always

Encouraging Word leads

Gratitude stirs our praise

Our God of Israel

Sharing thoughts in prayer

Trumpeting His greatness

Father’s Holy Word cares

Daily meditation

Worshipping His glory

Confessing transgressions

Faithful Gospel story

God’s firmness offers hope

Praising His blessed name

Infusing daily routines

His love lights brightest flame

To each generation

Walking with God’s mindset

Facing Calvary’s cross

Son of God pays our debts

Everlasting kingdom

Receiving gifts of grace

Hearing God’s steadfast truth

Heaven’s Spirit in place

From Psalm 145:8-9: “The Lord is gracious and merciful, slow to anger and abounding in steadfast love. The Lord is good to all, and His compassion is over all that He has made.”

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Kinship

Devotion

Deliverance

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Humble Walk

Zeroed Out

Whitest White

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