Big Sky Buckeye

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Jesus Comes Near

Posted on March 1, 2020 by bigskybuckeye

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Life’s wilderness breathes–this dark, lonely place

Falling away with sin, feeling disgraced

Searching for hope’s light, weary of darkness

Shame and guilt unmask tracks, never erased

Coming to this place, filled with prickly thorns

Plowing straight through, left bloody and battered

Searching for new hope, never forgotten

This harsh life’s future, forever shattered

Ominous clouds loom over horizon

Lightning strikes, temple curtain torn in two

Searching for a fresh start, to be reborn

Plodding into darkness, absent of clues

Deserving life’s worst, approaching the Pit

End of time arrives, stop and surrender

Searching for God’s Grace, feeling forsaken

Heavens brighten up, with newfound splendor

Stumbling steps make haste, Eternity waits

From bloody Cross, hope springs from empty tomb

Searching and accepting, come near this Cross

Salvation through Christ, our Father’s heirloom

Jesus beckons, come forward, taking knee

Bring sin’s burdens to the Cross, forever free

From Titus 2:11-13: “For the grace of God has appeared, bringing salvation to all, training us to renounce impiety and worldly passions, and in the present age to live lives hat are self-controlled, upright,and godly, while we wait for the blessed hope and the manifestation of the glory of our great God and Savior, Jesus Christ.”

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Receiving Peace

Posted on January 19, 2020 by bigskybuckeye

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From John 14:25-27: “I have said these things to you while I am still with you. But the Advocate, the Holy Spirit, whom the Father will send in My name, will teach you everything, and remind you of all that I have said to you. Peace I leave with you; My peace I give to you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled, and do not let them be afraid.”

Receiving peace, covering far and near

Generating from God’s genuine love

Peace be within us, God blesses our souls

Through His Word, accepting grace from above

Tranquility resting, among God’s flock

Lord forever standing, with heaven’s peace

Surpassing all of our understanding

Jesus lives, delivering life’s new lease

Rely on Christ, seeking His inner peace

Through our Savior, nurturing hearts and minds

In faithfulness, accepting Him as Lord

Teach us to follow, salvation we find

Living Holy Spirit, guided by God

Transforming love, joy, peace—granted from God

God’s Team

Posted on January 11, 2020 by bigskybuckeye

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Jesus gathers up His apostles from humble ground

Making up God’s team, their witness shall abound

God’s Word oversees the performance of this team

Standing as chief executive, seeing holiest theme

The Holy Spirit earmarks the hearts and brains

Serving as the binding glue, better than chains

Returning to the beginning of God’s creative time

Transforming a land, His Word continues to climb

The Creator conceives of a perfect place for man

Placing Adam and Eve in Eden, always His plan

But, Adam and Eve journey on a sin-filled path

Leaving the ample garden, under God’s wrath

From this moment, God’s team stumbles and wanders

Facing estrangement from God, His people squander

Jesus comes to bridge what separates us from God

Sitting at the right hand, coaching a humbled squad

God establishes His expectations, perfectly high

Faltering and imperfect mortals, will never satisfy

The team continues to collapse over and over again

Forgetting God’s Commandments, sin seems to win

Many teams measure success by the flashy show

Works by themselves, will never add much glow

But, Jesus shepherds His team on a brand new track

Following by faith alone, Jesus always has their back

He reminds us to always love our God in Heaven’s seat

Loving each other as you have loved Me, always repeat

A bloody, criminal’s Cross summons all to take a knee

Accepting Jesus as Savior, teammates look up to see

Our Father orchestrates, with infinite patience and love

Creating and molding, the Great I Am looks from above

Jesus remains alert at the Creator’s side

Carrying keys to eternal life, all bona fide

As team members, we must trust, follow, and abide

Playing for Jesus, His coaching is forever our guide

Angel’s Message

Posted on January 8, 2020 by bigskybuckeye

Summer’s radiant warmth fills the morning air

Playing children scamper, filling simple cares

Park trees arising with lively hues, bounty of dreams

Dancing shadows flowing beneath, moving like streams

People come and go, some stay for more

Singing above, summer birds fly and soar

Empty benches welcome many, resting a spell

Inviting a gray-haired man to sit now and dwell

Images scurry around him, some only in his mind

Remembering yesteryears, when all felt defined

Career, money, and power once meeting his needs

Sitting all alone now, like ancient dried-up reeds

One detail has been missing in his life

Leaving God has wounded like a knife

Alone, feeling forsaken, helpless at times

Living a life, nothing richer than springtime

Laughing and carefree, small children bring him joy

Filling his empty heart, much like a brand new toy

At God’s chosen bench, now sharing with a stranger

Smiling, a lady shares about a stable’s Holy manger

She notices him here quite often, sitting all alone

Inspired by God’s love, now enters his quiet zone

This visit and chat create sweet treasures

Sharing God’s Word, true by any measure

Jesus’ message of Salvation brings honest light

Kneeling, the old man accepts his Holy might

This worn bench brings God to a lonely heart

Allowing this man, a fresh and bold restart

Her assignment being fulfilled, now time to travel on

Replenishing this man’s heart with Grace and a song

Many others arrive at this park every day

Missing out on what this angel has to say

Seeking His Guidance

Posted on January 4, 2020 by bigskybuckeye

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From Psalm 37:23-24: “Our steps are made firm by the Lord, when He delights in our way; though we stumble, we shall not fall headlong, for the Lord holds us by the hand.”

God wants us to succeed today

Asking for our patience and trust

Allowing faith to rebuild hope

Studying from His Word, we must

Always trusting in our Father

Bringing us guidance and His love

Achieving good through His name

Touching hearts, His joy sings above

We are never forsaken, never

Leading, God offers direction

Finding the means, moving forward

Meeting trials with reflection

The wicked gather all around

Following the Enemy’s lies

Causing God to judge their follies

Coming Judgment Day will apprise

Our Savior’s coming, all waiting

Receiving God’s Grace, what a gift

The Lord standing with the righteous

Accepting His plan, lives not adrift

We may still misstep and stumble

Preventing us from falling down

Reaching out, God’s hand guiding us

Fleeing, the thirsty Enemy frowns

Through His Word, the Father blesses

Giving generously, all with love

Choosing Jesus, Salvation comes

Seeking God’s guidance, from above

From the words of Dutch priest, writer, and theologian Henri Nouwen: “A spiritual discipline is necessary in order to move slowly from an absurd to an obedient life, from a life filled with noisy worries to a life in which there is some free inner space where we can listen to our God and follow His guidance.”

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Hallelujah!

Posted on December 25, 2019 by bigskybuckeye

From Luke 2:1-7: “In those days a decree went out from Emperor Augustus that all the world should be registered. This was the first registration and was taken while Quirinius was governor of Syria. All went to their own towns to be registered. Joseph also went from the town of Nazareth in Galilee to Judea, to the city of David called Bethlehem, because he was descended from the house and family of David. He went to be registered with Mary, to whom he was engaged and who was expecting a child. While they were there, the time came for her to deliver her child. And she gave birth to her firstborn son and wrapped him in bands of cloth, and laid him in a manger, because there was no place for them in the inn.”

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Hallelujah!

Angels sing, from heavens above

Glory forever, to a newborn King

Praising Emmanuel, as they sing

Hallelujah!

Virgin Mary, mother to this Son

Jesus will be His blessed name

This world, never to be the same

Hallelujah!

Born in a bustling hamlet, Bethlehem

Chiseled in history, forever renowned

Baby in a manger, shepherds found

Hallelujah!

God with us, in flawless human form

Walking in our steps, we will trust

Witnessing a Cross, our Savior must

Hallelujah!

God lifts the veil of His great plan

His Son will bear our bloody sins

Forever, God’s flock will say “Amen”

Hallelujah!

All bow, take a bended knee

Praise our Savior in prayer

Darkness leaves, Jesus cares

Hallelujah!

God’s divine, sacrificial plan

Jesus comes in person, to save

He overpowers sin and the grave

Hallelujah!

Birth of this blessed, Holy child

Peace and joy, we will follow Him

His righteousness, a lasting hymn

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Redeeming Hope

Posted on November 10, 2019 by bigskybuckeye

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From 2 Peter 3:8-10, 13: “But do not ignore this one fact, beloved, that with the Lord one day is like a thousand years, and a thousand years are like one day. The Lord is not slow about His promise, as some think of slowness, but is patient with you, not wanting any to perish, but all to come to repentance. But the day of the Lord will come like a thief, and then the heavens will pass away with a loud noise, and the elements will be dissolved with fire, and the earth and everything that is done will be disclosed. But, in accordance with His promise, we wait for new heavens and a new earth, where righteousness is at home.”

Bringing hope to Abraham to witness and see

Blessings arrive from His Holy Father above

Abraham’s hopes soaking up spirit, only for thee

“So numerous shall your descendants be” with love

Rejoicing in hope, while persevering in prayer

Marks of a true Christian, travel through hope

Being patient with suffering, God does care

Allowing His Word to appear on our radar scope

Christ’s Resurrection delivers hope, so rich

Without hope, all feeling shamed and pitied

Setting our hope on Christ, forever a cinch

Living for Christ’s Glory, every town and city

All called to Christ, as the early Christians were

Teaching from the Apostles, encouraging our faith

We are all gathered by Christ, this is for sure

Inheriting a glorious-filled hope, step up to taste

Remaining forever steadfast in faith and love

Hope travels by way of Jesus Christ’s Salvation

Accepting Jesus as Savior, He reigns from above

The hope of His glory, will be our eternal station

With unwavering hope, encourage one another

Delivering a Resurrection, a living hope awaits

God is pure, Christ is pure—like none other

Hoping in Christ; enriching, enduring faith

Hope and joy will witness Christ’s coming

A cunning Satan cannot block the way

Waiting with hope, the angels drumming

Christ’s final promise will come some day

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Choose His Path

Posted on November 7, 2019 by bigskybuckeye

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We have a clear path to choose

Anything else, we definitely lose

A godless enemy brings emptiness

He prowls and waits, eager to strike

His path only leads to unhappiness

Our lives feel like a bursting dike

We see the good life in front of us

But the light comes with false hopes

Glamour and riches without the fuss

Darkness clouds over life’s periscope

Gloomy doom brings promises, so empty

A champion bears our guilt and shame

There is a better way, filled with plenty

Life truly means more than just a game

The Light of Salvation chases away the dark

Christ bears our wounds at a bloody cross

The enemy slithers away, gone is his spark

Jesus’ Holy righteousness reaches across

Our loving Father sacrifices His only Son

His shed blood atones for our sinful ways

An empty tomb declares, Christ has won

Accept me and follow, He proudly says

We have a clear path to choose

Anything else, we definitely lose

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Harvest God’s Treasures

Posted on November 3, 2019 by bigskybuckeye

From Luke 12:32-34: “Do not be afraid, little flock, for it is your Father’s good pleasure to give you the kingdom. Sell your possessions, and give alms. Make purses for yourselves that do not wear out, an unfailing treasure in Heaven, where no thief comes near and no moth destroys. For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also.”

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Mankind endlessly searches earth’s treasures

Wandering and looking under each rock

Few ever deliver much to measure

As time flees, few seconds left on a clock

Treasures worth seeking, always to be found

Depositing the seeds of faith with God

His Word brings a richness, lovingly bound

Accept now His Grace, with a “yes” and nod

No earthly treasure can compare to this

Eternal life awaits, accept His call

Taking up our cross, we follow God’s list

His Holy treasure, never fails or falls

Following our Lord, no need to measure

Christ’s blood brings a harvest of treasures

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America’s Minister of Encouragement, Dennis Swanberg, writes: “There is absolutely no evidence that complexity and materialism lead to happiness. On the contrary, there is plenty of evidence that simplicity and spirituality lead to joy, a blessedness that is better than happiness.”

Living to Give

Posted on October 3, 2019 by bigskybuckeye

Apostle Paul writes in Galatians 6:14: “But as for me, I will never boast about anything except the Cross of our Lord Jesus Christ.”

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Christ comes to the world

Bringing God’s love to us

Jesus sets the bar high

Higher than we can reach

Christ delivers two true teachings

To a sinful, unsaved world

Love your God, the Father

Love others more than yourself

Jesus does more than preach

He teaches us God’s truth

His hands heal the sick

Later pierced with sharpened nails

He raises up the dead

Just as He will rise

Christ, the Messiah, brings hope

He is Savior to mankind

Wearing a crown of thorns

Humbles himself on the Cross

Rising from a dark tomb

Christ forever defeats our sins

Christ serves His Holy Father

His sacrifice continues to give

He lives

The Resurrection lives

Eternal life lives

Respond to Christ in prayer

Humble, grateful—on our knees

Honor and praise Jesus Christ

Our eternal Savior and protector

His love lights the way

Accepting Jesus as our Savior

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