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Monday Memories: Love Never Dims

Posted on March 2, 2026 by bigskybuckeye

From Ecclesiastes 3:1: “For everything there is a season, and a time for every matter under heaven.”

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Winter’s snow, cannot hide

Cherished love, deep inside

During darkness of night

Her love shines, always bright

Spring’s blossoms, love shares

Life’s newness, always cares

Nature wakens, each land

Her splendor, in God’s hands

Summer’s glowing spirit

Longing to walk near it

Love growing, day by day

Her grandeur comes this way

Autumn’s colored venue

Love fills each day’s menu

Landscape treasures each thrill

Her warmth hides winter’s chill

Seasons, patient with time

Faith grows, ever in rhyme

Righteous gifts, sing as hymns

Father’s love, never dims

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From Lamentations 3:22-24: “The steadfast love of the Lord never ceases, His mercies never come to an end; they are new every morning; great is your faithfulness. ‘The Lord is my portion,’ says my soul, ‘therefore I will hope in Him.'”

Originally published February, 2021.

Truth Forevermore (Elfchen Series #287)

Posted on February 6, 2026 by bigskybuckeye

Seamless

Trusting

Heavenly lamp

Spirit’s faithful beacon

Heart illuminated in light

Clarity

Dynamic

Placing

Burdens aside

Spirit’s embracing hope

Heart transformed by light

Tranquility

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Vibrant

Downloading

Resurrection’s peace

Spirit’s forgiving grace

Heart strengthened through light

Eternity

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.

Watchman Nee Quote

Posted on February 6, 2026 by bigskybuckeye

With fear and trembling we must reply upon God for guidance in the inner depths. This is the sole way to walk according to the spirit.

From Psalm 143:10: “Teach me to do your will, for you are my God. Let your good spirit lead me on a level path.”

Watchman Nee (1903-1972) was a Chinese church leader and Christian teacher. He authored a collection of Christian books, and he endured persecution for his beliefs. Ultimately, he died while being imprisoned for the final twenty years of his life.

Natural Refreshment (Haiku Series #363)

Posted on February 3, 2026 by bigskybuckeye

Waiting

Pre-dawn’s innocence

Preview with minimal light—

Sunrise holding back

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Awakening

Epic cataract

Lazy river’s destiny—

Crushing waters roar

Captivating

Creator’s spirit

Tall grasses reach to heavens—

Prairie much alive

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Through Nature’s Heart

Posted on January 22, 2026 by bigskybuckeye

Darkness transformed by sunrise

Energy welcomes new day

Nurturing all living things

Creation’s welcome ballet

Light sprinkles from each raindrop

Nourishment covers this land

Offering prized refreshment

Creation’s spirit as planned

Landscape transformed once again

Yesterday’s page turns over

Embracing scene’s blessed touch

Creation’s own makeover

Peace rises with ocean tides

Gentleness coming ashore

Earmarking time’s tomorrow

Creation’s open front door

Patience streams through nature’s heart

River’s living waters flow

Quenching eternity’s thirst

Creation’s whispers aglow

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Henry Ward Beecher Quotes

Posted on December 4, 2025 by bigskybuckeye

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Gratitude is the fairest blossom which springs from the soul.

Hope is sweet-minded and sweet-eyed. It draws pictures; it weaves fancies; it fills the future with delight.

Henry Ward Beecher (1813-1887) was an American pastor and abolitionist.

Faith in Jesus (Elfchen Series #266)

Posted on September 12, 2025 by bigskybuckeye

Always

Confident

Embracing peace

Transcended through Christ

Gathered in His love

Courageous

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Truthful

Compassion

Accepting grace

Nourished through Christ

Assured of His spirit

Undeniable

Witness

Trust

Fulfilling light

Saved through Christ

Transformed by His hope

Everlasting

His Gentle Spirit

Posted on August 3, 2025 by bigskybuckeye

From Psalm 23:4: “Even though I walk through the darkest valley, I fear no evil, for you are with me; your rod and your staff, they comfort me.”

Trusting heavenly Father

His gentle spirit always near

Offering sweetest taste of grace

Morning’s sunrise shall appear

Ruling over universe

Rod with staff, trusted comfort’s strength

Bearing conditional love

Father closer than arm’s length

Giving thanks for His presence

Father’s hands crafting faith’s high road

Singing praises for His efforts

Eternity’s seeds now sowed

Hearing when righteous cry out

His refuge sends rescue’s clear light

Redeeming all crushed in spirit

Father’s love shares His delight

Living in His blessed house

Faith’s steady journey now fulfilled

Feeling Father’s gentle spirit

Salvation forever filled

From Psalm 27:4: “One thing I asked of the Lord; this I seek: to live in the house of the Lord all the days of my life, to behold the beauty of the Lord, and to inquire in His temple.”

Creator’s Spirit

Posted on July 30, 2025 by bigskybuckeye

From Genesis 1:1-3: “When God began to create the heavens and the earth, the earth was complete chaos, and darkness covered the face of the deep, while a wind from God swept over the face of the waters. Then God said, ‘Let there be light,’ and there was light.”

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Stillness of another day

Creator’s spirit thrives

Composing eloquent song

Gentleness arrives

Morning’s sun always arrives

Creator’s love surrounds

Flowing with eternal peace

Harmony’s background

Wilderness coming alive

Creator’s welcome breath

Fathering tomorrow’s hope

Life renews from death

Nature’s intimate whispers

Creator’s rhythmic beat

Offering eternal joy

Love where rivers meet

Daylight replaces nightfall

Creator’s timeless clock

Aligning earth with heavens

Spirit’s key unlocks

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From John 1:1-3: “In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. He was in the beginning with God. All things came into being through him, and without him not one thing came into being.”

Charles Swindoll Quote

Posted on February 28, 2025 by bigskybuckeye

Nothing stands the test like solid character. You can handle the blast like a steer in a blizzard. You keep standing against the wind and the howling, raging storm because Christ is at work in your spirit.

From Psalm 119:165: “Great peace have those who love Your law;
nothing can make them stumble.”

Charles Swindoll (born 1934) is an American pastor and Christian author.

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