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Oswald Chambers Quote

Posted on June 24, 2024 by bigskybuckeye

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Trust entirely in God, and when He brings you to the venture, see that you take it.

From Isaiah 12:2: “Surely God is my salvation; I will trust and will not be afraid, for the Lord is my strength and my might; He has become my salvation.”

Oswald Chambers (1874-1917) was a Scottish evangelist and Christian teacher. Following his death from an illness while in Egypt during World War I, his wife took on the task of transcribing the detailed notes she had written from his lectures and sermons. Gertrude Hobbs Chambers’ efforts resulted in the publication in 1924 of MY UTMOST FOR HIS HIGHEST. I frequently read from this devotional, and it has greatly deepened my faith and understanding of God’s Word.

Joni Eareckson Tada Quote

Posted on June 21, 2024 by bigskybuckeye

In my weakness, I have learned, like Moses, to lean on God. The weaker I am, the harder I lean on Him. The harder I lean, the stronger I discover Him to be. The stronger I discover God to be, the more resolute I am in this job He’s given me to do.

From Joel 3:16: “The Lord roars from Zion and utters his voice from Jerusalem, and the heavens and the earth shake. But the Lord is a refuge for his people, a stronghold for the people of Israel.”

Joni Eareckson Tada (born 1949) is an American Christian author and radio host. Much of her work has focused on ministry in the disability community. Her life journey is a living testament to this quote.

David Gemmell Quotes

Posted on June 18, 2024 by bigskybuckeye

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A man’s strength is ultimately born of his knowledge of his own weaknesses.

Do not speak badly of yourself, for the warrior that is inside you hears your words and is lessened by them.

David Gemmell (1948-2006) was a British author, journalist, and newspaper editor. His prowess with writing fiction produced over 30 novels.

Charles Swindoll Quote

Posted on May 12, 2024 by bigskybuckeye

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God’s specialty is bringing renewal to our strength, not reminders of our weakness. Take it by faith.

From Proverbs 3:1-2: “My child, do not forget My teaching, but let your heart keep My commandments, for length of days and years of life and abundant welfare they will give you.”

River’s Glory

Posted on April 4, 2024 by bigskybuckeye

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From high mountain meadow

River begins fateful trip

One mile follows another

Flowing at steady clip

Creator’s light precedes

Clear path to river’s glory

Journey shaping each landscape

Scripting nature’s story

Time shall never stand still

River’s persistence will win

Always forward to its goal

Streaming patience within

Day will come, very soon

River sets up final score

Faithful waters running free

Asking for nothing more

Ocean’s waters ahead

Finish line in river’s sight

Peace traveling through its pulse

Pulling eternal might

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Wisdom Interceding

Posted on April 3, 2024 by bigskybuckeye

From 1 Kings 3:5: “At Gibeon the Lord appeared to Solomon in a dream by night, and God said, ‘Ask what I should give you.'”

Life’s adaptive landscape

Father’s faithful seeding

Walking new avenues

His wisdom interceding

Dreams flow with endless peace

Father’s mercy speaks

Offering new insights

His wisdom strengthens what’s weak

Sunrise brightens each mind

Father’s steady view

Filling one’s righteousness

His wisdom comes shining through

Day brimming with praises

Father’s grace feeding

Finding mountain meadows

His wisdom superseding

Light shall topple darkness

Father’s goodness flows

Choosing each time and place

His wisdom sends love to grow

From 1 Kings 3:9: “Give your servant, therefore, an understanding mind to govern your people, able to discern between good and evil, for who can govern this great people of yours?”

Rising to God’s Way

Posted on March 27, 2024 by bigskybuckeye

From Matthew 6:25: “Therefore I tell you, do not worry about your life, what you will eat or what you will drink, or about your body, what you will wear. Is not life more than food and the body more than clothing?”

Sinking in despair

Worries adding up

Christ calls us forward

Grace shall be enough

Fearing tomorrow

Worries might return

Christ speaking with truth

Hold His righteous hand

Searching for freedom

Worries seek backdoor

Christ shall strengthen faith

Hope waits to mature

Praying each morning

Worries bundled up

Christ bearing them all

Darkness transformed now

Finding blessed love

Worries now swept free

Christ’s mercy takes flight

Rising to God’s way

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From Matthew 6:33-34: “But seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well. So do not worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will bring worries of its own. Today’s trouble is enough for today.”

Charles Swindoll Quote

Posted on March 27, 2024 by bigskybuckeye

Because the Christian has the Lord Himself dwelling within, the potential for inner strength is unlimited. Only the indwelling, empowering Christ can give someone that much confidence.

From Psalm 107:9: “For He satisfies the thirsty, and the hungry He fills with good things.”

Source of Strength

Posted on March 24, 2024 by bigskybuckeye

From Isaiah 9:2: The people who walked in darkness have seen a great light; those who lived in a land of deep darkness—on them light has shined.”

Facing each new trial

Fearing defeat once more

Source of strength found in Christ

Witnessing His open door

Darkness shrinking away

Mercy’s light shining in

Source of hope found in Christ

Faith’s renewal now begins

Hearing His trusted Word

Walking truth’s righteous road

Source of hope found in Christ

Lessoning life’s heavy load

Bloodied cross flows with tears

Empty tomb sharing light

Source of joy found in Christ

Enemy’s lies taking flight

Accepting morning’s grace

Forgiving every sin

Source of love found in Christ

Believing what’s felt within

From Joel 3:16: “The Lord roars from Zion and utters His voice from Jerusalem, and the heavens and the earth shake. But the Lord is a refuge for His people, a stronghold for the people of Israel.”

Dee Brown Quotes

Posted on March 7, 2024 by bigskybuckeye

To survive, the weak must feed on the hearts of the strong.

Nothing lives long . . . only the earth and mountains.

Dee Brown (1908-2002) was an American novelist and historian. Published in 1970, his most famous publication was the book, BURY MY HEART AT WOUNDED KNEE. It detailed the history of western expansion in the United States through the eyes of the Native Americans.

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