Big Sky Buckeye

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Living Truths

Posted on December 12, 2020 by bigskybuckeye

From Proverbs 23:23: “Buy truth, and do not sell it; buy wisdom, instruction, and understanding.”

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Philosophy breathes steady, faith’s living truths

Waiting with wisdom, long missing from our youth

Life’s daily chase may not be worth small treasure

Reading God’s Word, bringing life’s honest measure

Plan on giving more to others than ourselves

Blessing us with far more than dusty bookshelves

Jesus teaches us to treat others with love

Harnessing our Lord’s grace and peace from above

Trust lives as hope’s virtue, never to be lost

Securing it tightly, at ultimate cost

Our daily comfort zone brings false sense of peace

Rising up with Christ, offering life’s new lease

Failure teaches toughest lessons of living

Earning later success, praise with thanksgiving

Mankind’s world spins daily, filled with too much change

Praying to God, calms life with daily exchange

From James 1:17-18: “Every generous act of giving, with every perfect gift, is from above, coming down from the Father of lights, with whom there is no variation or shadow due to change. In fulfillment of His own purpose He gave us birth by the word of truth, so that we would become a kind of first fruits of His creatures.”

Trusting Him Alone

Posted on September 7, 2020 by bigskybuckeye

From Psalm 62:8: “Trust in Him at all times, O people; pour out your heart before Him; God is a refuge for us.”

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Sometimes waiting in silence

Seeking refuge, filled with hope

Salvation comes from the Lord

Conquers life’s slippery slope

All power resides in God

Filled with sacred, steadfast love

Eternal rock and fortress

Deliverance from above

Learning to always trust Him

Faith in God, speaking twofold

Earthly affairs, trusting God

Heavenly business, behold

Enemy of darkness plots

Lives of idleness, He seeks

All times, rely on the Lord

Prudence, uprightness shall speak

Our ship defies windy storms

Dark impulses, pushed aside

Journey on God’s trusted path

Faithful steps, He’s alongside

Conscience never contradicts

Casting burdens, hear the Lord

Serve Him with integrity

Heart fixed, trusting His accord

From the words of British pastor, Charles Spurgeon: “There is no more blessed way of living than a life of dependence upon a covenant-keeping God.”

Monday Memories: Trusting Our Lord

Posted on July 13, 2020 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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Anticipating in faithful silence for the One

From Christ, comes our Salvation He won

God brings deliverance from life’s trials

His steadfast love proclaims and smiles

Witnessing transformation by Christ’s renewing love

Pouring out our daily needs to the Holy Lord above

Witnessing the Apostles in their committed walk

Learning about Jesus as His words openly talk

God delivering His promise, acceptable and good

Trusting in our Heavenly Father, as we all should

As a single body with Christ, persevere in daily prayer

Meditating upon what lies deep inside, our daily cares

Trusting always, we come forth to pray

God standing as our rock, always stout

His fortress never shaken with doubt

Allowing the Holy Spirit, a welcome space to invade

Loving one another, because Jesus ultimately gave

Replacing negative thoughts with a positive way

Slowing down, counting blessings—let us pray

Spending less time, filled with our trivial worries

Praising God for His message of faithful courage

God’s kingdom depends upon His mighty hand

Feeling His promises, His will covers the land

Answering the great question for all to behold

Accepting Christ as Lord and Savior, so bold

Reveling in God’s glorious adventure, with trusting love

Allowing Him to assist, in sending answers from above

Trusting always, we come forth to pray

God standing as our rock, always stout

His fortress never shaken with doubt

From Romans 12:11: “Do not lag in zeal, be ardent in spirit, serve the Lord.”

Never Alone

Posted on May 27, 2020 by bigskybuckeye

I keep a daily journal of “take-aways” from my devotional readings. This poem was crafted from some of my February entries.

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Sitting alone and hopeless

Faith’s shadow, covered in rust

God awakens mind and soul

In His Spirit, words bring trust

Turning to God, always there

His footprints walking ahead

Through life’s hefty challenges

Our Lord brings our daily bread

Reading from His Holy Word

Always giving thanks and praise

Marvelous things, God has done

Our hope alive and ablaze

Growing in faith, from our woes

Therefore, pray . . . listen . . . follow

Righteous life following Christ

Savior’s hope, never hollow

Facing temptation each day

Alignment with Son of God

Blood and body shed for us

Boldly fleeing evil’s fraud

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From Galatians 6:1-2: “My friends, if anyone is detected in a transgression, you who have received the Spirit should restore such a one in a spirit of gentleness. Take care that you yourselves are not tempted. Bear one another’s burdens, and in this way you will fulfill the law of Christ.”

Charles Swindoll Quote

Posted on May 12, 2020 by bigskybuckeye

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Acceptance is taking from God’s hand absolutely anything He gives, looking into His face in trust and thanksgiving, knowing that the confinement of the situation we’re in is good and for His glory.

From Isaiah 43:18-19: “Do not remember the former things, or consider the things of old. I am about to do a new thing; now it springs forth, do you not perceive it? I will make a way in the wilderness and rivers in the desert.”

Trusting in the Lord

Posted on March 4, 2020 by bigskybuckeye

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The teenage boy has been battling an aggressive form of brain cancer for months. Mark has shown the unwavering courage of a young man who follows God without flinching.

His pastor, Wayne, visits Mark one afternoon. The teen has been at the hospital for several days as he is undergoing another round of treatments to battle his cancer. Wayne wants to share some of God’s Word with this courageous teenager.

Mark’s hair is gone. His slender frame looks even thinner than Wayne remembers. His young body is marshalling all of its resources to battle the foe within.

Mark’s bubbling smiles lights up when Wayne walks into his room. He is thrilled to have a visitor stopping by.

To prevent transmitting any germs or infections, Wayne is gowned up. He looks more like a skilled doctor than a pastor.

After several minutes of conversation, Mark surprises his pastor by sharing a verse from Proverbs 3:5: “Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and do not rely on your own insight.”

The fourteen year-old’s faith under such harsh circumstances is truly remarkable.

At the end of his visit, Wayne asks if he can pray over Mark. Mark quietly says, “Certainly!” The two of them share a few moments in prayer.

Walking down the hallway after leaving Mark’s room, Wayne thinks to himself, “I feel like Mark has ministered to me. I come to bolster his spirits, yet he is the one who reminds me to always trust in God.”

This story is based on a true life experience of a fourteen year-old boy. An entire community has rallied around him as he continues to battle cancer. He recently shared the verse from Proverbs in a video which has been shared with many believers. His witness to his Lord is inspiring indeed. God’s peace.

Amy Carmichael Quote

Posted on February 4, 2020 by bigskybuckeye

blue and black butterfly on green leaves

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If God can make His birds to whistle in drenched and stormy darkness, if He can make His butterflies able to bear up under rain, what can He do for the heart that trusts Him.

From Proverbs 3:5-6: “Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and do not rely on your own insight. In all ways acknowledge Him, and He will make straight your paths.”

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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Trusting Our Lord

Posted on October 18, 2019 by bigskybuckeye

From Psalm 62:1: “My soul waits in silence for God only.”

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Anticipating in faithful silence for the One

From Christ, comes our Salvation He won

God brings deliverance from life’s trials

His steadfast love proclaims and smiles

Witnessing transformation by Christ’s renewing love

Pouring out our daily needs to the Holy Lord above

Witnessing the Apostles in their committed walk

Learning about Jesus as His words openly talk

God delivering His promise, acceptable and good

Trusting in our Heavenly Father, as we all should

As a single body with Christ, persevere in daily prayer

Meditating upon what lies deep inside, our daily cares

Trusting always, we come forth to pray

God standing as our rock, always stout

His fortress never shaken with doubt

Allowing the Holy Spirit, a welcome space to invade

Loving one another, because Jesus ultimately gave

Replacing negative thoughts with a positive way

Slowing down, counting blessings—let us pray

Spending less time filled with our trivial worries

Praising God for His message of faithful courage

God’s kingdom depends upon His mighty hand

Feeling His promises, His will covers the land

Answering the great question for all to behold

Accepting Christ as Lord and Savior, so bold

Reveling in God’s glorious adventure, with trusting love

Allowing Him to assist, in sending answers from above

Trusting always, we come forth to pray

God standing as our rock, always stout

His fortress never shaken with doubt

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From Romans 12:11: “Do not lack diligence; be fervent in spirit; serve the Lord.”

At the Door

Posted on July 27, 2019 by bigskybuckeye

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Jesus stands ready

He understands life

With its hardships

He’s walked there

Experiencing it all

His body bears

Marks of death

Hands forever scarred

Feet harshly pierced

He defeated death

Empty tomb proclaims

He understands thee

Life’s never-ending turmoil

He offers hopefulness

Encouraging and loving

His reassuring voice

Calming all worries

Life’s sufferings appear

Generating lasting tenacity

Trusting in Him

Rock of Salvation

Sending steadfast love

From heaven above

Faithful and righteous

Extending into Eternity

Never be afraid

Always trust Him

Hearing His words

Praising and soothing

Giving peaceful strength

Against harsh times

Open one’s heart

Closed door opens

Jesus stands ready

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Here are two other Christian-based poems that have been previously published from a few months ago.

Falling . . .
Then Came Light

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