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A. W. Pink Quote

Posted on March 1, 2026 by bigskybuckeye

Christ is the key which unlocks the golden doors into the temple of Divine truth.

From John 10:7-9: “So again Jesus said to them, ‘Very truly, I tell you, I am the gate for the sheep. All who came before Me are thieves and bandits, but the sheep did not listen to them. I am the gate. Whoever enters by Me will be saved and will come in and go out and find pasture.'”

Arthur Walkington (A. W.) Pink (1886-1952) was an English Bible teacher and Christian writer. Following his death, many of his writings were well-received by readers. This turnabout established him as an influential evangelical author.

Trusting Father

Posted on February 22, 2026 by bigskybuckeye

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

Daily interactions

Shared through Father’s grace

Trusting His guidance

Patience rises to embrace

Bountiful blessings

Reaped from Father’s love

Trusting His outlook

Hope’s voice descends from above

Count on each promise

Heard in Father’s Word

Trusting His mercy

Heaven’s peace shares its password

Eternity’s breath

Shaped from Father’s grace

Trusting His boldness

Faith’s journey strengthens its pace

Spirit’s nourishment

Stirred with Father’s love

Tasting His sunrise

Compassion fed from above

Navigation’s light

Fueled through Father’s Word

Trusting His vision

North Star forever unblurred

From Proverbs 2:9-10: “Then you will understand righteousness and justice and equity, every good path, for wisdom will come into your heart, and knowledge will be pleasant to your soul.”

Moments of Affirmation (Elfchen Series #289)

Posted on February 20, 2026 by bigskybuckeye

Guidance

Father

Calling us

Accepting His Word

Trusting His divine plan

Faithfulness

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Assurance

Father

Empowering us

Igniting spirit’s fire

Lighting way through darkness

Trustworthy

Endurance

Father

Teaching us

Forgiving each stumble

Sending out as disciples

Worthiness

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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.

Henry Blackaby Quote

Posted on February 20, 2026 by bigskybuckeye

You cannot continue doing things your way and accomplish God’s purposes. Your thinking cannot come close to God’s thoughts. For you to do the will of God, you must adjust your life to Him, His purposes, and His ways.

From Luke 22:39-42: “He came out and went, as was His custom, to the Mount of Olives, and the disciples followed him. When He reached the place, He said to them, ‘Pray that you may not come into the time of trial.’ Then He withdrew from them about a stone’s throw, knelt down, and prayed, ‘Father, if You are willing, remove this cup from Me, yet not My will but Yours be done.”

Henry Blackaby (1935-2024) was a Canadian pastor and Christian author.

William Cowper Quote

Posted on February 18, 2026 by bigskybuckeye

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Satan trembles when he sees the weakest saint upon his knees.

From Ephesians 6:18: “Pray in the Spirit at all times in every prayer and supplication. To that end, keep alert and always persevere in supplication for all the saints.”

William Cowper (1731-1800) was an English poet and hymn writer.

Monday Memories: Worthy Soldier

Posted on February 16, 2026 by bigskybuckeye

From 2 Timothy 2:3-4: “Share in suffering like a good soldier of Christ Jesus. No one serving in the army gets entangled in everyday affairs; the soldier’s aim is to please the enlisting officer.”

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Born as blessed children of God

Learning the Bible’s sacred truth

Strong in grace of Savior Jesus

Worthy soldier matures from youth

Listening to God’s witnesses

Faithful, Godly people speaking

Maturing in Father’s Spirit

Daily blessings from Christ’s teachings

Humbly serving in God’s army

Following footsteps, walked by Christ

Bolstered by our own suffering

Clutching faith, never underpriced

Our Father’s way, rich truth to say

Bringing total understanding

His Holy Word comes without chains

Gospel, forever commanding

From 2 Timothy 2:11-13: “The saying is sure: If we have died with Him, we will also live with Him; if we endure, we will also reign with Him; if we deny Him, He will also deny us; if we are faithless, He remains faithful—for He cannot deny Himself.”

Originally published January, 2021.

Embracing Tomorrow

Posted on February 11, 2026 by bigskybuckeye

From James 1:2-5: “My brothers and sisters, whenever you face various trials, consider it all joy, because you know that the testing of your faith produces endurance. And let endurance complete its work, so that you may be complete and whole, lacking in nothing. If any of you is lacking in wisdom, ask God, who gives to all generously and ungrudgingly, and it will be given you.”

Trusting with confidence

Facing life’s many trials

Testing of faith endures

Patience studies each mile

God supplies every tool

His wisdom offers light

Faith strengthened every day

Removing doubts each night

Leaving evil’s darkness

Rising sun brings great joy

Receiving peace through grace

Richness in truth deploys

Temptation’s breath withers

Forgiveness brings fresh start

Every chain now broken

Filling hope in one’s heart

Persevering each day

Walking with Christ above

Embracing tomorrow

Submission tastes His love

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From James 1:12: “Blessed is anyone who endures temptation. Such a one has stood the test and will receive the crown of life that the Lord has promised to those who love Him.”

David Jeremiah Quote

Posted on February 11, 2026 by bigskybuckeye

With Jesus living in our hearts, we can experience heaven on the way to heaven.

From Romans 14:17: “For the kingdom of God is not food and drink but righteousness and peace and joy in the Holy Spirit.”

David Jeremiah (born 1941) is an American pastor and Christian author.

John Eldredge Quote

Posted on February 8, 2026 by bigskybuckeye

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God’s grand strategy, birthed in His grace toward us in Christ, and nurtured through the obedience of disciplined faith, is to release us into the redeemed life of our heart.

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

John Eldredge (born 1960) is an American author, counselor, and lecturer on Christianity. More details are available on his website: wildatheart.org.

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.

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