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Oswald Chambers Quote

Posted on January 2, 2026 by bigskybuckeye

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Self-realization leads to the enthronement of work; whereas the saint enthrones Jesus Christ in his work.

From Philippians 3:10: “I want to know Christ and the power of His resurrection and the sharing of His sufferings by becoming like Him in His death.”

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.

Rescued

Posted on January 1, 2026 by bigskybuckeye

Buried among seeds of darkness

Fragile ember of light

Fractured so long ago

Breathing without hope this night

Surrounded by hidden shadows

Life searches for its peace

Emptied of hopeful thoughts

Whispering pain won’t decrease

Overwhelmed by hope’s icy breath

Tomorrow’s missing voice

Captured by someone else

Drifting, without any choice

Comforted by nurturing peace

Spirit scatters each cloud

Rescued by tender light

Trusting hope, darkness unplowed

Tim Keller Quote

Posted on December 31, 2025 by bigskybuckeye

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If God is not at the center of your life, something else is.

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.”

Tim Keller (1950-2023) was an American pastor and Christian theologian.

Henry Blackaby Quote

Posted on December 29, 2025 by bigskybuckeye

When you offer yourself to God as His servant, He first expects to shape you into the instrument of His choosing. He will always work in you before He works through you.

From Philippians 1:6: “I am confident of this, that the one who began a good work in you will continue to complete it until the day of Jesus Christ.”

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

Trusted Patience

Posted on December 28, 2025 by bigskybuckeye

From the words of American pastor and Christian author, Charles Swindoll: “When the sovereign God brings us to nothing, it is to reroute our lives.”

Surrounded by darkness

Human perspective fades

Thinking offers no choices

Feeling betrayed

Trusted patience in God

His fields of green shall sprout

Taking delight in His peace

Erasing doubt

Committed to God’s way

Today’s hope starts anew

Knowing mercy share His love

Transforming view

Witnessed truth in God’s Word

Calvary’s light unfolds

Rewiring faith’s new outlook

Praying tenfold

Rescued by Savior’s grace

Redemption now deploys

Forgiving, eternal love

Responding joy

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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.”

Charles Stanley Quote

Posted on December 28, 2025 by bigskybuckeye

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We must remember that the shortest distance between our problems and their solutions is the distance between our knees and the floor.

From Isaiah 40:30-31: “Even youths will faint and be weary, and the young will fall exhausted, but those who wait for the Lord shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings like eagles; they shall run and not be weary; they shall walk and not faint.”

Charles Stanley (1932-2023) was an American pastor and Christian writer. He was dedicated to leading a teaching ministry.

George Matheson Quote

Posted on December 25, 2025 by bigskybuckeye

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I will have reached the point of greatest strength once I have learned to wait for hope.

From Lamentations 3:25-26: “The Lord is good to those who wait for him, to the soul that seeks him. It is good that one should wait quietly for the salvation of the Lord.”

George Matheson (1842-1906) was Scottish pastor, Christian author, and hymn writer. His faith in God matured after becoming blind as a young man.

Oswald Chambers Quote

Posted on December 15, 2025 by bigskybuckeye

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Nothing happens in any particular unless God’s will is behind it, therefore you can rest in perfect confidence in Him.

From Matthew 7:11: “If you, then, who are evil, know how to give good gifts to your children, how much more will your Father in heaven give good things to those who ask Him!”

Shared Moments with Peace (Elfchen Series #279)

Posted on December 12, 2025 by bigskybuckeye

Meditation

Praying

To Father

Confidence within Him

Trusting in His control

Daily

Reflections

Seeking

Tomorrow’s light

Heart embraces prayer

With eagerness to ask

Truth

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Surrender

Waking

With Jesus

Morning’s prayer-filled mindset

Leaving worries at cross

Peace

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J. I. Packer Quote

Posted on December 7, 2025 by bigskybuckeye

Our high and privileged calling is to do the will of God in the power of God for the glory of God.

From Romans 15:13: “May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, so that you may abound in hope by the power of the Holy Spirit.”

J. I. Packer (1926-2020) was a English-born Christian theologian and writer. His given name was James Innell, and he spent most of his later years in Canada.

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Reflections

Surrender

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