Big Sky Buckeye

A writer's journey continues

Pathway Toward Success

Posted on May 15, 2025 by bigskybuckeye

American baseball legend, George Herman “Babe” Ruth, had a simple philosophy as a hitter: “Never let the fear of striking out get in your way.” In his major league career, he endured many, many strikeouts, but he also hit record numbers of home runs.

Journey’s imperfections

Discovering each day

Simple philosophy

Always swinging away

Freedom to meet failure

Swinging again with might

Confidence maturing

Baseball rises in flight

Pathway toward success

Achieving one more dream

Every strikeout teaches

Lessons ride each sunbeam

Vision’s bright tomorrow

Learning from yesterday

New challenges arrive

Inning’s next double play

Courage stepping out front

Embracing today’s game

Fearless in attitude

Humbleness blends with fame

Transformative

Posted on May 14, 2025 by bigskybuckeye

From Isaiah 32:17: “The effect of righteousness will be peace, and the result of righteousness, quietness and trust forever.”

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Transformative in vision

Merciful justice reigns

Filled with Father’s righteousness

Harvesting ripened grain

Transformative in purpose

Judgment from Father’s hand

Thirst quenched by living waters

Saving this weary land

Transformative in mission

Refuge upon hope’s rock

Eyes opened to Father’s truth

Encouraging faith’s flock

Transformative in passion

Forgiveness of debts owed

Resurrection’s eternal light

Walking Christ’s risen road

From Luke 24:13-16: “Now on that same day two of them were going to a village called Emmaus, about seven miles from Jerusalem, and talking with each other about all these things that had happened. While they were talking and discussing, Jesus Himself came near and went with them, but their eyes were kept from recognizing Him.”

Kurt Vonnegut Quotes

Posted on December 19, 2024 by bigskybuckeye

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We are what we pretend to be, so we must be careful what we pretend to be.

And a step backward, after making a wrong turn, is a step in the right direction.

Kurt Vonnegut (1922-2007) was an American writer, whose prolific career of over fifty years produced countless works filled with his unique satire and dark humor.

Samuel Taylor Coleridge Quotes

Posted on November 12, 2024 by bigskybuckeye

Imagination is the living power and prime agent of all human perception

My eyes make pictures when they are shut.

Samuel Taylor Coleridge (1772-1834) was an English poet, theologian, and philosopher. He was considered to be one of the founders of the Romantic Movement in England.

Thomas Carlyle Quotes

Posted on October 17, 2024 by bigskybuckeye

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Silence is as deep as eternity, speech as shallow as time.

It is the heart that always sees, before the head can see.

Thomas Carlyle (1795-1881) was a Scottish-born essayist, historian, and philosopher. He was a leading writer of the Victorian era.

Heavenly Provisions

Posted on August 25, 2024 by bigskybuckeye

From 1 Timothy 3:16-17: “Without any doubt, the mystery of godliness is great: He was revealed in flesh, vindicated in spirit, seen by angels, proclaimed among gentiles, believed in throughout the world, taken up in glory.”

Receiving Father’s love

Heavenly provisions

Learning His trusted ways

Fulfilled with hope’s vision

Living with Father’s peace

Righteousness always leads

Blessing journey ahead

Strengthened with mercy’s seed

Seeking Father’s counsel

Daily conversation

Linking up through prayer

Rejected temptation

Fulfilling Father’s joy

Spirit nurtures each soul

Coming to Lord Jesus

Sanctified, faith made whole

Completing Father’s work

Upon His foundation

Accepting light’s guidance

Restored through salvation

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From 1 Thessalonians 5:23: “May the God of peace Himself sanctify you entirely, and may your spirit and soul and body be kept sound and blameless at the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ The one who calls you is faithful, and He will do this.”

Monday Memories: America’s Renewed Declaration

Posted on July 1, 2024 by bigskybuckeye

From John 8:32: “And you will know the truth, and the truth will make you free.”

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Blessed land stretching from ocean to ocean

Spacious skies wink at fields of abundant grain

Framed in by towering, majestic mountains

God’s Grace covering the land like fruitful rain

Lady Liberty extends her message of hope

Calling out, only demanding to breathe free

Ensuring freedom for the huddled masses

Keeping her torch lite, from sea to shining sea

Asking God to mend a nation’s ills and flaws

Lifting praises up to the Father above

His glory be forever praised here below

Liberty and freedom shall ring, filled with love

Forgiving our nation’s errors and transgressions

Healing hearts of discord, peace now safeguarded

Leading this nation out of its dark wilderness

Remembering an old path, long discarded

Nation founded from scratch, with lasting vision

“All men are created equal” crying out

Endowed from the Creator, come certain rights

Life, liberty, pursuit of happiness shout

“America the Beautiful” is a beloved song. You are invited to listen to this familiar song, as sung by Lee Greenwood.

Originally published July, 2020.

Unlocking Creator’s File

Posted on June 27, 2024 by bigskybuckeye

Early morning moon

Leaving at sunrise

Life awakens above

Welcoming brightest blue skies

Heavens’ newest page

Sharing rested smile

Vision captures each scene

Unlocking Creator’s file

Light follows skyward

Landing at treetop

Canopy’s leafy look

Holding up every dewdrop

Clouds shift overhead

Fluffing each pillow

Onboard timeless sunset

Rising with every billow

Gentle breeze humming

Composing fresh tunes

Harmony’s precision

Sailing toward fullest moon

Charles Stanley Quote

Posted on June 19, 2024 by bigskybuckeye

Although we may want our difficulties resolved immediately, what we really need is a bigger vision of God, not fewer problems.

From Jeremiah 32:17-18: “Ah Lord God! It is You who made the heavens and the earth by Your great power and by Your outstretched arm! Nothing is too hard for You. You show steadfast love to the thousandth generation.”

Monday Memories: Through Another Lens

Posted on June 3, 2024 by bigskybuckeye

Special Note: Sometimes my early morning time brings God’s Word into greater focus. This poem walks through a day filled with His vision.

Waking up early on a darkened, rainy day

Unable to walk, disrupting my morn with gray

Turning off the news, craving a necessary break

Immersing in other blogs, with their unique take

Sharing thoughtful comments, here and there

Always reminded, so many people truly care

This stubborn mind stores much, obsolete clutter

Causing my mature engine to cough and sputter

Life’s music sometimes offers a stimulating tune

Witnessing other perspectives, into an afternoon

Discovering positive discussions, comforting my mind

Challenging me to see, steps lead to future grace to find

Life’s lens sometimes fails, entirely clouded over

Like searching for a four-leaf, in a field of clover

As a culture, broadcasting anew from many landscapes

Exchanging ideas, opening our lens to exciting escapes

Our Lord, fashioning in us a curious intellect to wear

Stepping out, witnessing life as others wish to share

Reading God’s Word, helping to clear the murky view

Seeing life through His lens, aligning honest and true

Originally published March, 2020.

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