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Monday Memories: Taste His Goodness

Posted on March 18, 2024 by bigskybuckeye

David praises the greatness of God through Scripture found in Psalm 145, and these verses inspire this poem.

Each day life seems too normal

Monotonous and mundane

Beautiful bundle arrives

Hallmarks of our Lord’s domain

Blessing us each precious day

Spontaneous surprises

Praising our Father’s great name

Goodness comes in all sizes

Reaching depths of every sea

Loving each generation

Eclipsing highest heavens

Honoring God’s creation

Awesome and vast deeds come forth

Witnessing God’s mighty acts

Glorious splendor singing

Filling what life truly lacks

God’s everlasting kingdom

Harvesting abundant gifts

Faithful words stir greatest feats

Balancing life’s slips and shifts

Singing of God’s righteousness

Showering with compassion

Tasting His Holy goodness

Remembering His passion

Blessing His name forever

Amen

From Psalm 145:8: “The Lord is gracious and merciful, slow to anger and abounding in steadfast love.”

Originally published June, 2020.

His Wonderful Works

Posted on March 17, 2024 by bigskybuckeye

From Psalm 107:28: “Then they cried to the Lord in their trouble, and He brought them out from their distress.”

Filled with hunger and thirst

Delivering mercy’s love

His wonderful works breathe

Living bread from God above

Bowed down under sin’s weight

Seeing all darkness and gloom

Chains of bondage hold tight

Witnessing Lord’s empty tomb

Stirred with faith’s reborn strength

Grasping Christ’s confident hand

Mighty waters run free

Rising above fertile lands

Transformed trust in God’s Word

Fixing each eye upon light

Vision’s ultimate hope

Living within Shepherd’s sight

Delivered from troubles

Receiving His steadfast love

Goodness reigns forever

Giving thanks to God above

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From Psalm 107:31: “Let them thank the Lord for His steadfast love, for His wonderful works to humankind.”

Caring for Others

Posted on March 10, 2024 by bigskybuckeye

From the words of celebrated German-born writer, Anne Frank: “How wonderful it is that nobody need wait a single moment before starting to improve the world.”

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Gathering His flock

World hindered with needs

Christ’s teachings share grace

Unselfish love’s deeds

Following God’s Word

Single, perfect Lamb

Christ’s enduring light

Blessed telegram

Improving this world

Struggles helped along

Christ’s example leads

Actions always strong

Answering with hope

Aid for neighbors met

Christ encourages

Faith’s righteous mindset

Caring for others

Mercy walks ahead

Christ bringing comfort

Witness daily bread

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From Matthew 25:31-36: “When the Son of Man comes in His glory and all the angels with Him, then He will sit on the throne of His glory. All the nations will be gathered before Him, and He will separate people one from another as a shepherd separates the sheep from the goats, and He will put the sheep at His right hand and the goats at the left. Then the king will say to those at His right hand, ‘Come, you who are blessed by my Father, inherit the kingdom prepared for you from the foundation of the world,for I was hungry and you gave me food, I was thirsty and you gave me something to drink, I was a stranger and you welcomed me,I was naked and you gave me clothing, I was sick and you took care of me, I was in prison and you visited me.’”

John Chrysostom Quote

Posted on March 10, 2024 by bigskybuckeye

The rich man is not one who is possession of much, but one who gives much.

From Mark 21:41-44: “He sat down opposite the treasury and watched the crowd putting money into the treasury. Many rich people put in large sums. A poor widow came and put in two small copper coins, which are worth a penny. Then He called His disciples and said to them, ‘Truly I tell you, this poor widow has put in more than all those who are contributing to the treasury. For all of them have contributed out of their abundance, but she out of her poverty has put in everything she had, all she had to live on.'”

John Chrysostom served the early Christian church during the late 4th century and early 5th century in Constantinople where he preached and was a prolific writer.

Joni Eareckson Tada Quote

Posted on March 6, 2024 by bigskybuckeye

Nothing is surprising to God; nothing is a setback to His plans; nothing can thwart His purposes; and nothing is beyond His control.

From Isaiah 40:8: “The grass withers; the flower fades, but the word of our God will stand forever.”

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.

Taken From a Church Sign

Posted on March 3, 2024 by bigskybuckeye

Jesus . . . no roaming charges . . . no dropped calls . . . unlimited minutes.

From Matthew 28:20: “And remember, I am with you always, to the end of the age.”

Have You Never Known?

Posted on February 14, 2024 by bigskybuckeye

From Isaiah 40:28: “Have you not known? Have you not heard? The Lord is the everlasting God, the Creator of the ends of the earth.”

Have you never known?

God’s grace, covering this earth

Have you never heard?

Cold stable, virgin gives birth

Filling heavens with praises

God builds, He provides

Seeding faith with righteousness

His light serves as guide

Have you never known?

God’s Word shares His peace

Have you never heard?

Savior’s love renews faith’s lease

Hearing of Christ’s healing hand

God’s divine plan leads

Empowering man to change

Mercy’s tender reeds

Have you never known?

God’s desire to send His Son

Have you never heard?

Redemption forever won

Lamb of God, in heaven’s wings

God envisions hope

Bridge built between man and God

Savior levels every slope

From Mark 1:38-39: “He answered, ‘Let us go on to the neighboring towns, so that I may proclaim the message there also, for that is what I came out to do.’ And He went throughout all Galilee, proclaiming the message in their synagogues and casting out demons.”

Randy Frazee Quote

Posted on February 14, 2024 by bigskybuckeye

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God never calls us to be successful. He calls us to be faithful.

From Romans 1:16-17: “For I am not ashamed of the gospel; it is God’s saving power for everyone who believes, for the Jew first and also for the Greek. For in it the righteousness of God is revealed through faith for faith, as it is written, ‘The one who is righteous will live by faith.'”

Randy Frazee is an American pastor and Christian author. As a teacher and innovator, he is dedicated to leading others in Bible engagement, spiritual formation, and biblical community.

Marie Chapian Quote

Posted on February 11, 2024 by bigskybuckeye

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Heaven on earth is knowing God, loving God, allowing Him to shine within us, and experiencing His power and presence in all we think and do.

From 1 Thessalonians 2:11-12: “As you know, we dealt with each one of you like a father with his children, urging and encouraging you and pleading that you lead a life worthy of God, who calls you into His own kingdom and glory.”

Marie Chapian (born 1938) is an American writer and radio ministry host.

Frederick Buechner Quote

Posted on January 29, 2024 by bigskybuckeye

The place where God calls you to is the place where your deep gladness and the world’s deep hunger meet.

From John 15:16: “You did not choose Me, but I chose you. And I appointed you to go and bear fruit, fruit that will last, so that the Father will give you whatever you ask Him in My name.”

Frederick Buechner (1926-2022) was an American pastor, Christian theologian, and author. His writings were published in 39 books, which included several different genres.

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