“The Lord bless you and keep you; the Lord make his face shine on you and be gracious to you; the Lord turn is face toward you and give you peace. So they will put my name on the Israelites,…
Asset or Addiction?
The wilderness can be an asset to us – helping us focus and find peace in God – or it can be an addiction where we live for it rather than God
Recreation Leads to Recreation
The words recreation – relaxing – and recreation – being re-created and renewed – are spelled the same way, in part because relaxing brings renewal.
The Tiniest Details
We tend to think of God as an almighty being. That’s not inaccurate. He created the world, He sees everything that happens, and he is alive and active in world affairs even to this day. (That doesn’t mean that evil…
Understanding Nature via God
I find it interesting – though not surprising – that many of the early conservationists knew God and saw Him in creation. John Muir wrote to a friend, “Aye, my lassie, it is a blessed thing to go free in…
So Very Genuine!
A comment I receive often from new people I meet is, “You’re so genuine.” It’s usually a compliment – they can’t quite believe that what they see is actually who I am. In today’s world, too many people are living…
Authorized Vehicles Only!
The other day, I was walking through a local park when I came to a sign next to a gate. “Authorized Vehicles Only,” said the sign. Without a second thought, I walked around the gate and continued on my hike.…
Psalm 65
Praise awaits you, our God, in Zion;to you our vows will be fulfilled.You who answer prayer,to you all people will come. When we were overwhelmed by sins,you forgave our transgressions.Blessed are those you chooseand bring near to live in your…
Acing the Test, Part 5
Joseph aced so many tests of faith and endurance on his road to the fulfillment of the promise God had given him. From disbelieving family members to being the lowest member of society, Joseph somehow held on to the promise…
Acing the Test, Part 4
Joseph aced many tests in his life. From belief in the face of obstacles to faithfulness when everything was going wrong, he managed somehow to hold on to what God had told him and watch it come to pass. I’m…