Many of us who read my blog do so because we enjoy being out in the wilderness. Or if wilderness isn’t available, we’ll settle for a good walk or jog through a local park. I’ve been guilty of saying, “I’m…
The Fruit of the Spirit in the Wilderness
Last week, we talked about how good trees bear good fruit. One of the interesting things is that God, too, produces fruit. Of course, He is behind the trees bearing their fruit in season here on earth (Jeremiah 5:24). …
Good Trees Bear Good Fruit
The last few weeks we’ve enjoyed fall at its finest. The leaves on the trees have been changing color and slowly falling to the ground, the sun has shined brightly illuminating the leaves. The weather has been warm enough to…
The Wilderness as a Life-Saver
When I was (somewhat) young, my parents purchased a cassette tape with a talented voice actor telling the story of Elijah and the prophets of Baal. He read the words straight from 1 Kings 17-18, but his voices and inflections…
A Pure Form of Acceptance
A few weeks ago, a hiking friend posted on social media her thoughts about acceptance and the wilderness. She ended by saying, “In nature, though, I’ve found myself more at peace than ever before. The water, trees, and critters…
The Time In Between
For no special reason, I was thinking last night about rest areas along I-80 in Iowa. They’re usually in the middle of a cornfield, very hot and humid in the summer, and bitterly cold in the winter. I was also…
But God Loves Them!
I was talking with a friend about last week’s post. Our conversation diverged into some of the truly lovely people we have met on our respective travels. The people who blessed us when we needed it most, the people who…
Rest or… “Rest”?
A few weeks ago, I got back from a cross-country adventure. I felt so happy, and I felt pretty much rested (minus a few hours’ sleep). In some ways, the trip was so very relaxing – but we really didn’t…
God Reveals Himself through His Creation
God makes Himself known through His creation – the things that He made. He said through the Psalmist, “The heavens declare the glory of God; the skies proclaim the work of His hands. Day after day they pour forth…
Psalm 98
1 Sing to the Lord a new song, for he has done marvelous things; his right hand and his holy arm have worked salvation for him. 2 The Lord has made his salvation known and revealed his righteousness to the nations. 3 He has remembered his love and his faithfulness to…