Memorial Day – Thanks

Memorial Day – Thanks

“Greater love has no one than this, than to lay down one’s life for his friends.” John 15:13 But God demonstrates His own love toward us, in that while we were still sinners, Christ died for us. Romans 5:8 I am humbled when I take time to consider what some people have sacrificed so that […]

Veterans Fishing Day – WWII Vet Elton

Veterans Fishing Day – WWII Vet Elton

He will listen to the prayers of the destitute. He will not reject their pleas. Let this be recorded for future generations, so that a people not yet born will praise the LORD. Tell them the LORD looked down from his heavenly sanctuary. He looked down to earth from heaven to hear the groans of […]

Owls

Owls

Photo by Rock R. The eyes of all look expectantly to You, and You give them their food in due season. You open Your hand and satisfy the desire of every living thing. The LORD is righteous in all His ways, gracious in all His works. The LORD is near to all who call upon […]

Puddles

Puddles

Jesus answered and said to her, “If you knew the gift of God, and who it is who says to you, ‘Give Me a drink,’ you would have asked Him, and He would have given you living water.” John 4:10 Hiking in the springtime with Stardog can be a thrill a minute. I don’t believe […]

Ponderosa Pine

Ponderosa Pine

And without controversy great is the mystery of godliness: God was manifested in the flesh, Justified in the Spirit, Seen by angels, Preached among the Gentiles, Believed on in the world, Received up in glory. 1 Timothy 3:16 I don’t remember when I first saw a ponderosa pine. They are rather majestic trees that are […]

Raccoon I

Raccoon I

For all creation is waiting eagerly for that future day when God will reveal who his children really are. Romans 8:19 NLT One of the interesting things about living in the mountains is you never know who might show up in the neighborhood at any given time. Raccoons can be found almost all over North […]

Courage

Courage

And let us not grow weary while doing good, for in due season we shall reap if we do not lose heart. Galatians 6:9 Sometimes whilst hiking the mountains, I get to see things I think are rather remarkable. I’ve walked past this tree a few times over the years and I don’t think there […]