Rocky Mountain High

08 Friday Jul 2011

Posted by Seeking Peace in Colorado, God, sabbath

I love the Rocky Mountains. I always feel closer to God when I’m in the mountains and it’s not just the altitude but the beauty of his creation that comes to life for me. There’s nothing I like more than standing in a river and taking in the creation around me. The week I spend here is my sabbath rest, certainly not how God may have intended it but it is the one time each year where I shut down and let the cares of the world float away.

EDIT: I had written the above post before leaving. While traveling on Thursday and listening to the Rangers game, I was aware of the fan falling over the railing when it happened. I was saddened to learn later the man had passed away. He was attending the game with his young son according to reports. I cannot imagine the effect this might have on Josh Hamilton who had tossed the ball to the man that he reached out for and fell. I read a report where Oakland pitcher Brad Ziegler was in tears after the game after watching the incident from the visitors bullpen.

I cherish the moments I have with my children and this incident is a reminder that those can be gone in the blink of an eye. I will enjoy this week with my son and cannot wait until I can hug my beautiful daughter next Saturday.
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Blogging Blah’s

06 Wednesday Jul 2011

Posted by Seeking Peace in Colorado, Harding, Uplift, vacation

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Last week I was in Searcy, Arkansas at Harding University as a sponsor for our youth group and a teacher and it was an incredible and uplifting experience. They brought in some great speakers each night and kept the kids busy and active in both learning and burning energy. I taught 3 classes on Tuesday and 3 classes on Wednesday and had a blast doing it. I love talking to young people who are getting ready to embark on so many new adventures of life. It’s an honor and a challenge to try and share some life lessons in a way that meets them where they are. I know I am ineffective on my own and pray always that God speaks through me so they will hear his message for their lives and not mine.

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I leave for Colorado on Thursday and will reach my destination on Friday where the high temperature is predicted to be 77. Sweet! I can’t wait to be there, relaxing, fishing and spending some time with my son. It’s a little bittersweet in that my daughter is still in Arkansas attending a two-week college program and won’t be with us but I know it’s a great opportunity for her and I’m glad she’s able to do that too. I still miss her though.

What’s Up?

19 Monday Jul 2010

Posted by Seeking Peace in Colorado, David Terry, Faith, Patience

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I’ve been away for a bit. I spent a week in Colorado with my kids and while the trip was hampered by some severely painful back issues, I cherished the time with them in the beautiful landscape that God created. I still think that God put South Fork, Colorado on earth so I would have a small glimpse of how wonderful Heaven will be.

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While there, I finished a book co-authored by a good friend, David Terry, entitled The Original Sanctuary. I was struck by the idea that South Fork has been my original sanctuary, the place I felt I could go that was safe, where I could feel God’s presence. My dream would be to spend a summer or own a house there. It might never happen but it is the place I always feel closest to God.

I continue to struggle with what God is doing in my life. A dear friend has reminded me of the saying “what doesn’t kill us makes us stronger.” I don’t feel stronger but maybe, like working out, it takes time and perseverance to become stronger. I keep asking God where he is and what, if anything, he is doing in my life. I read David’s words in the Psalms and can understand his questions so clearly. All the while I experience support and love from so many people and I know it comes from their heart and desire to by the hands and feet of God for me. Sometimes I can’t help but think I need to spend more time exploring my belief that I would have made a great Israelite, someone who keeps seeing God do things and then turning around and wanting more from God done the way I want things done. He gives me manna while I try to demand prime rib.

Today, I am so very grateful for God’s patience with me and His overwhelming forgiveness.

Grace and peace to you.