I love God and I love His creation! The two are inseparable: “For since the creation of the world God’s invisible qualities—His eternal power and divine nature—have been clearly seen, being understood from what has been made…” (Romans 1:20). And while I can (and do) enjoy God’s handiwork just sitting on my lanai overlooking my backyard, I’ve discovered the national parks provide an even greater variety of environments in which to worship and learn more about the Creator. My prayer is that my humble observations will strengthen your Christian walk, whet your appetite for your own exploration of our wonderful parks and, most importantly, in case you don’t know what in the world I’m talking about, encourage you to “seek the Lord while He may be found [and] call on Him while He is near” (Isaiah 55:6). He’s knocking on your heart’s door right now (Revelation 3:20).
May 21, 2013 I have set you apart to be Mine [says the Lord]. Leviticus 20:26 Let me catch you up on the newest members of the National Park Service (NPS). First of all, we now have 59 national parks,... Continue reading →
October 4, 2012 Lead me to the rock that is higher than I. Psalm 61:2 In case you’ve been wondering where I’ve been since August—I’ve been helping my mother move! And now I’m getting back up to speed on what’s... Continue reading →
April 17, 2012 Come, all you who are thirsty, come to the waters; and you who have no money, come, buy and eat! Come, buy wine and milk without money and without cost. Why spend money on what is not... Continue reading →
November 9, 2011 I would have despaired unless I had believed that I would see the goodness of the Lord in the land of the living. Wait for the Lord; be strong, and let your heart take courage; yes, wait... Continue reading →
March 23, 2011 For lo, the winter is past, the rains are over and gone; the flowers appear on the earth; the time of the singing of birds is come, and the voice of the turtledove is heard in our... Continue reading →
March 7, 2011 First of all, you must understand that in the last days scoffers will come, [saying], “Where is this ‘coming’ He promised? Ever since our fathers died, everything goes on as it has since the beginning of creation.”... Continue reading →
November 15, 2010 But now in Christ Jesus you who formerly were far off have been brought near by the blood of Christ. For He Himself is our peace, who made both groups [Jew and Gentile] into one, and broke... Continue reading →
November 1, 2010 Today, I’m doing things a little differently. I read some quotes by John Muir, who is often called the father of the national park system, and decided to feature them in this week’s blog, along with appropriate... Continue reading →
September 20, 2010 The tongue is a small part of the body, and yet…how great a forest is set aflame by such a small fire! And the tongue is a fire, the very world of iniquity…it is a restless evil... Continue reading →
August 30, 2010 Now is the day of salvation. 2 Corinthians 6:2 America is still struggling through economic woes for sure, but I see some hopeful signs of recovery, both nationally and personally. In the past few months, two people... Continue reading →