Monthly Archives: April 2014

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Big Ole Pile

Big Ole Pile…. That’s me!!    by DanA

In this world, there’s a catch pen, a congregation of cows,

and behind the fence, these cows walk slow but sure.

And gradually over time, and it don’t take that long,

this ground gets covered, with manure.

How the manure piles develop, why they congregate here,

that’s something I aint quite figured out.

Yet it’s reminds me of me, and my very own life.

So here’s what this story is about.

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See you got to understand. I was low down and stankin’.

The cleanest name I could be called was manure.

Twasn’t the best of situatons, wasn’t my plan or idea,

I didn’t want this for my life, that’s for sure.

Stuck on that stomped ground, gettin’ crusty on top,

I stared straight into the bright morning light.

And there on the fence, nailed to a fence post,

was this man with his arms stretched out tight.

Jesus Christ I yelled! caused it scared me so,

that’s just something that I shouldn’t see.

Cause remember where I am? Right there, close to the middle,

see right there, yep that big ole pile of…. that’s me.

What I’m seeing can’t be, my eyes must be lyin’,

my heart says its real …. What’s this about?

I didn’t know what to do, didn’t know quite what to say.

Lord Help me!!… was all that came out.

That’s all that it took, cause He reached out, picked me up,

and from there began my new journey.

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Cause remember where I am! Right there in His Hands

see right there, that big ole pile, that’s me.

The Son of God grabbed me, and with His perfect touch,

His Spirit molded in me, through and through.

Old things past away, all things became new.

God planted seeds, and watered and things grew!

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From a heaping pile of nothing, comes new life and new meaning

Shucks, a song is now placed in my heart.

My Saviour saw fit, to come pick me up,

this organic mess, now has a new start.

His flowers now grow, from His seeds and His water.

From inside, God’s love sprouted out.

All you big piles out there, who’s lives have been changed…

you know what I’m talking about.

I’ve been changed By His love. I really can’t explain it.

You’ll agree ,that it’s still, a mystery.

Didn’t recognize me! Why, here I am, sproutin all of them flowers? DCIM100GOPRO

Thank you Lord! God’s Glory! That’s me!!

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Beauty

jamiehorse3        BEAUTY by DanA

There’s a beauty in these mountains, this picture’s clear to see.

Three beauties in the same picture,  all God made’em to be.

Those mountains in the background, play an important part,

giving Music Meadows it’s life,… from melted snow, a new start.

Those mountains do a lot, a geographical chore.

But just BEING  there, this inspires even more.

 

The beauty of the horse is seen,

by her calm and collected pose.

A beast of burden by trade, ….but her spirit,  freely grows.

Man’s domesticated partner, God’s special gift to the West,

revealing  God’s Glory, just BEING there.

That’s what this horse, does best.

 

There’s this gal, sittin’ on top.   A beauty, that’s for sure.

Wearin’ fancy clothes and a modelin’,

this cold weather, she’ll endure.

“Why do all this?” I ask her,  and she says right back to me,

“Dad, I’m BEING can’t you tell?  What God created me to be!

The people who buy the clothes that I sell,

know beauty is inside, from the heart.  They can tell.

It’s just like those mountains,

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True beauty lives in all things, comes from deep down inside.”

 

There’s a beauty in these mountains, this picture’s clear to see,

all creation here is BEING, what God wants it to be.

But a confession from this father, that I truly cannot hide!

I should’a taught that girl earlier, there’s an easier way to ride!

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I’m Being what God Created!!

Greetings!  This is it! The first of many weekly blogs that I wish to share with you.  What is it?  It’s a weekly story about my spiritual journey.  Church was physically, mentally, and scariest of all, spiritually, killing me! Being in church all my life, and also being a Baptist preacher, this was a kick in the gut to have to admit.   Religion, boring same old same ole, man- made rules,  and a whole lot of just going through the motions.  (Do you have any of these ‘diseases’?)

I wanted more!!  More from my marriage, more from work, more from “church”. Was there something wrong in asking God for this. I want MORE!

In my pursuit of having a REAL spiritual relationship with my Lord and Saviour, the Colorado wilderness became my home.  God taught me so much during this time of healing and becoming ALIVE again. How did He show me the REAL CHRISTIAN JOURNEY? Through several men, circumstances, scriptures, and me just being hungry for God’s direction.

My experiences with the guys at  thenobleheart.com gave me a way to get rid of the poisons of ‘religion’..(Thank You Lord for these guys.  Their glory is for Your Glory!! )  Gary, Sam, Jeff and all the guys within the Noble Heart community helped me see my Calling!  What is my Calling?  You’ll pick up on this theme over the next many weeks.  But, it’s to be what God has created me to be, and to help you see what you have been created to be.

Being a volunteer at Horn Creek Church Camp allowed me to ‘see’ as Jesus does.  This camp is truly a spiritual place.  The staff as well as the family campers showed true Christian love for each other.  Even though they were people (i.e. no one is perfect) it was refreshing to see True love and concern for their fellow man.

Where God really was being the teacher, or maybe I was just listening more, was in the great outdoors.  The fall while climbing….., the encounter at Wolf Mission….., the fly fishing adventure…., the dog that showed me more than any preacher could about having trust….., having a most spiritual experience in an 1890’s outhouse.  I could go on and on…….. Well I will.  This will be the stories that I share over the next many weeks.

One thing I learned that I want to share with you guys.  Even though I was surrounded by family and friends,  I was still trying to do this Christian walk by myself.  I realize now that that was part of the reason the devil was able to pull me down and ‘poison’ me.  It is vitally important that I don’t try this website/blog adventure by myself.  I need you to join me.   See Ya!!