Monthly Archives: June 2014

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A Fun (and Wet) Journey

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Yesterday, Staci and I had a fun time with the Parkes Family.  The parallels between listening to our river guide, and listening to our Heavenly Father (Guide), are stunning.  Listening to Deniece, our river guide, was only part of what was needed on this wet journey.  Following her commands, in a timely manner, all together, and with energy allowed us to enjoy a GREAT adventure on the Arkansas River here in Colorado.  It’s a team effort.  We paddle, when we aren’t busy holding on.  Deniece steers and guides us through.

One thing I’m learning on my journey is this.  My Spiritual Journey is not a God and me…….  It’s a God and We!  You and I have other folks in our “boats” don’t we?

When asked if she could manage this trip without “our help”,(we paddle the boat sorta’), her reply gave me lots of insight.  She said, ” Yes, I can maneuver this boat down the river, but I need and want you guys to join in.

Do you ever think God needs and wants you to join in?   Why?  Why does an Almighty God need and want us to join Him?  Because, He wants and needs your life in Him to be personal.  It’s intimate.  It’s a true relationship.  It’s your decision.  “Grab a paddle!”

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2 Timothy 1:7 verse for The Guide

JourneyQuest guide 'Deniece'

   For God has not given us the spirit of fear, but of power, and of love, and of a sound mind.  2 Tim 1 :7

I lived that verse yesterday.  Meet my guide, Deniece.  She was full of energy,( love that Native American ‘yell’ she has).  She guided us down the Arkansas River here in Colorado.  She helped us, gave commands as how and when to paddle, shared in life’s experiences, and showed concern when one of our boat riders became a swimmer!  She laughed, sang, and truly was part of our journey.

She reminded me so much of …………. My Spiritual Guide, Jesus!    He shows us through His Holy Spirit that He is full of energy, guides, helps, gives us commands.  He shares, and shows concern for you and me when we “fall out of the boat”.  I don’t know about you, but my Jesus laughs, sings with me, and is truly a part of my journey.

Deniece, keep on with your witness. (yelling  AAYYAAYYAAYYAAYAAYAAYAA!!)

Do you know any guides in your Journey that are examples of Jesus and His Christian ways.  Let me hear from you.  Share in the comments.

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Are those “Claws” Sharp?

That’s the most asked question about my hawks and owls that I fly.  And YES!! They are sharp.

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The claws, talons is a more correct word, are sharp enough that I must wear a long thick leather glove. Sharp talons are vital tools that these birds of prey use to snatch and hold prey, protect themselves, and perch on a tree limb.

 

These talons and beak must stay sharp! The beak and talons are critical tools that these birds of prey use for their survival. Hawks have a way of sharpening their tools.  It’s by continually using them.  If you place a hawk in a pen, always giving it cut up meat (they don’t eat salads ya know!), their beaks will grow abnormally long.  This would require a manual process called “coping” to file the beak down to where it would function. My hawks must always be able to rip and tear their food.

What are your ‘tools’ that you must use on your spiritual journey?  I value my guidebook( the Bible), to keep me on path and to provide spiritual food.  To keep this tool sharp requires me to continually use it.

A new tool that I’m beginning to use more and more is my computer and the internet.  Yes, even in my wilderness, the internet is becoming a more valuable tool to reach out (to you guys) as well as a source of information.

If it’s on the internet it’s true right?  I’ll admit there sometimes is a fear in me about all this information on the internet.  But I shouldn’t fear this tool, but instead use a sound mind and let this power be used for God’s Glory.  My friend Derek at   http://derekouellette.ca/ has been a great help with advice about social media and the internet.

I have no spirit of fear concerning  those talons and beak.  But I do realize the power that these tools give this Red tail hawk. (I’ll show you my scar from wearing too short a glove.)

What tools do you use on your spiritual journey?  How do you stay sharp?

For God has not given us the spirit of fear, but of power, and love, and of a sound mind. 2 Tim 1:7