Drought produces very little except … a fantastic supply of tinder. Initially, the onset of drought is slow and almost imperceptible. In humans, studies have shown that a person often mistakes signs of dehydration for hunger which even further confuses matters. As the dryness advances though, it is difficult to deny the overpowering thirst that inevitably… Continue reading A Spark – Is Fire Imminent (Part 2)
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Drought Condition – Is Fire Imminent? (The Prequel)
As I reflect on my last article, Fire is Imminent Part I, I realize a few things: My blog no longer has anything to do with its original intent (journaling my first marathon) and I really need to either start another blog or put some time into a revamping this one. That my running experience has brought… Continue reading Drought Condition – Is Fire Imminent? (The Prequel)
Drought Condition – Is Fire Imminent? (Part I)
Winter rolls into spring ushering in the hope of new life. Fresh green sprouts explode out of ground and branch, combining water and nutrients energy provided from above during the lengthening days, begin the annual process of replenishing the fruitfulness of the land. Surrounded by new life, an abundance of sunshine, and rivers flowing… Continue reading Drought Condition – Is Fire Imminent? (Part I)
When the Mountains Come to You
Mark 4:35-41: Jesus Calms the Storm Sea story … December 1992 on the USS LY Spear, crossing the Atlantic on our way home from the Persian Gulf. We were experiencing heavy seas for 5 days straight. The Spear was a flat bottomed, 645 ft monster of a ship. Being a flat bottomed vessel allowed her… Continue reading When the Mountains Come to You
The Unseen Farmer and an Unexpected Harvest
Mark 4:26-34: More Seed Parables Again I find myself reflecting on thoughts that I here expressed over and over again. Thoughts that have flooded my mind at times. Thoughts something like this. “Is this all that there is? I get up, do the daily routine, go to sleep and then start all over again. I… Continue reading The Unseen Farmer and an Unexpected Harvest
Get out of the Mud / Regaining a Grip
Yes, I have slipped on my commitment to sharing my journeys with Mark. I will pick it up again tomorrow. I loved mud. Walking in it, playing in it, slinging it … the boy in me has always considered mud to be an oozing, gushy, slimy delight. Mud between the toes is an experience to… Continue reading Get out of the Mud / Regaining a Grip
Sticks, Stones, & Stealing Satan’s Stuff
Mark 3:20-30: Jesus & Beelzebub I am not sure if this the origin of the term “demonizing”, but it would make a whole lot of sense if it came from this story. Jesus, instead of returning venom with venom, kind of teases them with His response, but adds a stiff warning at the end. Now… Continue reading Sticks, Stones, & Stealing Satan’s Stuff
Assembling the Posse – You do the Math
Mark 3:13-19: The Twelve are Appointed Twelve: We all know the biblical significance of the number 12. Obviously, to the people of Jesus time twelve was representative of twelve tribes of Israel and only added the excitement that God was doing a new thing. From my limited study, apparently 10 tribes were still considered “lost”… Continue reading Assembling the Posse – You do the Math
Healing of the Man with the Withered Hand
Mark 3:1-6 Healing of the Man with the Withered Hand Let me tell you about my best friend Charlie. I was deep into one of the worst years of my life. Due to an injury, I had lost my long time dream of wrestling in college and had subsequently dropped out of school. I had… Continue reading Healing of the Man with the Withered Hand
What an Awesome Justice System
Mark 2:23-29 – Sabbath Snacks Another few verses and another “I never noticed” moment. Like the whole fasting thing, Jesus was not be accused of doing anything wrong. He was being questioned about the actions of His disciples. It was His disciples that were feasting when everyone else was fasting … It was His followers… Continue reading What an Awesome Justice System