Saturday, November 27, 2010

Moments on Mountains - Old Testament

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Have you ever climbed a mountain before? There is a difference between climbing and hiking up a mountain. I have hiked up mountains – quite a few. Actual climbing? I think I would regard my first “climb” up High Rock as a climb, especially the last third up that mountain, when we hit snow. It was grueling, slipping, sliding, crawling and clinging onto my son, Shannon. But I made it! I had one thing that literally drove me to conquer this mountain – to congratulate my son on his success graduating and achieving excellent results at the University of Washington, U.S.A. In other words, I had a purpose – an aim, even at the age of 66 years.

Thursday, November 25, 2010

JOY on your Journey

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Is this JOY? Someone’s birthday whom you love? No, that is not joy!

Monday, November 22, 2010

Causerie Called “Cotacachi” – Part 17

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Come to Cotacachi with your camera. There is always something happening. Always a feast of fiestas! Work stops and everyone comes out to play and enjoy the jovial and colorful displays. It’s different! It’s stunning! It’s normal for Cotacachi!

Sunday, November 21, 2010

Causerie Called “Cotacachi” – Part 16

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Animals! What can we learn from animals? How do we react when we meet up with people different from us? The calf is willing to get a little closer to this new ???? friend. One approaching, the other apprehensive. Who do you depict? The calf or the dog? You are looking for a friend, but the one you are approaching is retreating. You feel rejected and keep your distance. Or are you apprehensive of some stranger trying to step into your private space?

Causerie Called “Cotacachi” – Part 15

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Building in Ecuador is unique. Steel rods are used throughout the structure. Every piece of steel is cut on site, and the steel columns assembled. I have never seen such hard-working and industrious people in my life. You almost get the feeling that you are the Egyptian and the slightly built men are the Hebrews, as seen in the Scriptures.