Tuesday, November 17, 2009
Monday, November 9, 2009
Hiking the Bruce - Sept. 09
Three times this fall I had the privilege to hike various parts of the Bruce trail.
These photos are from 3rd hike north of Wiarton and south of Tobermory.
What a beautiful place we live in.
Tuesday, November 3, 2009
Newsletter Fall 09
Newsletter Fall 09
Hi it’s me again.
Why not grab a drink and we’ll sit down and have a short visit.
So much has happened it’s like God is accelerating everything in my life…
I can only briefly skip over a few things; the rest will have to remain unsaid…
Since the last newsletter I’ve attend three weddings including two sisters who were married exactly two months apart to the day.
Then during late July and August I was able to get together with various friends I had not seen for a while... and expect to see another friend from out of the province soon.
I also enjoyed two theater productions and lots of hiking with friends and new acquaintances along various parts of the Bruce trail.
Late Sept and through to early November has been extremely busy…
During this time God spoke to me in my bible study to let me now that Jesus also experienced crazy days that did not fit the plan and that He knows what I was going through and that as I keep my time with Him priority God can make what seems impossible possible.
By the time Thanksgiving arrived I was exhausted but I received three things to encourage and refresh me that weekend. One a friend emailed me the scripture Isaiah 40:29-31 He gives strength to the weary and increases the power of the weak. Even youths grow tired and weary, and young men stumble and fall; but those who hope in the LORD will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not be faint.
Another friend prayed for me meeting me both where I was at and what God has place in my heart for the year… Mark’s prayer renewed my faith when I was physically weary. It was like when Aaron and Hur lifted Moses arms when he was tried. Then that afternoon my niece came and gave me the longest hug ever.
Starting next weekend I’ll have a long weekend almost every week until the end of the year. While I have plans filling most of them I am still looking forward to the extra time off, to rest, to catch up on stuff and to just spend time in God’s presence as well as gain fresh vision and direction for the year to come.
Since the start of the year I felt I really should get some exercise worked into my schedule but it keep getting put off. There was always something else to do and I had little motivation to move it higher on my priority list but it was still a goal for this year. Then in late June when my niece and nephew was here for 2 ½ days I finally got the kick start I needed when we went out for an 8 km bike ride.
Since then, as I’ve already mentioned, it has primarily been hiking the Bruce Trail. I also this past weekend had a chance to try rappelling and zip lining.
The highlight of the day was on my last run on the zip line. It was the best run of the day but what made it so special was not the excitement of running off the cliff with the thrill, the rush, the freedom you feel as your feet leaves solid ground. Nor the ride itself or doing a free fall (by choice) on the repel down to the beach line at the end of the zip line.
It happened as I came in there was a father with two young daughters who had been taking my photo. The oldest girl was about 7 or 8, with eyes wide open, standing motionless and completely speechless as she took the whole thing in. I just smiled and said, “Its fun” before adding, “Maybe when you get older your father will let you try it too”. It was then at that moment that she blurted out “I just want to be like you”. Okay, it’s not spiritual or anything but just the way she said it made my day.
God is also teaching me to be still, wait on Him, in His presence…
I have also really enjoyed a small group at the church this fall called ‘Beside Still Waters’ in which we just worship Him and soaked in His presence.
There are so many songs that have touch my life since last writing I could not even try to mention them all… Nonetheless they tended to have two things in common – they are older songs and they speak of who God is.
The song that started it all is a great song that speaks about Gods faithfulness... While I only have the words for you I trust they will nonetheless minister to you and encourage you…
Chorus
You are faithful, Lord
Never failing friend
Unchanging God
Eternal Saviour
You are Faithful, Lord
Never waving guide
Unending Source
Ageless Creature
You are faithful, Oh Lord
More faithful than the sun to rise, the stars to shine
The seasons change you are, You are
More certain than the moon to cast the Light, the tides to turn again
You are, You are…
More faithful than our minds
Could ever comprehend
Your Word defines
You are, You are
More faithful than the things
We see and that our feelings
Seem to say
You Are,
You are…
As you have always been
So you will always be
The living Word
The Solid Rock
Who holds our hearts
In perfect peace.
The second song I’m going to mention is My Redeemer Lives – 4:35 min long.
The video clip they put with the song is of team Hoyt running the iron man. The iron man is a 4 km swim, 180 km cycling and 42km run.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VJMbk9dtpdY
If you have not heard of Team Hoyt (Dick & Rick Hoyt) and their story then you need to watch this 5:46 min long interview first. You’ll appreciate that video clip all the more. It’s worth the watch and speaks of a fathers love for his son...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wy8hOOvM0t0&feature=related
If this story blows you away just remember how much more God our heavenly Father loves you.
In summary worship has played an import role since the last newsletter. . I’ve seen an increased in connection with others, an increased in exercise, and learning to wait on God in a fresh way.
There is one more thing… but that will have to wait…???
Got you guessing yet??? Stay tuned.
B l e s s in g s B e y o n d Me a s u r e
Scott
P.S. There are three ‘Points to Ponder’ on my blog @ http://scottsblog2u.blogspot.com/
They may interest you if you have not already seen them…
Hi it’s me again.
Why not grab a drink and we’ll sit down and have a short visit.
So much has happened it’s like God is accelerating everything in my life…
I can only briefly skip over a few things; the rest will have to remain unsaid…
Since the last newsletter I’ve attend three weddings including two sisters who were married exactly two months apart to the day.
Then during late July and August I was able to get together with various friends I had not seen for a while... and expect to see another friend from out of the province soon.
I also enjoyed two theater productions and lots of hiking with friends and new acquaintances along various parts of the Bruce trail.
Late Sept and through to early November has been extremely busy…
During this time God spoke to me in my bible study to let me now that Jesus also experienced crazy days that did not fit the plan and that He knows what I was going through and that as I keep my time with Him priority God can make what seems impossible possible.
By the time Thanksgiving arrived I was exhausted but I received three things to encourage and refresh me that weekend. One a friend emailed me the scripture Isaiah 40:29-31 He gives strength to the weary and increases the power of the weak. Even youths grow tired and weary, and young men stumble and fall; but those who hope in the LORD will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not be faint.
Another friend prayed for me meeting me both where I was at and what God has place in my heart for the year… Mark’s prayer renewed my faith when I was physically weary. It was like when Aaron and Hur lifted Moses arms when he was tried. Then that afternoon my niece came and gave me the longest hug ever.
Starting next weekend I’ll have a long weekend almost every week until the end of the year. While I have plans filling most of them I am still looking forward to the extra time off, to rest, to catch up on stuff and to just spend time in God’s presence as well as gain fresh vision and direction for the year to come.
Since the start of the year I felt I really should get some exercise worked into my schedule but it keep getting put off. There was always something else to do and I had little motivation to move it higher on my priority list but it was still a goal for this year. Then in late June when my niece and nephew was here for 2 ½ days I finally got the kick start I needed when we went out for an 8 km bike ride.
Since then, as I’ve already mentioned, it has primarily been hiking the Bruce Trail. I also this past weekend had a chance to try rappelling and zip lining.
The highlight of the day was on my last run on the zip line. It was the best run of the day but what made it so special was not the excitement of running off the cliff with the thrill, the rush, the freedom you feel as your feet leaves solid ground. Nor the ride itself or doing a free fall (by choice) on the repel down to the beach line at the end of the zip line.
It happened as I came in there was a father with two young daughters who had been taking my photo. The oldest girl was about 7 or 8, with eyes wide open, standing motionless and completely speechless as she took the whole thing in. I just smiled and said, “Its fun” before adding, “Maybe when you get older your father will let you try it too”. It was then at that moment that she blurted out “I just want to be like you”. Okay, it’s not spiritual or anything but just the way she said it made my day.
God is also teaching me to be still, wait on Him, in His presence…
I have also really enjoyed a small group at the church this fall called ‘Beside Still Waters’ in which we just worship Him and soaked in His presence.
There are so many songs that have touch my life since last writing I could not even try to mention them all… Nonetheless they tended to have two things in common – they are older songs and they speak of who God is.
The song that started it all is a great song that speaks about Gods faithfulness... While I only have the words for you I trust they will nonetheless minister to you and encourage you…
Chorus
You are faithful, Lord
Never failing friend
Unchanging God
Eternal Saviour
You are Faithful, Lord
Never waving guide
Unending Source
Ageless Creature
You are faithful, Oh Lord
More faithful than the sun to rise, the stars to shine
The seasons change you are, You are
More certain than the moon to cast the Light, the tides to turn again
You are, You are…
More faithful than our minds
Could ever comprehend
Your Word defines
You are, You are
More faithful than the things
We see and that our feelings
Seem to say
You Are,
You are…
As you have always been
So you will always be
The living Word
The Solid Rock
Who holds our hearts
In perfect peace.
The second song I’m going to mention is My Redeemer Lives – 4:35 min long.
The video clip they put with the song is of team Hoyt running the iron man. The iron man is a 4 km swim, 180 km cycling and 42km run.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VJMbk9dtpdY
If you have not heard of Team Hoyt (Dick & Rick Hoyt) and their story then you need to watch this 5:46 min long interview first. You’ll appreciate that video clip all the more. It’s worth the watch and speaks of a fathers love for his son...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wy8hOOvM0t0&feature=related
If this story blows you away just remember how much more God our heavenly Father loves you.
In summary worship has played an import role since the last newsletter. . I’ve seen an increased in connection with others, an increased in exercise, and learning to wait on God in a fresh way.
There is one more thing… but that will have to wait…???
Got you guessing yet??? Stay tuned.
B l e s s in g s B e y o n d Me a s u r e
Scott
P.S. There are three ‘Points to Ponder’ on my blog @ http://scottsblog2u.blogspot.com/
They may interest you if you have not already seen them…
Points to Ponder
The Promise Ring
One day I dreamed a dream; a dream about a ring - a promise ring.
It was, however, no ordinary ring.
(Oh, I know, you may say, “No promise ring is ever ordinary to the one who receives it, for now, her dreams seem but a breathe away as she imagines walking down the isle, and like children the night before Christmas who have visions of sugar plums dancing in their heads so she has these and so many more dreams dancing about hers).
But this promise ring was different. It truly was no ‘ordinary’ ring.
It was a promise ring delivered by a messenger.
As the messenger slipped the small black velvet box containing the ring gently into her hands with his hands wrapping around hers so that she might hold the soft velvet box but not open it, for first she must hear the message that it contains.
The messenger warmly smiles as he says “this box contains a promise ring. A ring to remind you of the message I’m about to deliver. It’s a message from God. He wants you to know that He will be your Father, your Husband and your Friend. He will not forsake you or leave you - ever. He is always with you. He loves you. He cares for you. Trust Him, lean on Him. He’s there for you, always”.
Just then as the message ended he turned and slipped into the crowd, disappearing just as quickly as he had come. The young women was standing in awe still not quite sure what just had happened while at the very same moment knowing that God really does love her and care for her much more than she ever realized before. It was not about the ring for the ring was just a symbol to remind her about how much God loved her, and cared for her. That He would never leave her alone.
He gave Noah a rainbow and He had just given her a ring, a very special promise ring. A ring to daily remind her of His personal love and care no matter where she would go, or how she felt or what her need was, - God would be right there with her, guiding her and caring for her. This was no ordinary ring. It was a promise ring worth keeping. As the dream ended I wondered and knew it was not just about a young lady and a promise ring but about a promise for you and me to carry, daily in our hearts that the Father loves and cares for me, for you more than we could ever imagine.
One day I dreamed a dream; a dream about a ring - a promise ring.
It was, however, no ordinary ring.
(Oh, I know, you may say, “No promise ring is ever ordinary to the one who receives it, for now, her dreams seem but a breathe away as she imagines walking down the isle, and like children the night before Christmas who have visions of sugar plums dancing in their heads so she has these and so many more dreams dancing about hers).
But this promise ring was different. It truly was no ‘ordinary’ ring.
It was a promise ring delivered by a messenger.
As the messenger slipped the small black velvet box containing the ring gently into her hands with his hands wrapping around hers so that she might hold the soft velvet box but not open it, for first she must hear the message that it contains.
The messenger warmly smiles as he says “this box contains a promise ring. A ring to remind you of the message I’m about to deliver. It’s a message from God. He wants you to know that He will be your Father, your Husband and your Friend. He will not forsake you or leave you - ever. He is always with you. He loves you. He cares for you. Trust Him, lean on Him. He’s there for you, always”.
Just then as the message ended he turned and slipped into the crowd, disappearing just as quickly as he had come. The young women was standing in awe still not quite sure what just had happened while at the very same moment knowing that God really does love her and care for her much more than she ever realized before. It was not about the ring for the ring was just a symbol to remind her about how much God loved her, and cared for her. That He would never leave her alone.
He gave Noah a rainbow and He had just given her a ring, a very special promise ring. A ring to daily remind her of His personal love and care no matter where she would go, or how she felt or what her need was, - God would be right there with her, guiding her and caring for her. This was no ordinary ring. It was a promise ring worth keeping. As the dream ended I wondered and knew it was not just about a young lady and a promise ring but about a promise for you and me to carry, daily in our hearts that the Father loves and cares for me, for you more than we could ever imagine.
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