It was difficult terrain to reach the last few steps to get level with the bridge to cross over the deep ravine, a reminder that the last stage of life can be the most difficult. This was where William Wordsworth penned “The Highland Maid,” a love poem to a woman he was smitten with in this place.
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God on the Mountain is also God of the Forest
. No sooner had I thought this when a calming Presence said to me, "you are not alone, I am with you, and while you are about it why don't you just check out all the amazing plants, I created below you.” So, I got out my sketch pad and started to draw the wonderful and unique plants that I could see from my vantage point,
Suffer the Children to Come Unto Me
Through the process of creativity, God can begin His work of realigning thoughts and releasing the trauma that is held in the body with His redeeming love.
LOVING ‘OTHERS’
When Jesus was asked what the greatest commandment was, he replied, "Love the Lord your God with all your heart, soul and mind and love your neighbor as yourself. All the other commandments and demands of the prophets stem from these two laws and are fulfilled if you obey them.”
THE SCAPEGOAT
How can we live in Christ's victory or build resilience in the violent culture around us? How do we call out those in power to deal with unjust policies? It all starts in the Father's heart to forgive, as Jesus forgave, by His wounds we are healed. As individuals build resilience and heal, we bring healing into the world with us instead of carrying the guilt and shame of those who chose us as their' scapegoat.'