Tuesday, June 3, 2008

the triangle

Today we went to Capernahum, chorazin and bethsaida. It was awsome, a bit lighter day walking, at least it was flat walking, but great teaching. i have had lots of things to think about wandering through the cities and feilds where Jesus would have walked, listening to the words he spoke. it is always amazing to see it come to life. we talked about insula today and it reminds me how blessed i am to have the people in my acacia group that i do. it is awsome to be able to share life with people you love as G-d intended. I am also reminded that there is more G-d wants for us if we are willing to trust him. its easy to see in the picture of following someone, realizing how often you quietly question their judgement. it is sad really and humbling knowing that all the time i silently, and sometimes loudly question G-d's judgement. hearing the story of Phillip and his daughters is a tough reminder not to give up. we did get back early and went a swimming in the sea of Galilee, huge contrast with the dead sea. the salt from the dead sea permanently stained my shorts and was like hot bath water. the sea of galilee was cool almost cold and so refreshing after a hot day of walking. we take for granted how important water is to life, but here it is so easy to see, I pray that all of you have the chance to understand this experience some day soon.

Tben

P.S. Brooke I love you

1 comment:

The Blevins' said...

I know that lots of people are reading the blog honey...cause they tell me how excited they are to hear about your trip. I read it all the time, just haven't had time to post today. Anywho, I am so glad that you got to go swim in the sea of Galilee...i was sorry we didn't do that the last time. Have you had a chance to go shopping in the little store there yet? That'll be fun when you do. I love what you said about silently questioning G-d's judgement....i think we all do that unknowingly and are often unrepentent about that. We had a nice Acacia group on Sunday...missed you of course. Just got back from getting hay for the horses and so forth. They are doing well. The garden is blooming like crazy...lots of tomatoes and peppers. Mom is coming on Friday, so getting excited about that. Love you tons!! Enjoy Galilee.