April 7, and it's snowing. Despite the fact that April snows are not all that unusual in central Appalachia, there's something about a blast of winter in the gathering spring that's just, well, a little depressing. Predictably, this little weather system has turned my mind to the metaphors God reveals to us about himself through … Continue reading Snow joke!
Gospel
“Don’t believe everything you think.”
Just read a very interesting interview with Susan Isaacs on her new book, "Conversations with an Angry God," on the Burnside Writers Collective site. Fascinating how often we worship the image of God we create for ourselves rather than the true God who created us in His image. Enjoy!
Spring hopes eternal
I smelled it this morning. The vernal aroma swept down off the ridge behind the house and danced across our little creek bed. Pried loose from some early foothold in North Georgia, Spring is making its first foray into the central Appalachian foothills. It's only early February here, and Winter will undoubtedly beat back Spring's … Continue reading Spring hopes eternal
Two most important articles I’ve read this year
Pursuant to last week's pledge to update weekly even if it was just quick links, I offer the following two articles. BWC is a site (with their own blog) which I read regularly; the link from The Times comes from my friend Brian Boley. Interesting insights on the global food crisis and the Church's response: … Continue reading Two most important articles I’ve read this year
Coolest Fly Fishing Catalog Ever
If you're a flyfisherman (or are related to one) and don't get the catalog from Blue Ribbon Flies in West Yellowstone, Montana, you are missing out on one of the real treats of our sport. I first visited BRF on my maiden voyage to Yellowstone Country in July of 2003. I had heard of shop owners … Continue reading Coolest Fly Fishing Catalog Ever
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