I think I learned quite a bit more about the experiences of those explorers today than I learned in all of my schooling, thanks!
Ps. I like the quote from Ephesians about The Full Armor Of God so much that I have 2 t shirts with Ephesians 6:10-18 proudly displayed on the back. One is short sleeve, the other long to allow me to wear it any time of year.
I never memorized any scripture back then, the nuns spoke mainly of Jesus, the Crucifixion, Adam and Eve, Noah, and the 10 Commandments. I think they found Bible Verses too difficult for young children who spoke English.
They were great women in many respects but I wish they would have delved deeper into the Bible.
Yes, we transform our decision making! Every life decision is impacted by how we have prepared ourselves spiritually, grounded in prayer and the Word! This reminds me of the OT story of Caleb, one of the faithful Israelite spies, who had to wait 40 years to get his land, but he kept himself prepared for when the time eventually came!
With all the usual caveats about native Americans, and the horrors inflicted upon them, I did not appreciate how new this continent was (to Western Civilization & people) until I married a native European. 'New' over there is <1,000 years. Here, as you note, it's closer to 200.
When I was researching my first novel, set in the *Canadian* Rockies, I was stunned to learn that one of its most magnificent features, the Columbia Icefield, <6 hours by car from the U.S. border, was not "discovered" (by Westerners) until 1896.
You're right. Those of us born in the United States have no real concept of time in that way. The very fact that the U. S. is not even 250 years old is crazy when you think about it. It's only a blip in world history.
I think I learned quite a bit more about the experiences of those explorers today than I learned in all of my schooling, thanks!
Ps. I like the quote from Ephesians about The Full Armor Of God so much that I have 2 t shirts with Ephesians 6:10-18 proudly displayed on the back. One is short sleeve, the other long to allow me to wear it any time of year.
Those were some of the earliest scriptures I memorized in grade school!
I never memorized any scripture back then, the nuns spoke mainly of Jesus, the Crucifixion, Adam and Eve, Noah, and the 10 Commandments. I think they found Bible Verses too difficult for young children who spoke English.
They were great women in many respects but I wish they would have delved deeper into the Bible.
Yes, we transform our decision making! Every life decision is impacted by how we have prepared ourselves spiritually, grounded in prayer and the Word! This reminds me of the OT story of Caleb, one of the faithful Israelite spies, who had to wait 40 years to get his land, but he kept himself prepared for when the time eventually came!
This reminds me of the verse from Psalm 23:4
Even though I walk
through the darkest valley,[a]
I will fear no evil,
for you are with me;
your rod and your staff,
they comfort me.
When we continue to remain in Him, it really doesn't matter what giant are we facing. We are carrying His righteousness with us.
Though, this habit doesn't come up in one day but as we continue to remain in Him, we grow and get renewed in Him. That's just His power.
Wonderful post, great spiritual message and timely preparation for the mountains I’m presently facing. Thank you Jason!
Amazing! Heard this story so many times but never connected it in that way to biblical truth. Really profound.
Thank you, Jana! I'm glad you found meaning in it.
With all the usual caveats about native Americans, and the horrors inflicted upon them, I did not appreciate how new this continent was (to Western Civilization & people) until I married a native European. 'New' over there is <1,000 years. Here, as you note, it's closer to 200.
When I was researching my first novel, set in the *Canadian* Rockies, I was stunned to learn that one of its most magnificent features, the Columbia Icefield, <6 hours by car from the U.S. border, was not "discovered" (by Westerners) until 1896.
You're right. Those of us born in the United States have no real concept of time in that way. The very fact that the U. S. is not even 250 years old is crazy when you think about it. It's only a blip in world history.
Thank you these daily's Jason.
Grace and peace to you, Christ is RISEN!