Learning the little things

I often get caught contemplating the big questions in life.  What is my calling?  How can I help world poverty and hunger?  How do you put into practice the teachings of God?  Is God really just?  I mean there are a lot of stories in the bible....

But today I was watching two little boys of a friend of mine and we went to the park.  The older one, 4, found an acorn and remembered that earlier I had said that squirrels eat acorns and he said - "For the squirrels?"  The rest of the time he went looking for acorns and digging in the sand.

I was so proud that he made the connection and that today he learned about squirrels and acorns.  It was a big deal in his world and therefore, also in mine.

I struggle with parents who say, I want to let my child decide what to believe when they get old enough.  Well... if we really believe in God and God's love as our salvation - they we should care.  Kids are amazing and they learn so much in a day.  I hope that I can help share my love for God and his love for them to this family as we get to know each other better.

I also struggle with the verse - Only those who come like little children will enter the kingdom of heaven.  Little children don't simply believe what you say, they are inquisitive and get into everything and all over the place - (mentally and literally!)  It makes me have hope that when I have all these big questions, I am like a child trying to understand something much bigger than me.

God Bless you on your struggles and adventures.
Peace
your sister in Christ~Erin

Camp

I have noticed in my experiences online and in "real" life (if i may say that) many of us who are still active in the church - as a young adult that is kind of rare - have some kind of ties with a church camp.

I have been a counselor for two years and last year I was the Health person "camp nurse" as well as a couple more things. I have also been camping and going to church camp since I was young through high school. I love it! I am now majoring in Youth Programming and Camp Managament and I don't think I could be happier.

Have you had some kind of tie or connection with a church camp? Has it had any effect on you and your connection with the church in general?

Just thinking again. Hope you have a great day and enjoy some time outdoors! (I saw it snowing earlier and I'm soooo excited!)

God Bless!

What does nature mean to you?

Studing Natural Resources has given me a different appreciation for nature and the beautiful creation God has provided for us. Sometimes we are inspired by a breaktaking view, sometimes we are invigorated by an exciting lightning storm, and sometimes we are calmed by a reflective moment near a quiet stream. Journalling in nature is a great way to connect with is as is outdoor activities of all sorts.

What does nature mean to you?

God Bless,
your sister in Christ~Erin