Steve Cline on climbing mountains and our faith journeys

Friends, this is our third post from Steve Cline. Steve lives in West Virginia. I think that this post carries a great message to end one year and begin a new year with. We all have tough climbs, and some of them are dangerous and not everything that we cling to along the way is going to be helpful but our journeys have meaning and value and can take us to new heights and better vistas with the proper solidarity and guidance. This post also helps reinforce a point that is a basic premise of this blog: wisdom, beauty, and creativity are all around us and amongst us.

Dr. Ralph Stanley's "Great High Mountain" carries a similar testimony and message.

 

PJ Morton - The Better Benediction (Official Video)---Just a GREAT song of faith and reassurance!

 

Friendship...

 

David O'Quinn - Sweeter Than The Flowers

Just beautiful!

 

Trust and faith...

 

The Rt. Rev. Steven Charleston on faith, strength, and the sacred---From the Native American/Indigenous Ministries of the Episcopal Church

This could be the story of this blog...

"The more uncertain the world becomes, the tighter my grip on the faith that sustains me. I am not necessarily brave by nature. I am not even strong. But I have a deep confidence based on experience. I know where I need to be when the storm clouds gather. In the Spirit is my life grounded. In the heart of the sacred I will take my stand. The storms may rise and howl, but I will not turn from them, for I have the power of mercy above me, and the source of every hope by my side. I give my trust to the unseen that I may behold more clearly the coming of peace, the presence of peace, in the lives of all who love."

The Rt. Rev. Steven Charleston

Three closing thoughts for today...

A Coal Miner's Prayer

 

Tamela Mann - "Take Me To The King"

 

Evangelist LaShun Pace Singing Safe In His Arms!

 

Loving Without Limits by Dr. Marcus Cosby