This is about the heart beat of the great outdoors. Adventures of every kind await anyone who gets out there. I live amongst lakes,rivers, deer and bear country. What that means is growing a garden just feeds the animals and the grill is not safe on our screen porch from any number of bear that feel whats yours is mine.
The deeper into the wilderness one goes, the more there is a feeling of relating to nature and knowing how small and arrogant we are as a human race. There is a God and it’s not us. Nature consistently displays truths of the eternal Creator God who made it all. I hope to bring out some of those truths I have noticed in my wilderness and nature adventures. I hope to scratch the surface of eternal truths one might almost understand with a finite mind…enjoy
By the way, the header picture was taken from a river deep in the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness in northern Minnesota. That day there were walleye running over our feet when we hit the shallow rapids areas. To date my next trip will be #66 this spring. I feel privileged and thankful for every time I am able to enjoy God’s creation. Every day new stories could be told and I will occasionally put one into print with a life lesson attached or a new perspective. Please feel free to make helpful comments and I will visit your blog as well when you make yourself known when you “Like” something.
Thanks for reading,
Gary
Hi Gary, this is great, loved reading about the adventures and was so good to see you and hear you sing 🙂
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I’m glad you liked it. Fun to connect again.
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I’ve been enjoying perusing your stories, and lingering with your photos. And I must say I do rather fancy the little nook in cyberspace that you’ve carved out here. Good job, Sir. My privilege to follow your blog!
Blessings!
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I thank you as well for your fine work on the pit. you have raised the outdoor cooking bar fairly high.
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I love your About Page and the glory you bring to our God. ❤ Looking forward to following along on your adventures. Photography is a ministry that God was so kind to leave for us. It allows us to see some of the majestic things of God that we may otherwise never know of.
Praying for you! God loves you!
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Thank you so much Gail
I totally agree that Photography gives us a unique perspective. God pushes us to share what he gives doesn’t He.
As you know…The whole world needs to know God loves us and wants our Love. Gaillovesgod is a great handle.
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PTL! Thank you, Gary!
The 2 most important things I try to make sure everyone knows in whatever brief moment He gives us with others is:
1. God loves you! ❤
2. Gail loves God! aka (I love God! ❤ )
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I love Nature and I find peace and comfort when I am outside with all the beautiful things God created. I have done a lot of camping in my lifetime. I try never to miss a sunrise or sunset.
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And you are very handy with a camera Lizzy. You would love the BWCA Wilderness. My stomping grounds for remote camping and great photo opportunities.
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Was raised in the Pacific Northwest part of the U.S. Love those Rocky Mountains. Have spent lots of time in the great outdoors. I do love the wilderness areas with their beauty and quiet. The creatures of this world are something I love to photograph. I know you have a great time on your many adventures.
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Very lovely. Tha k you for sharing your stories. Check ours too. http://www.lifetimetraveller.com
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Thanks Jeric, i will check it out
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My husband and I have a small sign, it says, “In the woods we return to reason and faith.” Anytime we get the chance to breathe out in creation, we take it. Minnesota looks beautiful =)
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A great sign Jennifer. I’m usually in the woods or on one of the many lakes nearby daily. It’s almost a lost world in our day, even to those who live in it. Your books look very intriguing.
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I would enjoy connecting with you. Joe has told me a bit about you…
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Same here Randall Lets do it
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Hi Gary,
We found your blog when you found ours. Looking forward to hearing the inspiration God supplies to you as you pause and listen to creation.
These are difficult days and listening to the One who controls it all and loves us best is the safest place to be.
Blessings,
Tom and Debi
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Thank You Debi, You are so right about where our safety comes from. We should lean into God’s harness while here, as his joy is our strength
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Being in nature is where I truly discovered the truth of God. I love your site, Gary.
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Thanks karla
Me too. I continuously sort life out in the woods and on the lakes. Nature displays Gods. Creativity. In its own storms and suffering, whispers eternal things
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May you and yours be blessed with the nearness of our Father this Christmas season and have many opportunities to enjoy His presence in nature where you sense Him.
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Thanks Donna. Let’s raise a glass to the king of kings and awesome creator as we celebrate Christmas and ring in the new year
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Amen!
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I especially like this statement: “I hope to scratch the surface of eternal truths one might almost understand with a finite mind…” It reminds me that as much as we like to explain everything, we still “see through a glass darkly.” Blessings, Gary!
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So true Cindy. We were made for more than we can see, think, feel, express or experience. One particular day we might think so deeply that we know it was a gift from God to even get there. We know it happened, but, we cannot retrace our steps the next day
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