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Published by Blue Ridge Christian News, page 30 – August 2026 When it’s not too windy, I am determined to paddle my kayak down toward the tree at the river’s edge where the eagles roost. No matter how many times I have an “eagle sighting,” I am thrilled at the opportunity to watch nature in action. Whether… Read more
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Summer 2026 is quickly coming to a close, but I can say with conviction that after multiple, fun-filled days on the water, as I approach the floating dock with our new Yamaha, I am now feeling more skilled. It’s true, I am more poised and self-assured. Regrettably, however, these positive feelings of mastery didn’t arrive… Read more
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I am an early riser – often up to greet the morning sun. Living on the river is never boring and watching nature does not disappoint. Read here on Blue Ridge Christian News, July 2026 edition to see the connection I make between honking geese and how human kind communicates with the creator. Read more
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Contrary: Opposite in nature, direction or meaning. When I was younger, I recall my grandmother telling me to “stop being contrary.” While I might have been an independent thinker as a child, I was most definitely not a debate-oriented kid. As an adult Christ-follower I might be inclined to disagree with the world’s way of… Read more
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Being raised in the Midwest, I didn’t know how much I would love the waters of the Chesapeake Bay. When I was twenty-one (forty-six years ago), I was introduced to sailing. I made a lot of mistakes when I was learning this new craft. My daughter still talks about the time I threw the anchor… Read more
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“The pessimist complains about the wind; the optimist expects it to change; the realist adjusts the sails.” William Arthur Ward I suppose you’ve heard the popular lyrics from “Running Like the Wind” sung by Marshall Tucker Band, but are you acquainted with the sailing term, “running with the wind?” “Running,” another point of sail, is… Read more
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I have found that journeying through life, like boating, is multi-faceted. For example, when on the water, one has several different points of sail from which to choose – as a means of determining a vessel’s direction relative to the wind. I believe the decisions we make (regarding our course and speed) will directly affect… Read more
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Are you searching for spiritual significance in your life? Spiritual Voyages promises to awaken your divine nature as you follow the Wind of the Holy Spirit. Read more
