The last two years I have been studying the book of Revelation.  One of our teachers pointed out that the way we typically study the book is by taking the pieces and looking for their meanings and application often without looking at the immediate context and the way the original audience would have understood it.  Interesting I thought.  So here are some ideas that I have stumbl

 Distant Reminders

The crimson drank in the deep blue in streaks and swirls.

Violet, kissing, melding and embracing the richness,

reached out in tentative strokes, caressing the horizon

Where earth and heaven united in their response to 

The Master Artist's love.

So I am currently a little over half way through my stay in Nicaragua.  The people here are wonderful.  It is beautiful, but there is such a startling need.  I love the church that I am working with.  They are passionate about Jesus.  Last night I spoke on baptism and eight people who were there are going to get baptized.  But in case you think it has anything to d