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beauty wonder majesty the artist paints a tapestry of sky and earth for all to see the beauty wonder majesty i sing i dance i soar in praise i run and kneel i want to stay and see the beauty wonder majesty that fills my soul and makes me small and makes me still thankful for all the beauty wonder majesty

montana moments 2

montana 2016 2

It’s a beautiful world… I just pretend I am an artist…

 

montana moments

montana 2016

Grateful to be enjoying the beauty of God’s creation in Montana this week while teaching a class at Arrowhead Bible College. I haven’t been posting too much lately because my hard drive decided to get funky, then my Lightroom catalog joined in. All better now. Have a great week!

great hymns of the faith

great hymns of the faith

Taken in a small, beautiful chapel in Fishtail, Montana that overlooks the camp that I have had the privilege of partnering with.

montana light

montana light

Uhmmmm…no words…enjoy…

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montana sky2

 

Back to “The Treasure State”, Montana, for this post.  I am posting from New York this week while I visit with my elderly parents. Hopefully will find some time to share a New York photo or two. Have a great week everyone!!

montana moment3

montana moment3

 

This was taken one morning at Beartooth Mountain Christian Ranch, Fishtail, Montana. For the past two summers I have been a part of a team that has gone to this ranch to help with Camp Velocity: a 5 day camp for children in the foster care system of Montana. Due to my oldest daughter’s wedding and a missions trip with our church’s high school students I am sad to not be able to return this summer. I will miss loving on those kids, and the beauty of Montana.

rivers and stones

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montana_poem

montana moment

montana moment

For the past two summers I have been part of a team that has done some very special work at a camp in Montana. This camp brings together siblings that have been separated in the Montana foster care system. It is a beautiful thing to love on the campers and treat them to a few days of fun! It is also a bittersweet time with these kids, recognizing that some see their brothers or sisters only at this time, and, many have some very hard back stories. We have also enjoyed taking hikes into this beautiful part of the world! If you ever have the chance to go out to Montana, be sure to visit the Custer National Forest.

ryan

ryan

Taken this past summer in Montana, in the Beartooth Mountain Range. My good friend Ryan, and, yours truly. I’m the guy in the glasses. This is the first of three Montana themed posts.