Author: Norm

Today is DAY 6 (May 8). The image of the straight paths along the ‘green’ slopes is striking. I agree, those slopes are not very green afterall. But it is the food they need, and the shepherd is taking care of them. This pandemic season certainly feels like those barely green slopes. But we have…

Today is DAY 5 (May 7). Following Jesus includes many unknowns and difficulties. But He leads us through the wilderness to a better place. We need to make sure we are staying on the path with the Lord. Are the words I speak, and the steps I take, the kind that Jesus would speak and…

Today is DAY 4 (May 6). It is hard to imagine a flash flood in the desert. I’ve had only a few flash floods (sudden crises) in my life. But I have had the experience of being stuck in the mud. Right now it feels as if I am slogging through this virus lockdown. I…

Today is DAY 3 (May 5). I didn’t realize how barren and lifeless the wilderness was. How can those trees survive such a barren wasteland? And yet they become lessons for life in this world. The rottem tree for shade and the acacia with roots reaching to the river. The tamarisk planted in faith and…

Today is DAY 2 (May 4). Two pictures stood out for me. First, the path through the mountains, and seeing only a little way. Not knowing how long this path will go, how long this desert will last. In this COVID-19 desert path, we have no idea what the future holds. But what shall we…