tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-122851572024-03-07T16:38:45.800-08:00Sugarloaf MountainThis is my place for writing and reflecting on life here in the mountains. Close to the sky, close to my children and family and most certainly feeling the closeness of God my Savior.David Edwardhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02690273066219097101noreply@blogger.comBlogger1331125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12285157.post-37402460956985049832024-03-03T04:52:00.000-08:002024-03-03T04:52:37.873-08:00i am starting to wonder<p> wonderment - please define that for yourself</p><p>mostly a positive quality and also universal, we wonder at what we do not know: the cosmos</p><p>we wonder at a butterfly wing, or the speed of a falcon, perhaps the blue of a lake</p><p>sad times we can wonder, "what went wrong?, what did I do? How can people be like that?</p><p>March came in like a lamb and in just a day the lion showed its teeth</p><p>I pray today for broken men, lonely boys and families that can not properly connect.<br /></p>David Edwardhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02690273066219097101noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12285157.post-7475145023929343792023-11-13T04:31:00.000-08:002023-11-13T04:31:18.354-08:00The Most Startling Claim Ever Made, Part 2 (John 5:21–24) This is my first Pastor<iframe width="480" height="270" src="https://youtube.com/embed/OWetX3vv4yM?si=4EsogJd65hiHIKhi" frameborder="0"></iframe>David Edwardhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02690273066219097101noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12285157.post-73593658824289676522023-08-10T05:47:00.000-07:002023-08-10T05:47:03.096-07:00Beware of Good Liars by Francis Chan<iframe width="480" height="270" src="https://youtube.com/embed/EZDVfZVd-HM" frameborder="0"></iframe>David Edwardhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02690273066219097101noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12285157.post-65688786452948405742021-03-10T07:50:00.000-08:002021-03-10T07:50:23.232-08:00women in my history<p> real, imaginary... biological and otherwise related</p><p><b>women have profoundly affected my life thus far</b></p><p><b><i>thanks MOM for wanting a brown eyed boy, here I am and the eyes that saw so clearly for 64+years have cataracts and through surgeries, new lenses, Yay</i></b></p><p><b><i>Mom was a superb example to me of Faith and works, of Grace and mercy, of being strict, but understanding the boy in me that took so long to grow up.</i></b></p><p><b><i>Heaven (did) help the women I dated in High School and college, I was a fun fool, and a clueless clown. Hope I did not ruin anyone permanently. I may have been ruined, but not by any ONE woman, nor permanently, but every encounter led to </i> </b><br /></p>David Edwardhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02690273066219097101noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12285157.post-72613173945391302832021-03-10T05:03:00.001-08:002021-03-10T05:03:19.859-08:00strange dreams, and weird movie<p><span style="font-size: medium;"> I can't control my dreams</span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;">I should control the TV Remote</span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;">We watched the movie "Bliss" and it blew my mind</span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;">good acting, wandering plot, that I can't fully explain here</span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;">-------------------------------------------------------</span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;">My mind went back to my darker days , post divorce</span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;">when I could NOT get my act together, and people had to step in and help: am I responsible to apologize to them, now, for the costs of my care? for the costs of my negligence, I must make amends with those who were closestd and may have suffered ( silently) as I went through my depressed days and lonely winters. </span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;">I only take credit for this, the life I entrusted to God has been lived with trust in Him, and grace from both Him and my family.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;">Others were with me on my crazy journey and some just watched as I wandered about, not always having anything (nice) to say </span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;">To all I owe a debt, and a responsibility to do better, and walk in the wisdom and stability I now have.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;">to God be all the glory </span><br /></p>David Edwardhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02690273066219097101noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12285157.post-91852103472219510762021-02-20T08:11:00.003-08:002021-02-20T08:11:28.818-08:00friends help the children from the reservation<p> https://www.aicm.org/child-sponsorship.html</p>David Edwardhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02690273066219097101noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12285157.post-8424272335126331922021-02-20T07:42:00.003-08:002021-02-20T07:42:40.447-08:00so sad that we waste food, while others hunger <p>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AcVNFJn7NgI <br /></p>David Edwardhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02690273066219097101noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12285157.post-44195050868068735872021-01-17T13:07:00.002-08:002021-01-17T13:07:52.288-08:00longing to be free<p> I want freedom... who doesn't?</p><p>I long for the freedom that only Christ can give.</p><p>to take my first big step in that direction I deleted my major social media account</p><p>I feel better already. now to fill that mental space and time with higher thoughts</p><p>there are some I will miss and of course a time of adjustment</p><p>yet, i will be healthier, and I have plenty of other places to express that:</p><p>Joe Biden is a cheat and a liar</p><p>His son is guilty, Jeffry Epstein did not kill himself</p><p>BHO Barry Soetero Obama was the worst president since Billary<br /></p><p><br /></p>David Edwardhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02690273066219097101noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12285157.post-24259181283211835162020-12-28T05:01:00.001-08:002020-12-28T05:01:11.266-08:00worship as a spectrum<p> our lives can be graphed as a spectrum of highs and lows, our bright moments and dark.</p><p>our meals range from frugal to suptuous</p><p>Our conversations can be short and sweet or long and luxuriously intimate</p><p>why not so with God?</p><p>what if worship had as many facets as your human relationships?</p><p>start with a stretching as you wake ( it is good to feel my body rising)</p><p>as lots of random thought cram into your brain, ask God, What is important to HIM</p><p>when you see the sun, KNOW it is for your benefit, your life depends on that glowing orb</p><p>society exists to make your life possible ( we could NOT live alone) </p><p>so we celebrate neighbors and friends and family in light of Him who created them<br /></p><p>our momentary breath is from Him, so exhale His praises. Our hands should be doing His works</p><p>the Joy of the Lord is strength so Let your JOY be plentiful</p><p>in Him we live and move and have our being</p><p>Just bring Him into every corner of your existence </p><p>and so give Him the worship due His holy goodness<br /></p>David Edwardhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02690273066219097101noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12285157.post-7929356683245644172020-12-25T11:48:00.000-08:002020-12-25T11:48:59.537-08:00trailers and luggage<p> we carry stuff thru life </p><p>we add on as we go </p><p>then we marry, more baggage</p><p>divorce, shed some shtuff, add more complex</p><p>kids gget a load of baggage</p><p>remarry your baggage and hers overload the truck, so you hitch up a trailer</p><p>its not to bad .. except uphill.</p><p><br /></p>David Edwardhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02690273066219097101noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12285157.post-19732437827179103652020-12-13T06:44:00.006-08:002020-12-14T05:18:07.871-08:00<p> walkingdownranch.org sponsor-a-cabin <br /></p><p><a href="http://walkingdownranch.org"> click here</a><br /></p><p>a worthy cause, supporting veterans <br /></p>David Edwardhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02690273066219097101noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12285157.post-31357186801301501192020-11-13T16:35:00.001-08:002020-11-13T16:35:34.598-08:00Mobbed by Raccoons (25) Tuesday Night 03 Nov 2020<iframe width="480" height="270" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/Ofp26_oc4CA" frameborder="0"></iframe>David Edwardhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02690273066219097101noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12285157.post-69605949505872454602020-10-31T06:32:00.000-07:002020-10-31T06:32:54.841-07:00You are deeply loved!<p><span style="font-size: medium;">Deep love is not temporary or fading. deep love is not pretend or wishful Deep love is abiding and substantial, you can count on it.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;">Deep love comes from a higher place, and will go to any depths to find its recipient. </span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;">Deep means it soaks into and permeates the relationship, Not like a paint job or some make up that washes off, or fades, it is a stain that lasts, a tattoo that says you are mine, forever.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;">There are some things you need for life, for success, for healthy and joyful existence:</span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;"><span> </span>One will always be there, Others may disappoint or fail you. Only one will not. <span> </span>There are "Other Ones" appointed by the One to be an earthly representation of his deep love. We are grateful for the Other Ones, and we thank the One who gave them such deep love for us. </span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;">When you come to the end of your self; When there is not much fun is running so hard; when the road gets rough, and the hard times have worn you beyond your years: Turn back.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;">Turn back to the One and to your mother and I where deep love lives. It will be hard but not as hard as being alone, scared and without direction. <span> </span><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span>When you are ready, we are here, arms open </span><br /></p>David Edwardhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02690273066219097101noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12285157.post-59581745245366225712020-08-27T05:48:00.001-07:002020-08-27T05:48:11.695-07:00DIY Wood Truck Bed<iframe allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="270" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/nZjzHUp4r4s" width="480"></iframe>David Edwardhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02690273066219097101noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12285157.post-14924818847605227752020-08-15T06:13:00.005-07:002020-08-15T06:13:59.139-07:00<p> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1uZcGaixMhg </p><p>why we pray, why we witness, and why we live holy lives<br /></p>David Edwardhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02690273066219097101noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12285157.post-22153642290666726662020-07-16T09:07:00.000-07:002020-07-16T09:07:01.763-07:00writing each dayit is one of the things that may make me a better Leader.<br />
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from John Maxwell 21 laws of leadership<br />
every day: Read <br />
write<br />
think<br />
Ask Questions <br />
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File<br />
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I hope to explore thi smore in future posts, but for now I am reading and writing,<br />
reading two good books of my MANY<br />
<br />
and writing a few thoughts HERE<br />
<br />David Edwardhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02690273066219097101noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12285157.post-21520200185869704752020-07-15T15:25:00.002-07:002020-07-15T15:25:13.270-07:00blessed<span style="font-size: large;">you know its Good, and then it gets better</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">but it is not perfect, do not expect perfect.</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span>
<span style="font-size: large;">best to have low expectations</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">or, if you can swing it, NO expectations al all</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">particularly when it comes to other people.</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span>
<span style="font-size: large;">I don't expect you to show up</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">i don't expect you to be on time,</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">So if you ARE on time I get a double surprise! </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">-------------------------------------------</span><br />
<br />
<span style="font-size: large;">new acquaintance does yard work,</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">so I ask him to call me, handing him my card.</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">he says its better if I call him,</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">OK, so I do, as soon as He gives me his #</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">now, he has my card, my address, and knows what I am asking about..... will he follow up? </span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">I have plenty to do while I wait.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">speaking of wait we are WAITING for the summer monsoon </span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">rains to fall on our mountains. </span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">soon, we pray. with reasonable expectations </span>David Edwardhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02690273066219097101noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12285157.post-88828524792828830602020-03-25T06:08:00.003-07:002020-03-25T06:08:49.319-07:00<span style="font-size: large;">There is so much to think about </span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">and very much work to do</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">and most important is taking care of the spiritual person inside me, and the spirit of my dear wife, Sharon</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span>
<span style="font-size: large;">i also ( as chaplain) care for and pray for my community and my country </span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span>
<span style="font-size: large;">blessed be the one whose trust is in the Lord</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">who NEVER fails</span>David Edwardhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02690273066219097101noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12285157.post-53804154163869993682020-02-06T19:09:00.001-08:002020-03-25T06:03:47.227-07:00would you believe... Arizona?<br />
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yes we<br />
i am remarried<br />
are moving to a small town in the white mountains of ArizonaDavid Edwardhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02690273066219097101noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12285157.post-76598416671491449142018-08-25T16:35:00.000-07:002018-08-25T16:35:50.785-07:00AgainTree house, reused and some converted to ash for the garden,<br />
Some of the better boards became a friend's budget deck.<br />
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The interior wood paneling will almost all be used again in my tiny house project.<br />
A 30 foot long fifth wheel trailer base is becoming a 240 sq ft tiny houseDavid Edwardhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02690273066219097101noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12285157.post-3967219421204471682016-11-10T06:55:00.001-08:002016-11-10T06:59:24.179-08:00somewhere in Ecclesiastes <br />
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a very long time ago this blog was about me, singularly, as I walked through my separation<br />
and taking care of my three kids. hopefully i did not bore you with details of my failed marriage*<br />
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It was very useful as I left the business of parenting and (with a little overlap) went to being a personal assistant of sorts to my aging mother, who passed on into the loving care of Jesus<br />
at the very excellent age of 91.8 earth years.<br />
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after that i was busy again, and neglected to tell you of sevral excellent adventures or the<br />
wide ranging and high flying accomplishments of my children and their wonderful spouses. (spice?)<br />
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nor did I tell you of my aspirations to write a small book, or to travel after mom's care was done.<br />
Rather than go far, I went deep inside myself in a positive way, with my faith always like an anchor<br />
with God always speaking to me and me sometimes listening more or less carefully.<br />
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Rather than go abroad, i went for the high places, including Mt Whitney, and the highest place in my area Mt San Gorgonio. I loved walking alone through the forests and across high ridges, being above all the "man created' mess and confusion.<br />
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at home here ns Sugarloaf, I lived a good and mostly simple life, in the shelter of the home that was my mother's. I dreamed of finishing many projects, but did not, for lack of time or motivation or money. and now one of those of the best projects is in the way of my future path and so it must be deconstructed. The tree house must come down. and I must take it apart, piece by piece, to satisfy the county inspector and the trustee of mom's trust. Pray for me please, and for my wife, Sharon as we enjoy the challenges this presents. we are always victorious, through our Christ, who loves us.David Edwardhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02690273066219097101noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12285157.post-17756343882588254042016-02-24T08:34:00.001-08:002016-02-24T08:34:51.214-08:00Vacation and now recoveryjust now back at home after a wonder filled time away with my wife, Sharon.<br />
Lots of travel, miles, hours of visiting, talking, and thinking.<br />
We had several good sessions of worship and many good teachers who brought the Word of God to bear on our lives and marriage. it is great to meet new people, but always a blessing to return to those who love you most and know you best. This is Home<br />
where we love and are loved for who we are<br />
a little like heaven David Edwardhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02690273066219097101noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12285157.post-7562281022708641882016-02-07T06:35:00.001-08:002016-02-07T06:35:57.308-08:00God is not how you expect Him to beEarly Sunday - finding the words.<br />
<br />
the prayer of Isaiah the prophet went something like this:<br />
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"Please God that You would open the skies and visit us,<br />
even if it means we have a terrible earthquake, because this world can not stand your holiness.<br />
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"Make your name known, not only to those who seek you but to your enemies,<br />
even if it appears to us like a out of control forest fire, light up our world<br />
so that All people will know that you are here, right now.<br />
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"We expected one thing from you, and you are doing another.<br />
your works are always a shock and surprise to us because we<br />
have so little understanding of your Holiness, mercy and grace.<br />
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"No one is like you, we can not perceive neither comprehend the vastness of<br />
Your goodness toward us. If we will study your ways, do your works, and rejoice in justice,<br />
You will meet us and act on behalf of us.<br />
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"All day long we sin and our sin clings to us and makes us stink;<br />
There is no vitality left in us because of the captivity of our wickedness.<br />
We do not even remember You to ask forgiveness because our mind is dulled and dark.<br />
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But now, Oh Lord, You are our Father.<br />
We are the clay and You, our potter;<br />
Al of us are the work of Your hand. David Edwardhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02690273066219097101noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12285157.post-55703055909762580662016-02-03T08:23:00.003-08:002016-02-03T08:23:56.300-08:00a year without blogging is a:<br />
fun filled year?<br />
just a year?<br />
a year of litigation?<br />
52 Sundays of prayer service?<br />
a chance to build strong spirit 12 ways?<br />
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whatever it WAS, this year will be fabulous!<br />
God promisesDavid Edwardhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02690273066219097101noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12285157.post-9578835151105075062015-05-10T07:47:00.001-07:002015-05-10T07:47:10.995-07:00Mom's special placemom has a special place in our hearts, a special resting place for her remains, and a blessed place with the King of the universe and Lord of creation, Jesus the Messiah.<br />
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