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For those who seek fellowship with the wilderness, . . . "Be still and know that I am God."
Psalm 46:10
"The whole cast of a truly Biblical ministry will be a concern that people should recognize our only interest is not in selling our own line, or persuading people of our own opinion, or seeking that they might adopt our own view on a particular issue, but in humbly, obediently and openly seeking to deal with what Holy Scripture says, opening it up and making it plain." -Eric J. Alexander (Former Pastor of St. Georges Tron Church-Glasgow, Scotland)
...but just as we have been approved by God to be entrusted with the gospel, so we speak, not as pleasing men, but God who examines our hearts. For we never came with flattering speech, as you know, nor with a pretext for greed- God is witness- nor did we seek glory from men,... Having so fond an affection for you, we were well-pleased to impart to you not only the gospel of God but also our own lives, because you had become very dear to us. -I Thessalonians 2:4-6a,8
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"It is this paradox which is so baffling, this combination of the self-centeredness of His teaching and the unself-centeredness of His behavior. In thought He put Himself first; in deed last. He exhibited both the greatest self-esteem and the greatest self-sacrifice. He knew Himself to be the Lord of all, but He became their servant. He said He was going to judge the world, but He washed His apostle's feet." -John Stott (Basic Christianity)
Have this attitude in yourselves which was also in Christ Jesus, who, although He existed in the form of God, did not regard equality with God a thing to be grasped, but emptied Himself, taking the form of a bond-servant, and being made in the likeness of men. Being found in appearance as a man, He humbled Himself by becoming obedient to the point of death, even death on a cross. -Philippians 2:5-8
Today, July 8th, Sherlock and Circuit Rider made it to Sunrise Mountain in New Jersey. Summer continues to elude the Northeast. Today's high was only 68 degrees. The highlight of this day was "crossing paths" with Spoonman once again. He had been off the Trail for several days with shin splints and isn't feeling much better tonight. The guys are planning to meet him in Branchville tomorrow morning. Stay tuned! Continue to follow the progress of the guys as they continue to head northward by clicking on to Current "Trail."
Miles Hiked: 1326.2
Miles to Go: 861.0
Days Dry: 44
Days Wet: 35
Three weeks ago Sunday Circuit Rider and Sherlock had the pleasure of attending the Calvary Chapel of Frederick, Maryland. That congregation will soon be added to our growing list of recommended churches. You will soon be able to read why by clicking on to "A Church Near You."
Happy Birthday to Allan Davis!!
...who turned 83 on Monday. Retired following 31 years of faithful service Pastoring a church in Newton, NJ, this wonderful friend now lives in Vermont and continues to have a huge impact in our lives!