"Simply put, if you're not willing to take what
is dearest to you, whether plans or people, and kiss it good-bye, you can't be
my disciple.” Luke 14:33 The Message
Hopefully this will be last
blog post about our vacation to Michigan’s UP this year. I really could tell
lots more stories, but you are probably getting bored with it all. I can’t help
it that I found so much inspiration there.
And I know I’ve shared a
little bit about these guys before, but here is another take on them. The
Jampot is that cute little shop that sells preserves and baked goods where the
hubby has to stop at least twice each vacation. Here’s a hint – their Hermit
Cookies are absolutely to die for.
If it weren’t for the fact
that the guy waiting on you is wearing a plain brown robe and has a beard
practically down to his waist, you might forget that these guys are monks. Sure
it’s easy to think that they are up here in the middle of nowhere running a business
just like anyone else, but they have turned their lives completely over to
Jesus Christ. They live a simple life, they own nothing of their own, they stay
at their monastery on the shores of Lake Superior all through the dead of
winter with more snow than you can even imagine. And through those long dark
cold winter months, they spend most of their time in prayer and reflection.
I’ve always wondered what
that kind of a life would be like. Dismissing the fact that I’m not Catholic,
I’ve tried to imagine what it would be like to be a nun. Do I have to go to any
of those extremes to give my life to Christ? Nope, not unless He calls me to do
something that drastic.
For now, I will try to live a
life which honors my Savior, read my Bible, connect with other believers,
encourage non-believers, write a weekly inspirational blog. And continue to
support the monks at the Society of St. John in Eagle Harbor, Michigan.
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