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Psalm 19:7 We live in a country where entertainment is endless. We can instantly go somewhere where something or someone can entertain us. Last year Americans spent more than $600,000,000 in entertainment alone. There are sporting events, movies, arcades, lazer tag, bowling, comedy clubs, symphony halls, etc. Anything you enjoy, you can find a place to go see it or go do it. One would think that this would make us one of the happiest countries in the world, YET… one particular sickness runs rampant among Americans…depression. At least 1 in every 10 Americans is on medication for depression, not to mention all of the people who are depressed and just don’t medicate through a doctor. How is it that we live in a place where virtually you can choose any type of entertainment for your pleasure and yet we are still an unhappy population? There is really only one answer…America has bought into the lie that entertainment can revive your soul. People think, “If I can just

"Day to day pours out speech, and night to night reveals knowledge. There is no speech, nor are there words, whose voice is not heard. Their voice goes out through all the earth and their words to the end of the world." Nature. That is what this verse is talking about. Being out in nature. I recently read an article in The Guardian,that said, “…Ask anyone over 40 to recount their most treasured memories of childhood play, and few will be indoors. Fewer still will involve an adult. Independent play, outdoors and far from grown-up eyes, is what we remember. As things stand, today's children will be unlikely to treasure memories like that: 21% of today's kids regularly play outside, compared with 71% of their parents.” Studies have shown that children who spend time outside have: increased academic achievement (mind) enhanced problem solving skills (mind) decrease attention deficit difficulties (mind) decrease in childhood obesity (body) imp

"The Heavens declare the glory of God. The sky above proclaims his handiwork." Declare: (Merriam-Webster)             1. to make clear             2. to make evident             3. to state emphatically I love this! His work is clear and evident to us. He is not a God of confusion, nor is he a God of subtlety. His work is unmistakable, clear cut, obvious and straightforward. Creation declares his work and reveals His glory. I love when the Lord reveals His truth in a child. There is something beautiful about a child’s view of God and their special experiences with Him. Not only are children capable of experiencing God’s creation, but I believe they sense Him when outside playing in His handiwork. A mom I know recently had this experience with her child… About 4 months ago, my child and I were listening to a song called, “You’re Beautiful” by Phil Wickham and my sweet little one asked me to play it several times that day. We then would listen

Wes and I had just finished looking at one of our Christian placemats about creation.   We talked about the week of creation and all that God accomplished on each of those days. We ended our discussion on day 6 and 7 where he made Adam and Eve and then rested. After that, I decided to ask him one of our ritual dinner questions about the saddest part of his day and the best part of the day. It went a little something like this: Me: Wes, what was the saddest part or your day today? Wes: Mmmmm, I think when the teacher told me I had to put down the wood chips on the playground. Me: Yes that would be sad. What was the best part of your day? Wes: I think recess! Me: That's a good one. Wes: What was your saddest part of the day mom? Me: When I was coughing this morning when I woke up. I don’t like feeling sick. Wes: Ya… what was the best part of your day? Me: I cleaned out a big closet at the church today and I think that was t