Travel Sense

Well this is my first posting on my blog. We have been gone from Galloway for over 2 weeks. Kathy and I spent the first week traveling to Montana while Tiffany was on a mission trip in Texas. Our trip out to Montana was incredibly relaxing. We stayed over night in the Grand Tetons and at Yellowstone National Park. Old Faithful was faithful but the best geyser was the Beehive. It was amazing to watch the boiling water shoot 200 feet out of the earth and comical to watch the people who had gotten too close run for cover as the wind blew the steam in their direction. God's creation really is awesome and beautiful.

Our time in Montana was wonderful. Every time we are with family, it is a gift from God that I treasure. Christina, Stephanie and Jeremy are all doing very well in their jobs and Tiffany had a fantastic time on her mission trip to Texas. We all went to the lake for a few days and I did my yearly attempt at slalom skiing. Yes I still managed to get up at 52 years of age although I must say I was whipped when I was done. I am still jogging 3-5 miles every other day (Snickers our dog usually gets in a mile or so with me). Last Sunday they had the Missoula marathon and I ended up running part of their route as a part of my run (I did not do it intentionally, it was just that they were running right in front of where we were staying). As I rounded the corner near the end of my run I was joined by the leaders of the marathon. The only difference was they were on mile 16 and I was finishing mile number 3. So there I was getting the praise and applause of the people right alone with the leaders of the race. On the one hand I felt terrible because I knew I did not deserve it but on the other hand I can not fully explain how empowering it was at the end of my run to have that kind of encouragement. It was a good reminder to me not to miss opportunities to encourage those around me.


As I have been getting up between 6 and 6:30 and spending quiet time with the Lord in His Word and in prayer, I have been reminded over and over from God's word in Isaiah and Hebrews that trusting God is key to life. This morning I was meditating on Isaiah 30:15 which talks about how our salvation and strength come from repentance and rest and quietness and trust. The people of that day would have none of it. They chose instead to go their own way and wear themselves out. How true of us as well. In the midst of whatever you are facing today I encourage you to not miss what God has for you. Be still and know that He is God. if you will get quiet enough and trust in Him He will prove faithful.


Have a great day!!! The God of the mountains bids you blessing and hope...


Dave Hampson