Coming to the Still Waters

  See the lone pine tree coming up from the rock island?  This is Lone Pine Lake in the RMNP and it was named after a lone pine tree on that island.  I think the original pine tree died but another came up in its place or was planted there.  A minimalist of one in a land of an abundance of pine trees.  I think minimalism is not only about having less or only what you need but also being more focused on what you have.  You tend to care for those things you have decided to keep because they are all that you have.  Life was very different when the kids were growing up and at times there were 3 or 4 cars on the property.  When you reduce to 1 you treat that vehicle very differently and maintain it more meticulously.  You zero in on one type of engine, one size of tires, and one manual. Jesus is giving His disciples, now called apostles, instructs that help them to focus on what is ahead of them.  He wants them to be prepared by following wha...