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ale Lake came to life in 1953 with the completion of the Yale Dam by Pacificorp. The earth-fill dam stands 323 feet high, its dual turbines providing 134 megawatts of electricity for the Northwest. The dam and reservoir are the second of three hydropower projects that harness the Lewis River as it flows from Mt. Adams to the Columbia River. The Yale project actually consists of two separate dams. Yale Dam itself performs both the bulk of the water retention and power production duties for the reservoir. It is assisted by Saddle Dam, a low earth-fill levee that protects the low ground immediately northwest of the main dam. Yale Lake’s surface covers an average of 3,780 acres. Those acres experience very high use during the warm seasons. Easy access boat launches at Saddle Dam, Yale Park, Cougar Camp, and Beaver Bay attract droves of water skiers, fishermen, and party boats seeking summer recreation on the lake. Of these launches, ABOVE: Fluctuating water levels produce an interesting root feature. only Yale Park remains open during the winter months, BACKDROP PHOTO: Mt. St. Helens perfectly framed by Yale Lake. providing mid-lake access to dedicated Kokanee aficionados. Cougar Camp and Beaver
Bay are both combination boat launch and sprawling car camp locations that sit side-by-side at the upper end of Yale Lake, just past the town of Cougar. Akin to the cluster of boat traffic on the water surface, summer recreationalists seasonally engorge both Cougar Camp and Beaver Bay with cars, RVs, and campfires. Thus, ironically, the cool months of late winter and early spring are the best time to experience the unsullied diurnal pulse of Yale Lake. The lake sans man allows a clarifying quiet, an opportunity for the complexity of nature’s subtle patterns to rise to the surface of your perception without the obscuring turbidity of humanity’s buzz and boisterousness. Just a few minutes’ paddle west, and away from a closed, deserted, and silent Beaver Bay, highlights the calm that winter brings to Yale Lake. A small island adjacent the campground separates the river’s main channel from a slough which rejoins the river’s flow during high water. Along the island’s shore, old tree stumps from a YALE LAKE—cont’d on page 2
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past logging era dot the transition from river bed to sandy beaches. Safe from the pressure to negotiate boat bows and their subsequent wakes, the exploratory winter paddler can enjoy the space to pause and note how the deceptively fresh-looking stumps, preserved by the flooding of the dammed Lewis, juxtapose the pristine facade of a man-made reservoir. The preferred campsite on Yale requires a four mile paddle from Beaver Bay. Laying across the lake and just a tad southeast from the boat launch at Yale Park, a sand spit stretches west into the reservoir from its eastern shore. A strong paddling effort will make short work of the miles between Beaver Bay and the spit. Quickly set camp upon arrival and then take some time to be still, observe, and listen. Free from the rip and whine of motors, the ebullient shouts of summer recreationalists, and the crash of boat wake-sourced waves, Yale returns to incumbent patterns. ABOVE: Twisted rock along Siouxon Creek. A pair of geese synchronize a RIGHT: lowering water levels reveal ancient stumps. gentle splashdown on the lake surface nearby. Cow elk, beginning their evening movement, call to their kin with yelping mews. Rising fish percolate the mirrored lake’s surface. A fascinating, yet subdued cacophony, to any who notice. The frenetic summer season is decidedly Dionysian, best for those who pursue an internal feeling. Winter is for the curious, we who are enthralled by the world at large. A few minutes’ walk east from the sand spit sits the IP10 road. Beautifully sequestered, now, from motors and the hordes they deliver, the IP10 is slowly transforming from a well
trod, retired, logging mainline road, to an idyllic, decaying footpath. Subject to the relentless reduction brought by high rainfall and a temperate climate, the IP10 is slowly yielding to the unending upswell of robust flora and the merciless seasonal burst of powerful drainages. The result is a progressively enveloping, emerald tunnel of trees, ferns, moss and disappearing asphalt. A brief ten-minute walk from the sand spit camp to the IP10 along an old spur road replaces the pleasant aquatic vistas of Yale with the sun-filtered, micro-clime of southwest Washington’s faux temperate rainforest. Relentless water flows, big and small, create a continuous acoustical backdrop. Moss, alder, and ferns reach into a roadway that once supported the backbone of our local timber economy. On the IP10, akin to the apparent volcanic desolation a few miles northeast, life is reclaiming the land. YALE LAKE—cont’d on page 8
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hyllis J. (Worley) McKenzie, 80, of Vancouver, WA, OBITUARIES passed away March 27, 2015. She was born in Vancouver on May 27, 1934 to Wilson and Fay Worley. Phyllis was a housewife who enjoyed reading, traveling and being with family. Survivors include her three daughters, Cheryl Spaulding, Jacquilene Bolden, and Kelly Lee; son, Michael McKenzie, and sisters, Beverly Gaylor and Patricia Olney. She was preceded in death by her husband, John McKenzie, son, Patrick McKenzie, Sr., and her parents. Visitation was held on Friday, April 3, from 12 noon to 9 p.m. after which a memorial service was held on Saturday, April 4th at 3:00 p.m. at the Evergreen Memorial Gardens. Donations may be made to Habitat for Humanity.
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hat does it take to make a successful garden? It takes time, quality plants, some hard work, a bit of this and a bit of that and, oh yes, a green thumb helps. But even if you don’t have a green thumb there are still plants that you can grow. And since it is spring you need to get going. Is your garden plot or soil ready? If By Cheryl Spaulding you are a seasoned veteran of the gardening Tour de Force, your garden plot (in a sunny location, of course) is already amended, tilled and ready to receive seeds or transplants. But let’s just say you not a card carrying member of the garden brigade, you must begin with your location. Perhaps you don’t have the ideal location for a garden—a sunny spot with good soil and close to water. Perhaps all of your land is on a steep slope or blessed with lots of rock. If you are fresh out of good garden locations think raised bed gardening or hanging pot gardens or resting pot gardens. For my money raised bed gardening is your best bet. These can be placed on the most level ground you have or even with some extra effort with one side built into the slope. Once your garden bed is built, lined and filled with a quality potting soil fortified with soil amendments (never use soil straight from the ground) you are ready to start planting. So what to plant? How about potatoes? It’s an easy plant to grow and fun to let the kids help. It always seems when I have to buy potatoes at the supermarket half of them go to waste. It is so much easier to grow my own and dig them as needed. And, of course, I stored any remaining potatoes over the winter in my unheated garage. This half-hardy vegetable is a culinary staple, that is overlooked by many backyard gardeners. The taste and texture of home-grown potatoes are far superior to store bought, especially the heirloom varieties. For those gardeners without a suitable garden plot, half whiskey barrels and plastic garbage cans can be used to grow potatoes instead. Begin by choosing a sunny location for your container garden. Using a 33 to 50 gallon container, drill drainage holes in the bottom— enough to allow for adequate drainage but not enough to weaken the container. Setting the pot upright add 10 inches potting soil amended with a low nitrogen fertilizer (5-10-10). It is best to use potting mix rather than soil from your garden, as potting mixes produce the best results when container gardening. Plant seed potatoes (pieces of whole potato or a small whole potato, with at least 2 eyes per piece). If you are cutting up potato pieces for planting, do so about 1 to 2 days ahead of time. This will give them the chance to form a protective layer or callus, both for moisture retention and rot resistance. Spread and mix in rotted manure or organic compost AT into the soil in the
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t has been quite some time since I have seen these tiny beetles control them if needed. If they get worse, I will sacrifice my spuds and place the plants in my garden. Tiny little flea beetles are on one patch of my in a clear plastic bag, seal it and place in the sun to bake the little bugs. If needed I may potatoes, but there are only a few so far so I will just keep need to solarize the soil where the plants were as well to kill any eggs or larva that may watch to see how bad they get. They eat tiny remain. Covering the soil holes in the leaves of the potato plants. Usually with clear plastic that is that is not a problem as the plants can stand a sealed well around the bit of damage with little ill effect. If the tiny edges for several weeks potato flea beetles become too numerous then is how that is done. The o vLI they would cause too much damage, possibly soil gets heated by the ST K o OR n FO ow andGL YA even killing younger plants. Even on a more mature trapped solar energy RO ND A PHOTO S BY NORA plant the leaf damage would make it hard for the plant which kills weeds and to make its own food causing the plant to become stunted. pests. These tiny beetles are in the leaf beetle family. Several Another flea beetle I species in this family enjoy a wide variety of our read about is the alder crops, both ornamental and edible. Most of the flea beetle who, as its time it is the adults that do the most damage, but name implies, enjoys in some species the immature larval stage can alder leaves as its main cause significant root and leaf damage. Some food. I’ll be on the look varieties of leaf beetles are valued for out for those little guys in their appetite for plants we don’t want. my adventures outside Certain species of leaf beetles have my own yard and garden been imported to try to control invasive in the future. I hope you weed plants. Two of those plants that find some interesting felcome to mind are purple loose strife and star thistle. low earth dwellers in your These little beetles are very good jumpers and my adventures this summer attempts to move them into a better position for their and beyond. photo was not very successful as they jumped so quickly TOP LEFT: The little beetle at the tip of this potato leaf is a and far I couldn’t find them again. These little guys are potato flea beetle. They are quite small and also very good quite small, but have a classic beetle shape. This particujumpers. lar group are only about 1/16 of an inch long. Others can BOTTOM LEFT: This potato leaf has a few holes in it from the be bigger such as the variety I found a few years ago that flea beetles, but should be little trouble for it. resembled a lady beetle. The little flea beetles enjoying my potato plants appear to a brownish black. Other variWHAT’S HAPPENING—cont’d from page 3 eties are described as being dark metallic colors. Some even have stripes or patterns of paler colors. Furry Friends purchase a halfway house for the cats and I just hope I don’t see spinach flea beetles next on my kittens they rescue. Professional photographer Michael Schultz of Schultz Photography will be on hand to capture spinach and beets. They are a bit bigger at 1/5th of an lasting memories for children and adults alike. inch long and in this species the larva as well as the For more information: call (360) 993-1097 or informaadults will cause damage to the leaves. This variety is tion@furryfriendswa.org described as having a black head, a yellow thorax and greenish black wing covers. I bet both of these groups TOPS #1129 Meets in Woodland The TOPS #1129 Group meets at 9:00 a.m. on are easily squished which is the first method I’ll use to Tuesdays for their weigh-in and meeting at the Woodland STEPPING STONES—cont’d from page 4 Community Center located at 782 Park Street. For more information contact Delores at 360-606-6434. Another web site explained how to determine the age of the cat in human years. At two years a cat is 25 (in human TOPS #1489 Meets in Kalama The Kalama Tops (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) group years) and four years are added for each additional year. meets every Tuesday at 9 am for their weigh in and meeting That makes Michael 52 and Minxi Mo 28. There relationat the Kalama Methodist Church at 111 N 2nd Street. It is a ship must have some generational issues. Minxi Mo offers low cost, educational support Group. her head for a tongue bath, but she bats at him when she is Any questions call Debbie at 360-673-5183. ready to go. I was thinking of all the cats that have been my companions since I received a kitten for my sixth birthday. They brought both joy and sorrow into my life: The joy of cuddling a kitten and the sorrow of losing a beloved friend. Because their lifespan is shorter, they have taught me to “celebrate the temporary”. JUST I am glad that “the cat that walked by himself”, felis sylvestris,decided to tolerate us homo sapiens.
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rookfield, Missouri was not a large town. But it did have its own branch of the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks. And in early 1912 the big buzz at the Elks Lodge was the upcoming national convention to be held that July in Portland, Oregon. Thousands of people were expected to swell Portland’s population during the convention—all the Brookfield Elks wanted to attend as well. But as one member, Cecil Stone, jokingly put it, “If I go I will have to walk, judging from the state of my pocketbook.” Another Elk breezily replied, “Well, suppose we do it.” From such trifling conversations, great events may spring forth. Four months and 2,223 miles later, a trio of young Elks strode into Portland just in time for the convention’s opening festivities, having walked the entire distance. Four men started out on the trek: Cecil Stone, Herman Clark, Fred Lyons and Charles Johnson. Cecil was BY KAREN L. an accountant at Brookfield’s Wheeler Savings Bank; Herman was a dispatcher for the Burlington Northern Railroad; Fred was a wire chief for BN. Johnson’s occupation remains unknown, but he may have worked for the railroad, too. The boys planned to follow the Burlington Northern tracks as far as practicable, when they would strike off across the west following wagon roads. They also planned to stop at every BPOE lodge along their route, relying on fellow Elks and scattered Missourians to put them up overnight. Their one firm vow was to actually walk every step of the way, although they would accept rides off the route to nearby lodges. On April 9, the four young men set out, traveling light. They carried canteens and some food; what little baggage they had was transported for free by Burlington conductors. The boys also sold postcards along the way to help offset expenses. They were soon dubbed the “Missouri Hikers” by newsmen along the route. Their first test of courage came at Rulo, Nebraska, “when they crossed the Missouri River, which at that time was on a rampage, the ferry was not running, and the boys crept over the railroad bridge of the Burlington at that point. The bridge is 3000 feet long and 90 feet above the water, This brilliant purple po but was weakened on upcoming BPOE conv account of the floods.” Portland. Their next trial came about 120 miles later, near Strang, Nebraska. Charles Johnson had been having severe foot trouble which escalated to blood poisoning, and “almost broken-hearted at his inability to continue the trip, was obliged to take the train homeward.” But the three remaining hikers soldiered on. In fact, they made their best time for one day— 43 miles in nine hours and 20 minutes—between Hastings and Kearney, Nebraska. Wyoming proved to be, as the boys put it, “the toughest portion of our trip. We encountered snow and cold weather in the eastern portion of the Red Desert and the Bad Lands lacked accommodations, but at the night stopovers we were always taken
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care of by the best of people and extended the best of hospitality.” They also became acquainted with the local constabulary. “Two arrests, one at Cheyenne and one at Wamsutter, Wyo., made things interesting. At Cheyenne we were held up for suspected robbery of the postoffice at Durham, Wyo., involving $4.30. At Wamsutter we were suspected of a large diamond robbery at Denver.” After telling their story, the trio was cleared of charges and allowed to proceed west. By June 5, they reached Dietrich, Idaho. Herman Clark said “Our best day’s hike was between Mountain Home and Kuhna, Idaho, when we covered 45 miles in 14 hours.” Although they encountered heavy rains in Idaho, they reached . JOHNSON Boise on June 7. There the boys learned that if they arrived in Portland by July 8, the Portland Elks Lodge would pay all their expenses while at the convention and also cover their train fare back to Brookfield. With renewed purpose, Clark, Stone and Lyons entered eastern Oregon. Here they made their best single mile—10 minutes and 30 seconds—a blistering pace for three men who had already walked across half the continent. On June 20, they tramped into Pendleton, 24 hours ahead of schedule, and the next morning they headed west again. “Yesterday, facing a 40-mile wind, with sand blowing terribly, we made from eight miles east of The Dalles into the city. At times it was impossible to see 25 feet ahead, although this close to the stage of the game we dread no horrors of what’s ahead, but think all that is left is the cream of the whole trip. A day at Hood River, one at Cascade Locks and the rest of the time till the Fourth around Troutdale, enjoying a rest for the grandest hours of our lives to come, is our programme. The trip has been a most pleasant hike.” At long last, after a forced delay east of Portland to allow them to enter the ABOVE: This postcard shows Herman Clark, Cecil Stone, Fred Lyons following the railroad tracks west toward city at the proper time, the Missouri Hikers made their grand entrance. A small and Oregon. photo courtesy olympia tumwater foundation collection. army of photographers snapped their pictures. Buglers and trumpeters heralded : Herman Clark and his wife Mary Madden Clark. their arrival, while a crowd of 2,000 cheered them on for the last few miles, RIGHT ostcard advertised the The couple married about a year after Clark’s return from
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The Siouxon is the jewel of Yale. The Siouxon, a steep, wet, tangled mess of rock summits, thick forests, elk, clearcuts, and waterfalls, is an archetypical example of the south Washington Cascades. A roadless area whose slopes, vine maple, and loose topsoil punish any who explore off its smattering circle of trails. This lush, wet region provides ample exploration opportunities for those willing to work. Siouxon Creek defines the Siouxon. Pulling water from over a dozen separate alpine peaks, Siouxon Creek drains a large swath of land east of Yale Lake. From its headwaters north of the Trapper Creek Wilderness, the Siouxon builds from a seasonal trickle to a pounding, waterfall-infused, mountain power. By paddle, one can experience the last efforts of the Siouxon as it gently flows to meet the Yale. Seen from Yale’s waterline, the Siouxon appears as a gate into the rugged Cascades. One can easily paddle the mile or so upstream until rapids and rushing water prevent further progress. Along the way, the twisted rock of the shoreline testifies to the area’s recent, violent, volcanic genesis. Conversely, fish rise, ducks fly, and salamanders ply the water that moves the nutrients, both organic and mineral, that sustain such a rich biome. The Siouxon displays the contrast, always seen throughout the Mt. St. Helens region, of life emerging from the volcanism of our area. The usual cautionary note is in order. Winter is not an easy season to seek the Yale. Closed ramps necessitate portage. Access parking is at your own risk. It could be cold out. As with all efforts to immerse in nature, endurance and perseverance are the price. The reward, though, of removing man, is to move a step closer to first things. BACKDROP PHOTO: Upswelling flora. Plant life springs up along the Yale.
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“For one will hardly die for a righteous man; though permore. Not even close to real protection, provision, duty, and haps for the good man someone would dare even to die.” sacrifice, is it? —Romans 5:7 The scripture tells us that this is always the case. It says his is the time of year when we celebrate Mother’s and that someone may be willing to die and sacrifice for a good Father’s Day. We also celebrate the establishment of our man but what God did for us is not even close to what any country, the love of our country, and the lives sacrificed on person has done or can ever do for us!!! behalf of our country at Memorial Day and Independence Day. This is what we are told in Romans 5:6–11 (New American Recognizing all these people and their love and sacrifice is a goodStandard Bible—NASB, emphasis mine): and-right-thing but lately I have been thinking about how it’s not even “For while we were still helpless, at the right time Christ died close to the true love and sacrifice that should be recognized every for the ungodly. For one will hardly die for a righteous man; though day. perhaps for the good man someone would dare even to die. But God BY LORI ANDERSON Every day, since becoming a parent, I understand Mom and Dad’s demonstrates His own love toward us, in that while we were yet sinners, sacrifice a whole lot better. Whenever I invest my heart and soul into my children, Christ died for us. Much more then, having now been justified by His blood, we shall when I sacrifice my own comfort, convenience, dreams, and desires for them, I see my be saved from the wrath of God through Him. For if while we were enemies we were mom and dad. (Sad I didn’t see it while growing up.) When I see my husband do far reconciled to God through the death of His Son, much more, having been reconciled, and away much more than I, working so hard to provide, I see my dad. Still, the love we shall be saved by His life. And not only this, but we also exult in God through our and sacrifice (from my mom and dad and from my husband and I) is not even close to Lord Jesus Christ, through whom we have now received the reconciliation.” what it should have been, what it should be. How can I say that? Reconciliation is what we need! Our righteousness, our goodness, is not even close We are human! We are too often selfish and self-seeking. None of us have even to where it should be for us to be truly considered righteous and good by our Holy God. come close to fulfilling all our promises and responsibilities. Our love and devotion, How can I say that? The Bible tells us the law has revealed it to be true! I am not talkduty and commitment is not even close to true love, devotion, duty, and commitment. ing about the ever-changing, capricious and arbitrary law, based on the popular opinI don’t need to give details. Suffice it to say, as loving and sacrificial as mom and dad ion, situational ethics, and social norms of men. I am talking about the laws of and my husband and I have been, history has shown us to have chosen to protect our God—the never changing Ten Commandments (Exodus 20). Since God says, “Thou own self-interests at times when we should have been protecting our loved ones. I hate shalt not commit adultery”, Jesus assures us in the Gospels we can be absolutely posito be so hard on us, but there it is. So, given that, I wonder, WOULD WE lay down our tive we will be found guilty of adultery if we have EVER lusted after another, even in lives for our children if the opportunity arose? our minds. Since God says, “Thou shalt not murder”, Jesus assures us we can be absoLaying down their lives is what many veterans have done. There have been count- lutely positive we will be found guilty of murder when we stand before Him if we have less heroes in our past that have sacrificed so much. They are amazing and should be EVER harbored hatred and bitterness in our hearts towards someone. And that’s just recognized and thanked and abundantly praised and paid (and are worthy of more two of the ten we all will face someday. There’s also, “you shall have no other gods praise and pay than our congressmen, in my opinion). Yet, even their love and sacrifice before Me, you shall not pales in comparison to what true love and sacrifice is. Their love and devotion is not make for yourselves an even close. I hate saying that about our beloved soldiers, but it is true. You know, my idol, you shall not take the © dad was a good soldier and I think he would have taken a bullet for his pals in Vietnam. name of the Lord your God But would he have taken a in vain, remember the bullet for the enemy? For a Sabbath day and keep it stranger? For a bad man? holy, honor your father and Not so much. mother, you shall not steal, Philippians 2:12–18 Likewise, the secret ser- you shall not lie, you shall ast night we went vice is trained to take a not want what belongs to through a reeducabullet for the dignitaries on someone else.” Judged by their watch. They are to these laws of God, we all tion process that worked with the other children protect, identify and neu- fall short. tralize any and all risks So what can be done? at this stage. We decidand danger. Would they do God’s laws are absolute. ed to retire to our rooms that for you and me? Would They are unchanging. 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With a cast featuring a strong mix of seven Love Street veterans and talented new-comers, On Golden Pond is a delightfully charming play about family, mortality, and making the best of every day. David Roberts, director of the production, returns to Love Street Playhouse where he previously directed Wait Until Dark. His acting work at Love Street includes such productions as Arsenic And Old Lace, Leaving Iowa, Harvey and Dirty Work At The Crossroads. Other credits include Phileas Fogg in Around The World In 80 Days at Magenta and most recently directing Romeo And Juliet. Other acting work includes a re-occuring background detective on the NBC show Grimm. After an overwhelming response with fourteen sold-out performances of the most recent production of Nunsense, Love Now Playing at the Love Street Playhouse Street is ready to welcome its audiences again. On Golden Pond will play the following performance schedule: May 1, 2, 8, 9, 14, 15, & 16 at 7:30 pm, and May 3, 10 and 17 at 2:00 pm. Audiences ove Street Playhouse is thrilled to present the second production of should be aware that the production has mild adult language and situations that may not the 2015 Season of shows, On Golden be appropriate for young children. Tickets may be purchased by visiting the theatre’s website at www.lovestreetplayhouse. Pond starringTom Golik and Lexy Dillon. This heartwarming favorite of com or by calling (360) 907-9996. stage and screen, written by Ernest Thompson and directed by David Roberts of Vancouver is best remembered as the 1981 Academy Award winning film starring Katherine Hepburn, Henry Fonda and Jane Fonda. On On Golden Pond starring Lexy Dillon of Boring, Golden Pond will open Friday, May 1st OR as Ethel Thayer and Tom Golik of at 7:30 pm and continue through Sunday, Woodland, WA as Norman Thayer. PHOTO BY May 17th at Love Street Playhouse, 126 DARCIE ELLIOTT PHOTOGRAPHY Loves Ave in Woodland, WA. Loveable curmudgeon Norman Thayer (played by Tom Golik of Woodland) is as tarttongued as ever. His spirited wife, Ethel (played by Lexy Dillon of Boring, OR), delights in all the small things that have enriched their lives. Together, they are returning to their summer home on the lake for the forty-eighth year and are soon visited by their adult daughter (played by Love Street Owner and Artistic Director, Melinda Leuthold), her uptight fiancé (played by John McCamish of Amboy), and his rebellious teenage son (played by Robb Schiedler of Woodland). On Golden Pond is a humorous and beautifully told story about revisiting the past and forging new bonds across generations. This modern classic remains an inspiring celebration of the universal challenges we all face, and the ultimate triumphs of life, love, and family.
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crimes against God. Where is any hope? Who will defend us, the absolutely and undeniably guilty? The Bible says someone has already done so! We are told that while we were yet in “our sin” God loved us and made a way! We are told in John 3:16, “For God so loved the world, that He gave His only begotten Son, that whoever believes in Him shall not perish, but have eternal life. For God did not send the Son into the world to judge the world, but that the world might be saved through Him.” God offered His only Son as payment for our sins, and His only Son, Jesus Christ, gladly obliged. Jesus did not have to. He did not need to. Jesus wanted to. He wanted to because He loves and trusts His Father and because He loves us enough to die for us. It’s like I am standing guilty and condemned before a judge, sentenced to death, guilty as charged, and without hope when the judge says, “I have no desire for this woman to die! Who will stand up for her? Who will pay the debt she owes so she can live?” I know no one will. I know I am deserving of the sentence given. What I don’t know is that the judge loves me so much he already made arrangements to save me. Even in my wretched state, he made a way to satisfy the law and my accusers AND save me. So, imagine what my response should be when the judge’s very own son, His only son,
steps up and says, “Dad, I’ll take her place. I’ll stand up for her. I’ll gladly do it! I know it breaks your heart to sentence her to death and it breaks mine, too so…I’ll die so she can live.” No one can even come close to this kind of love and sacrifice can they? I should fall to the ground with thankfulness and gratitude and, in tears, commit to changing my ways. I should spend the rest of my earthly life following THAT amazing judge and striving to please him. I should thank God for reconciling me to Him and spend the rest of my life “exulting” in what has been done for me (and for you, by the way)! So, besides celebrating God just at Christmas and Easter, we should celebrate every day. We should give thanks, surrender completely to Jesus, and strive to live out His kind of Christ-like unconditional love and sacrifice every minute of every day to moms, dads, veterans, everyone! Without Christ, we are not even close to being able to love even our loved ones unconditionally and sacrificially. With Christ we are saved and loved, strengthened and guided, and able to unconditionally love our fellow sinners, sharing with them the hope that is in Christ alone!
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accompanied by dignitaries in autos and on foot. Flowers, flags, banners and applause greeted them every step of the way. When the trio entered the doors of the convention headquarters, they were escorted by more Elk dignitaries, who tried to usher them into an elevator up to the club rooms on the third floor. True to form, however, “the boys scorned the offer, declaring that they would walk every inch of the way until they had registered at the desk.” The grand welcome wasn’t over, though. The Missouri Hikers were given pride of place at the head of the Elks parade through Portland on the convention’s opening day. They were feted at every turn during their stay, and the local lodge did indeed pay for their expenses and return train fare (a total of $426.15). As the boys told a reporter, “Wherever we have struck towns or even isolated habitations, we have been entertained like lords. It makes a man’s heart thrill to realize what the word ‘Elkdom’ means the country
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