By the Shore

For decades now, I've gone to the shores of Lake Erie for enjoyment, but also when I need solace, or to think, or for cheering me up. I've been suffering from depression more lately with not being able to go everywhere I would like to, so a little over a week ago, Mr. BTEG and I hit the beach.

We saw one fish in the water that day, but we saw some birds come out of a dive into the water with fish in their beaks, too.

There's a creek right there that feeds into the lake.

And this breakwall was partially submerged; the water level seemed rather high the day that we were there.

Embrace Christ

On my way to the post office this afternoon, I drove past a church that had the slogan "Embrace something that gives you hope and joy this season." But what permanent hope and joy can we find in things that will rust, or moths destroy? I find hope and joy in my relationships, true, but the root of my relationships is still God, who is Love itself. Trying to find hope and joy outside of Christ is ultimately an empty pursuit, and sad advice for a church to give.