Guidance from Overlooked Men and Women of the Bible

Author: Dave Dishman (Page 432 of 481)

Camino de Santiago 2018!

Dawn and I are excited to announce that we are again taking a group to walk the Camino de Santiago this fall, September 22-30. We would love for you to join us!

The Camino is an ancient pilgrimage across Northern Spain, walked by Christian pilgrims for over 1,000 years. In my experience it’s a “thin place” in the world, a place where it is somehow easier to gain a sense of the eternal. We will walk the last leg of the Camino, about 70 miles, in 6 days.

If you have any interest at all, please let us know. Visit the website cruadventures.com for more info. We have spots for 20 people and they will fill up quickly!

Christians Persecuted Here

Open Doors USA just published its 2018 World Watch List, the listing of the 50 most dangerous countries in the world in which to be a Christian. Please visit their site.

More importantly, please pray for the many followers of Jesus living under the ongoing threat of violence. Pray for their deliverance and pray for the light of Jesus to shine in such dark places.

 

Spanish Steel

Here is my latest sword from Spain, hand-forged in Toledo. Spanish swords were considered the best in the world back in the day when swords were the weapons of choice and the best swords were made in Toledo. This one is modeled on a Moorish blade, carried by the North African Moors who conquered and ruled Spain for hundreds of years.

One of the perks of a pilgrimage on the Camino de Santiago is a side trip to Toledo. Often referred to as Santa Toledo, it was once the capital of Spain and seat of the Church (thus the origination of our phrase Holy Toledo!). Toledo remains a classic city to visit and one of the only places in the world to buy a hand-made sword. Which you may not realize you need, until you hold one and decide you need one, or two, or whatever.

Ode to Uncle JR

 

Last week I attended the funeral of my uncle, JR Dishman. Uncle JR was the oldest brother of my father, Charles Dishman. JR was a husband, father, grandfather, deacon, follower of Jesus and a country bluegrass gospel singer. He taught himself the guitar as an adult and played and sang ever since. His funeral was filled with family and friends. JR seemed to have a handle on the important things in life.

I have an album of his songs which I’ve listened to over and over and even shared at Cru venues. I always appreciated my Uncle JR and I know that he now resides in Glory, with his brothers and parents and family members and friends. I found myself thinking during the funeral that I’m looking forward to joining them someday.

I share one of his songs for you to enjoy. In your busy day I hope you can listen, consider the eternity described here and ask, do I have a handle on the important things in life?

 

 

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