by Emrys | Feb 9, 2017 | Above Tree Line
“Blessing will come from the most difficult journey.” Emrys Tyler Raising the Bar [Jesus taught them, saying,] “You have heard that it was said to those of ancient times, ‘You shall not murder’; and ‘whoever murders shall be liable to judgment.’ But I say...
by Emrys | Feb 8, 2017 | February 2017
“Whatever your task, put yourselves into it, as done for the Lord and not for people.” ~ Colossians 3:23 Shoveling snow. Drafting job descriptions. Pulling hair out trying to figure out electrical wiring on an old tractor. Camp means doing a...
by Emrys | Feb 1, 2017 | Above Tree Line
“The flame need not train for illumination: It just shines.” Emrys Tyler What We Are “You are the salt of the earth; but if salt has lost its taste, how can its saltiness be restored? It is no longer good for anything, but is thrown out and trampled under...
by Emrys | Jan 29, 2017 | Above Tree Line
Fore and Aft Being a camp director requires a lot of work on a tractor: mowing, raking, snow blowing, plowing, and more. (And you thought it was all shaving cream and hot dogs!) Much of the work done by a tractor happens behind the driver, so I have to keep an eye on...
by Emrys | Jan 27, 2017 | Above Tree Line
“Blessing will come from the most difficult journey” Emrys Tyler Christ on the Rocky Path When Jesus saw the crowds, he went up the mountain; and after he sat down, his disciples came to him. Then he began to speak, and taught them, saying: “Blessed are...
by Emrys | Jan 15, 2017 | Above Tree Line
“Jesus will bring the kingdom of God first to the fraying fringes.” Emrys Tyler First Light Now when Jesus heard that John had been arrested, he withdrew to Galilee. He left Nazareth and made his home in Capernaum by the sea, in the territory of...
