by Emrys | Apr 18, 2017 | Above Tree Line, April 2017
To offer yourself freely and joyfully. This is the work that lasts. Emrys Tyler Sacrifice Through fall and winter I had the blessed opportunity of helping to host the guests that come to Sonlight—to worship, to pray, to learn, and to ski. Sometimes they are here...
by Emrys | Mar 1, 2017 | Above Tree Line, March 2017
Generosity Though Jesus’ ministry blossomed through miracles, preaching, and teaching, it also had support from generous friends. In the gospel of Luke we read that “Joanna, Susanna, and many others . . . provided for them out of their resources” (8:3). It seems that...
by Emrys | Feb 15, 2017 | Above Tree Line
“As we mirror the life of Christ, we echo God’s perfection” Emrys Tyler Toward Perfection [Jesus continued to teach them, saying,] “You have heard that it was said, ‘An eye for an eye and a tooth for a tooth.’ But I say to you, Do not resist an evildoer....
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 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...
