by Kristin Camp | Apr 27, 2022 | Marta Blog
Twenty-four hours of Sky Gazing Once the invigorating sun ascends over the horizon subdued colors of pink and yellow suddenly brighten before dispersing in the sky. After thunderheads arise high in the sky we know a smidgeon of how vulnerable all of humanity is as...
by Kristin Camp | Apr 20, 2022 | Marta Blog
EASTER IN STYLE On Easter Sunday morning some pastors dance in the aisles. The “Flying Pastor” makes a grand entrance on a zip line into the sanctuary as the star of the show. Yet nothing we do competes With the feat of Jesus on his resurrection day, transforming from...
by Kristin Camp | Apr 13, 2022 | Marta Blog
HOLY WEEK WITH JESUS While wandering on this lovely Spring day, it feels like its perfection could last forever and a day. I reflect upon shouting Hosannas and waving palm branches until our arms grow tired. Already we wandered into the emotional highs and lows of...
by Kristin Camp | Apr 6, 2022 | Marta Blog
SPRINGING FORTH Winter amnesia had set in. My memory of the colorful autumn season had faded months ago. Exactly when I thought I could not stand seeing winter’s monochromatic landscape one more day Bright yellows, purples, and greens make the first move to scooch us...
by Kristin Camp | Mar 30, 2022 | Marta Blog
LIFE ON THE GALAPAGOS Out of the bus window shouts are heard at the spotting! A gigantic solitary tortoise on the side of the lonesome highway extends her telescoping neck out of the ancient looking shell and grazes on grasses and cactus in the desert heat. Only she...