Shannon's Corner

  SHANNON’S CORNER October 2021 Walking in the brisk coolness of the morning, listening to the birds sing, the wind blowing through the trees, the water babbling, and the sun rising over the mountains creation in its beauty is praising our Creator God and I get to not only hear and see but also participate in worship.  Mark, Bethann and I had the privilege of facilitating a time of retreat with around 30 gap year students and four staff members of OneLife.  As a way of introductions, the students shared a photo that they had chosen that represented their definition of wisdom.  Most of what these students shared amazed me of how they articulated things and the maturity as they shared why they chose that photo in regard to wisdom.  The theme was Wisdom Received and Wisdom Achieved as we walked through creation – the fall – redemption – new creation.  Some amazing discussion during class, around meals and the campfire chats. ...