Eastend Sask.

Let me tell a story about my weekend. I traveled with my friend Andrew to a little town by the name of Eastend Saskatchewan. Andrew and I both live in the bustling metropolis of Calgary, and had agreed that some time away would be excellent. Plus, Andrew needed to go over some wedding plans with his future in-laws. As we traveled down the Number 1 we noticed some lightning off in the south. Being men with boyish desires we wondered with glee if we would get to witness any of the storm on the horizon. As we turned south we realized that we were going to be heading directly into the thick of the storm and cried in joy at seeing a few flashes of lightning. Our amazement was not short lived as we traveled along for the better part of 2 hours amazed and in awe of the amazing feat our Creator had displayed for us. Our desire and realization of seeing something so out of control would be forever seared upon our mind’s, as even in the thick of the storm we discussed how this was a life defining moment. All I could think about was the amazing light and energy show all around us. Let me stress this, ALL around us. Sometimes as humans, we experience things in front or beside us, but rarely is the experience of such magnitude that His glory is suspended on all sides. As we reveled in the uncharted power of the situation, danger never even crossing our minds, we thought about how such a magnificent show of our mighty creator is forever shaping our lives. I often think back to my last year of Bible College during my lowest point in my spirituality when the sole reality I was clinging to was my belief in a supreme creator. I remember how eventually I began my journey anew in the light that my spirituality changes nearly everyday by how I perceive my world and how I see creation.

After we had arrived at the location of our retreat, Andrew’s future in-laws, and had achieved a good night’s sleep, we were greeted with yards full of trees, no power and even better, sunny skies. The night’s activities had created a mild amount of chaos in our small little piece of Saskatchewan. It was a simple solution so the chaos, for the next few hours we simply began straitening everything out. As I stacked branches upon branches, I contemplated how such a spiritual enriching evening could turn into such a destructive morning. Then it occurred to me. Just as my soul was stirred and a little shaken up by last nights amazing show of power and might by my Creator, I would now start picking up and tidying up my own life so that it can be used again for the greater glory of my Creator.

Eastend Sask. is one of my favorite things. It is quiet, beautiful, full of hills and sky, and farmers a glorious salt of the earth people.