For ages, compasses have provided guidance and direction for pilots, hikers, sailors, and others. But in the midst of Maui’s deep valleys and towering mountains rests a place called Magnetic Peak. Surrounded by beauty yet lacking in luster, it will leave you wondering what direction is right. Buried within the rusty looking lava rock is an iron-rich magnetic […]
Drawing Close to God
Overcoming Doubt Despite Circumstances
I walked over to the sink, squeezed out the contents, and continued to clean up the broken jar, an economy-sized jar that filled the house with the tart smell of pickles. Like that sponge, my heart was filled with a sour smell of doubt—not a doubt in God’s ability but His willingness in my life. […]
Walking In Hope When Life Seems Dry And Brittle
Black soot covered the earth as a reminder of a once violent explosion. As I walked the valley of lava, I wondered how many lives were altered as a result. Off in the distance, the Maui mountain line with its lush greenery and cotton candy clouds painted a beautiful scenery. But the ground beneath my […]