Today, April 24th, is my grandfather's birthday.
My grandfather's story is an incredible one. He traveled broadly, read deeply, and loved God for all of His magnificent beauty. He took a brave, often lonely stand on his principles. Through his little congregation and his newsletter, The Mariner's Log, he nourished the spiritual lives of people all over the globe, from his home state of Oregon to the far-off lands of Russia. He loved little children, and his heart was full of both passionate fire and tender warmth. He was a full-color hero, whose love of God, people, and beauty was truly outstanding.
This blog, such as it is, is dedicated to him. As we celebrate God's transformative goodness in our lives, as we work to appreciate the resplendent beauty all around us, and as we seek out the incredible Christian life, let us do it in memory of a man who modeled all of those goals and more: A man who is now truly alive, and is on the best leg of his adventure yet.
We love you, Big.
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