Wednesday; August 12
If you have ever been around a wildfire, you know how impressive (and frightening) they can be. These events of nature (even if they are the product of manmade circumstances) are incredible. They can light up a pitch-black night and can be heard approaching in the distance. Yet, one of the most interesting things to me is how they can “create their own weather”. The natural environment within a wildfire can create clouds and, in some instances, fire tornadoes. If the fire isn’t enough in-and-of itself, these byproducts can bring additional issues. As I thought about this, I was inspired by another sub-climate – Christian joy. You see, we live in a world that is not conducive to helping believers rejoice, but if we are willing to develop a spirit and unity amongst ourselves, we can create our own spiritual environment. In the midst of a dark and dreary world, we can create a reservoir of positivity that can help us spread our spirit. The Ap...