A Day on the Madison
A Day on the Madison
This is livin’
CATCH OF THE DAY
He may have caught rain
But the best of all catches
Was that big rainbow
Come to Ennis.
Bob would love to take you out on the Madison!
See ya later!
Archive for the ‘Fishing’ Category
Montana Photography
Montana Photography
Those are the Tetons behind the moose.
Enjoy these awesome photos by Scott Wheeler.
He will have a booth at the Madison Valley Arts Festival
in Ennis, Montana on August 10.
His Facebook Page is:
Facebook.com/swheelerphotography
And his website is ScottWheelerGallery.com
This is the Madison River, just a couple miles south of Ennis, Montana. I have the privilege of living in ths world-class fly-fishing area!
South-east of us, the Madison River flows out of Hebgen Lake. The Madison’s origin is the Gibbon and the Firehole Rivers in Yellowstone. Yellowstone National Park is just an hour’s drive from us.
You can see why our Madison Valley is considered part of “Big Sky Country” – the views are magnificent. The sky is uninterrupted.
Thank you, Scott Wheeler, for your fantastic photography.
If you want a copy of his work, my friends,
be sure to come to our Ennis Arts Festival this August 10th.
Look me up! I’ll be there.
Learn more about the Art Festival at our website:
Ennis Arts Association
Bob & I don’t see the river from our house, but we look out at Jack Creek Canyon in that magnificent Madison Range. The western sunset reflecting red in the eastern mountains often is part of our night’s “light show.”
These next two photos are mine…
taken a couple weeks ago
when we still had some snow on the ground.
Here is the western view.
Our house is the one tucked in
all those evergreen trees out there…
… and here is the eastern reflection:
Jack Creek Canyon to far left, Fan Mountain straight ahead with God’s spotlight on it!
Yes, we are blessed.
You have a blessed day, my friends.
Happy Friday!
See you tomorrow
Throwback Thursday
THROWBACK THURSDAY
HAIKU X4
It’s Catch and Release
On the Madison River:
It’s Throwback Thursday!
Each of us changes,
But the Madison River
Keeps on producing.
Fly fisherpersons come;
They come from the whole wide earth
To catch these wild trout.
Keep the river wild.
Don’t overfish or pollute –
And always throw back!
What’s your favorite sport?
Keepers of the Aquarium
Are you a Fisher of Men
or
A Keeper of the Aquarium?
Photo by Kong Ruksiam on Pexels.com
“Too many churches have stopped being fishers of men, and have become keepers of the aquarium,” said Pastor Ray at Bayside Church in Sacramento, CA in his Refuel devotional today. http://baysideonline/devotionals/refuel-2018
(Go to today’s refuel: 3/28/19)
Check it out.
Pastor Ray suggested that as “Keepers of the Aquarium” we miss the chance to reach out beyond our own to help others. He suggested ways we might be effective “Fishers of Men.”
Our Aquariums
The imagery of us church-goers just swimmin’ in our own little tanks and feeding off of one another and keeping to ourselves tickled and troubled me. Tickled, when I realized we, like these jellyfish, all look about the same – very little diversity – and we’re swimming around in our own little circles, taking care of each other. Troubled, when I see that even in our own little space, our feelers are not quite touching most of the time!
Photo by Nguyen Tran on Pexels.com
Be Inspired
The devotional (I hope you clicked on the link and heard the message) inspired me to look again at my servant/service role.
Oh sure, Bob & I are teaching a Sunday School – – – three darling little 3 to 6 year olds – – – they feed our souls! But, how are we being Fishers of People? How are we reaching outside our aquarium to spread the Good News to others in the world?
Blog
One way is by the messages we post on our blogs. JanBeek is all about “Loving One Another.” Not just those in our aquarium, but in the lakes and rivers and big blue sea, too. I love my growing list of followers. I love that you represent countries outside the USA and states outside Montana! I hope you find inspiration here. I aspire to inspire and increase your belief in the grace of God, your faith in our fellow human beings, and the desire to reach out in love.
How Do We Show Our Love?
Yesterday I heard on FaceBook a fantastic message by the founder of https://www.charitywater.org/ I joined (with a small monthly pledge) the “Spring” to help provide clean water to more people in the world. Hopefully, the message of the Deliverer of Living Water will accompany the new wells provided by the teams who go to care for and share with these needy folks. Look at their website and see the teams of young people who are traveling to impoverished areas and bringing new hope. It’ll warm your heart!
So far, the statistics for CharityWater reports these successes:
35,281
Water projects
funded
9,562,163
People will get
clean water
37
Local partners
27
Countries
All donations (100%) go to the clean water projects. Salaries and administrative expenses are paid by companies, partners, philanthropists who contribute for that purpose. My little amount each month goes directly to the intended purpose: to fund clean water projects and delivery to those in need. Yay! That’s one way to swim outside your aquarium!
Find a Need Beyond Your Aquarium
Maybe you’ll look at ways you can improve your service to others, too. Reach out to your neighbors, your local Food Bank, Medical Center, Senior Living facility, Library, etc. There countless “fish” out there in your local sea of troubled waters who need what you have to give.
Reach Beyond Your Borders
Look for world-wide worthwhile projects that touch your heart. I am a follower and advocate of Bob Goff’s Love Does project. Another of my small monthly pledges helps this international project that touches my heart.
Bob Goff says, “We have been fighting for human rights and providing education to children in conflict zones for over 15 years.”
You’ll see him on his website – smiling his goofy smile and inviting you to get involved.
Bob Goff
Bob is a New York Times best selling author (Get his book titled, Love Does, if you have not already read it). He was a recognized lawyer for over 25 years. In 2001 he saw a need in India and founded what is now known as Love Does.
100%
Bob promises, “We understand it can be daunting to know where to give your time and financial resources. We promise that 100% of every dollar you give will go directly to fund our international programs.”
Transparent
I promote LoveDoes.org because I have confidence in the work it is doing to improve the lives of countless people in need. Especially his work providing educational opportunities for children is near and dear to my heart. I receive regular updates.
Bob Goff says, ” At Love Does we strive to be transparent. We have years of a proven track record and we want to invite you in to be curious. Ask questions! We want you to feel comfortable with where you are investing.”
Search Your Heart
Find the places, the people, the needs that touch your heart. Act today to reach out. Don’t get stuck in your aquarium!
Photo by Guillaume Meurice on Pexels.com
Be a Fisher of People – not just the Keeper of Your Aquarium!
Living in God’s Country
Fish the Madison
It’s perfect in God’s Country
Come to Montana
We love living here
Where deer and antelope roam
It’s Heaven on Earth
How do you feel about the place where you live?
F = Friends
Day #6 of the A-Z series on “What Makes Me Happy”
FRIENDS
Friends who go fishing with my hubby (Thanks, Ray & Charley, CG & BW, Gerry & Steve)
Friends who are fabulous cooks, invite us over, and serve fabulous food, wine, and conversation
Friends at TOPS who reach their goal weight and inspire me
Friends who share their birthday happiness with us
Friends who worship with us at church, share their husband to fish with mine, make me smile, give great hugs and are just plain FABULOUS
Friends who are family – what a blessing when that happens!
Friends who are grown up former students and have kept in touch through the years
Friends who bake beautiful pies and who love the Lord as I do
Friends who serve the community, support FUND-raisers, and give generously to make our world a better place
Friends who donate zucchini to the Sr. Center – and the dear friend who plans, cooks, and serves our seniors with such grace and skill
Friends who live into their 80s and 90s and set a beautiful example of vitality and grace for the rest of us
Forever friends who are FAITHFUL forever and continue to love us in spite of our FLAWS (ah, don’t you love that F word?) … and who are as lovely inside as these FLOWERS are outside!
Friends who go FOUR-WHEELING with us
Friends who never forget us and who are FAITHFUL friends to our children
Here’s another one of those… our Friend who is our #2 daughter… Yes, FAMILY is more than blood relatives.
FAMILY is FRIENDS we choose, not just those we inherit. And if we’re truly blessed,
We have family who are friends in all parts of the world
We have grandchildren who are friends and are FUN to be with, and
We have children who keep in touch with love and gratitude daily, even if they move across the sea thousands of miles from us.
My prayer is that the ones who live close enough to see us daily will come by at least once a month, and let our great-grandson grow to know us as his FRIEND, too.
Ah, my blogging friends, I hope you are truly blessed with the FUN of FAMILY and FRIENDS who make you happy, too! I love making new blogging friends!
And never FORGET (that’s a troublesome F word) the Friend who is your constant companion. If you have this kind of a FRIEND you are blessed indeed
And don’t forget the faithful furry four-legged friends, too!
What’s the F word that makes you happiest?
Jesus is Walkin’ on the Water Again
Jesus is Walkin’ on the Water Again!
I saw the fish ajumpin’ –
Areachin’ for my fly.
I saw the trout acomin’ –
Then turn; I don’t know why.
.
Then Jesus walked beside me –
Come right up to my boat
And skeered them fish to leavin’.
He sure done git me goat!
.
I’ll try another bugger,
And when I set me hook,
I’ll check to make sure Jesus
Ain’t there. Take a good look!
.
Cuz sure as them’s raisin’ –
Ya, sure as there is play,
I thought I seen my Jesus
Walkin’ the river today!
.
It weren’t no sacred Sunday.
I ain’t done nothin’ wrong.
But maybe He’s attracted
To the river’s bubblin’ song.
.
I sure as heck cain’t blame Him.
That river calls me, too.
I don’t suppose that river song
Has ever attracted you.
.
Huh?
Ya ain’t the only one!!
Ya got a fish story to tell!??
