We all want to belong—we were created for it—and we all have a place.  But moving from observation to integration doesn’t happen by accident.  As lessons learned in building boxsleds would suggest, the best way to feel a part of something, is to invest a part of yourself in it.

If you’re ever discouraged with where you’re at, I encourage you to take a look at where you started.  Then, take it a step further and look at where those who came before you started—recognizing that God’s faithfulness in any of our lives as individuals is only part of the equation. 

Hume Lake holds a special place in my heart and I’m incredibly thankful for all the work God has done and will continue to do there.

Without taking time to tune out the distractions of our day-to-day lives, there's something crucial we'll miss out on.