>>No wonder the hills and groves were God's first temples, and the more
they are cut down and hewn into cathedrals and churches, the
farther off and dimmer seems the Lord himself.
- - John Muir >>
Rose,
Thank you for sharing this quote. It really struck a chord with me. About
20 years ago, when I was in college, some friends and I took a road trip up
to Lake Superior. It was a beautiful Sunday morning and as we stood there
with the waves crashing to the shore I said, "We forgot to go to church
today," and my friend said, "This IS church." I've believed that ever
since. I have always felt more spiritual and alive in nature than in any
church building.
Take care,
Kerry
