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Here’s The Story of Why There’s a Wilderness Preacher

 

Click on the short video above to understand better why I write the wilderness preacher blog.  It’s my prayer that you continue to read and watch as we both travel on our spiritual journeys together.

My writings have allowed me to reach out and “connect” with so many of you.  Men, ladies, younger guys and gals, I treasure all of the friendships that have developed.  I look forward to continuing this connection with you.  It’s not about me, it’s about coming alive on our travels and not just going through the motions.  There is a need to share with each other that I pray can come from these stories each week.  Stay tuned……….

See Ya!  Dan Ainsworth wildernesspreacher, and your friend

 

 

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Free Bees for Me; Free Honey for You

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Free Bees for me. Now, free honey for you!!!  I’ve learned how to set a trap to catch bees that are swarming/(looking for a new home).  That’s a handful of bees right there.  I like the honeybee that did a close up photo bomb in the picture (lower left hand side).

Bees swarm as a way to reproduce and make more colonies.  Lots of troubles out there because the bees are declining because of pesticides, mites, beetles, and really no one knows what’s going on.  So they need all the help they can get.  I’ll help them.  I’ll provide them a brand new bee hive to live in.  In return, they can share a little of their honey for me and you.  DEAL!!

To catch a swarm of wild bees, you put an empty box in a tree usually and bait it with a few drops of lemongrass oil and some old honey comb from another hive..  The bees smell this lure from up to 2 miles away.  The scout bees come over and take a look.  Basically they check out the box, see that it resembles a Holiday Inn and notify the queen bee.  They somehow decide when to swarm, who stays and who goes.  The older queen leaves for the new hive.  Her daughter now takes over the old hive.

When the swarm takes up residence in my swarm trap, I then transfer them to a regular bee hive…….. and we are in the honey business.

So many parallels to these wonderfully made creatures (the bees) and how we should live as Christians.  It’s all about the queen ( and what she wants) in the bee world.  Shouldn’t it be all about God and His Will in our lives?  Hmmm……. could God be the Queen not King?…….just wondering.

I’ve developed a knack for catching these wild bees.  Caught 10 swarms so far this year.  If I were to buy a bee colony (just bees, no wooden hive) it would be around a hundred bucks for each group of bees.  Do the math!  If I catch them…….. it’s free!!!

2 Corinthians 9:6-8New International Version (NIV)6 Remember this: Whoever sows sparingly will also reap sparingly, and whoever sows generously will also reap generously. 7 Each of you should give what you have decided in your heart to give, not reluctantly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver. 8 And God is able to bless you abundantly, so that in all things at all times, having all that you need, you will abound in every good work.

These honeybees have produced some wonderful honey.  I want to share.  Private message me on facebook (Dan Ainsworth) with your mailing address.  Or leave a comment with your mailing address here (I’ll not post them to the public).  I’ll send a pound of wildernesspreacher honey to all who have subscribed and ask for it.  No money, no shipping costs, its free.  I just need your mailing address.

My prayer is that we all set a trap (our lives) for the Holy Spirit to come into.  It’s free as well as freeing.  Amazing how so much activity (and honey) can come from this collection of tiny insects working together for the good of all.  Amazing to me how someone living the Christian way of life can experience so many blessings from a loving God.  We reap what we sow, so……. sow what will give Glory and Honor to our Heavenly Lord. Also, BEE what God has created you to BEE!  What’s that?  A wondrously made creature and child of the King (or Queen 😉  )

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Don’t forget,  this is my way of saying thanks.  If you are a subscriber then leave a comment with your name and mailing address and you’ve got some fresh honey on the way!

See Ya Dan Ainsworth wildernesspreacher,  part time bee keeper

 

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Fishing with The Queens of Heart

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This Sunday School class wanted to come eat fish.  More than that they wanted to come catch fish.  They brought joy to my heart.  Why?  Cause when I’m 96 I hope to still be fishin’!

Yep, one lady was 96.   Another was ninety-two.  Then a few in their 80’s, or really they would say 39 and holding.  But they all belong to the same Sunday School Class.  They also really belong to each other.  Today, they belong to me.  I’m going to make sure they have a good time at the cabin and lake.

It was a chilly day.  The wind was gonna be bothersome.  But hey, a day fishin’ is better than a day doing whatever, right?  The ladies, (and a couple of guys) got out of the van.  Greetings were exchanged.  They looked around the place, casually walked down to the lake, and then……

There were some chairs we had placed in the yard next to the lake.  The ladies spotted them and claimed each one of them.  It was obvious they were enjoying themselves on their outdoor adventure.  Honestly, they would have been thrilled just to sit there and enjoy nature and each other’s company.  But they came to fish, so then……..

One of the ladies grabbed a cane pole.  While all her friends were still sitting (and watching), she baits her hook and lowers the cork and bait into the water.  It wasn’t ten seconds before she’s hauling out a beautiful catfish.  And then,…….

Well, those ladies were after those fish like a pack of dogs on a 3-legged cat.  I mean they jumped out of the chairs, made a bee line for the fishin’ poles, and it was on then buddy.  It looked like a mad dash at the opening of Wal-Mart.  It looked like……

Have you ever been to a picnic with a bunch of Baptists?  When someone brings out the bucket of chicken, they jump on it.  That’s what these ladies did.  They jumped on going fishin’.  Chairs were knocked over (they didn’t even notice).  Poles got tangled up as they started this adventure.  But from the bottom of my heart, they made my day.

Excitement was in the air.  All were catching fish. They caught 60. I should know because Jodi and I cleaned them.  It was a good time all around.

Do not cast me off in the time of old age; Do not forsake me when my strength fails.  Psalm 71:9
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The only casting these ladies did today was with the rod and reels.  The catfish were big, so the cane poles didn’t last long.  Ladies, you come back any time.  The joy you possess in your hearts is contagious.  Everyone there that day couldn’t be helped but be renewed in their own hearts with joy.  Especially me.  I was busy “helping others”, but in turn it gave me such a blessing of joy.  Thanks for comin’ Ladies Sunday School Class.
I’m working on that alligator hunt for ya’ll.  We’ll need to include your pastor!  He can be the bait!!
See Ya!!  Dan Ainsworth wilderness preacher, part time fishin’ guide, full time experiencing God’s blessings