Posted on Thursday, August 4, 2016

Beyond the Horizon

As a man of the mountains, I must admit that there is something about the ocean that draws us in. The vastness, the beauty, the mystery, all give a glory to the sight before me. The rhythm of the waves add a calming effect as well. The sand goes forever. Early mornings give an opportunity to explore (new sea shells) and have a quiet time.

How, why, when, ….. lots of questions pop into my mind during this quiet time alone with God. As calming as the waves and the view, there is a part of me that gets troubled. The part of me is also the part of you that says, “How can my difficulties be solved, why do bad things happen to good people (me and you), when will you God come and restore calm to a trying, difficult time.

Seems like the world is on purpose trying to create chaos. Everyone, I mean everyone is out to prove their way of thinking is right, and what makes it worse, if you disagree then you are WRONG,WRONG,WRONG!! Politics. Whew, Let’s don’t even go there. Let’s go back to the sea.

For the earth will be filled with the knowledge of the glory of the Lord
as the waters cover the sea. Habakkuk 2:14

Habakkuk?…..That’s in the Bible?….Yep, a minor prophet that doesn’t get much attention. But he has got a lot in common with me and you. See, he talks with God, even asks Him why do bad things happen. In Habakkuk’s eyes, God is a Holy, Loving, Righteous, and Good God. With all of God’s mighty power, Habakkuk wonders aloud why God would allow things to happen as they do.

What is so amazing to me about Habakkuk? He never gets to fully realize God’s plan. He definitely doesn’t understand about all the hate and hurt in the world, and yet,….. and yet, he fully trusts His God to remain in charge. In charge of this whole world. In charge of him.

I think I’ll join in that way of thinking. While I will never understand why things are the way they are, I will continue to “talk with” and even question my God as to why. I will live like Habakkuk lived. See, he had a lot of doubts about the ways of the world. Even had doubts about how he himself lived. He talked with God about these doubts. BUT, he never let these doubts rob him of a true living relationship with his God. May your journey (even though filled with doubts) be one of mystery and awe.

With all the doubts surrounding him, Habakkuk never doubted God! Bam! Now that’s how to live there.

See Ya! Dan Ainsworth wilderness preacher, part time Beach Bum

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Posted on Monday, June 13, 2016

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

Posted on Tuesday, June 7, 2016

Free Bees for Me; Free Honey for You

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)⁶Remember this: Whoever sows sparingly will also reap sparingly, and whoever sows generously will also reap generously. ⁷Each of you should give what you have decided in your heart to give, not reluctantly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver. ⁸And 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 😉 )

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