July 2011 – Explorerhawk's Blog

Warrior Dash Minnesota 2011

Posted on July 24, 2011August 6, 2026 by Explorerhawk26A

(Sunday, July 24, 2011) – What a fantastic day today was, a typical Sunday involving crawling through a mud pit, scaling walls using a rope, sliding down a water slide, leaping over burning fireplace logs – yes – it was Warrior Dash Minnesota held at Afton Alps on a beautiful sunny afternoon. Today I was Read More “Warrior Dash Minnesota 2011”

Suddenly a kid again, on a hot summer day!

Posted on July 18, 2011August 6, 2026 by Explorerhawk26A

(Monday, July 18, 2011) – What a magical place it is, with the perfectly manicured grass, the buzz of the crowd, and the many vendors selling various items. I found myself suddenly feeling like a kid again, as I took a trip to watch a ballgame on a hot summer day. It brought back memories Read More “Suddenly a kid again, on a hot summer day!”

The Free Gift of God's Grace

"For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith - and this is not from yourselves, it is the gift of God - not by works, so that no one can boast" - Ephesians 2:8-9

Grace is the favor shown by God to us, achieved through what Jesus did on the cross. Our past sins are not only forgiven (through Jesus' sacrifice), but we are transformed to live a new life with God's power and grace working within us.

Good works are proof of our salvation, not a requirement of salvation (as Jesus paid the full price for us).

When you accept the free gift of God's grace, you become aware of who you've become in Christ...and where you now stand with God.

That you are His child. That you carry his nature. That you're not trying to become - you've already been brought into the kingdom of His Son.

And your heart begins to see that, and everything starts to shift. Grace begins to work in you and through you. That's where salvation becomes real here and now, in this life.

Boldness replaces hesitation. Rest (peace) replaces striving (longing). Life replaces death.