Bandit shares my feelings about Monday’s perfectly! ———- Quote of the Day - "Life isn't meant to be easy... It's meant to be lived, Sometimes Happy, Other times Rough... But with every up and down.... You learn lessons that make you Strong." ~ Artist ~ Clark Kelley Price

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Had a little weather come in today, nothing in town, but some local flash flooding in isolated areas. Had a nice drive back into the sticks though. A little country on the radio and a cold drink in my hand a perfect way to end a long busy weekend of work.

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Hello old friend! Enjoying the sounds of a distant thunderstorm with the neighbors before driving into PHX.

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It’s been hot here, 110 and higher in the canyons, but these two were ok with it. With some luck we’ll get some rain in the coming days.

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Hanging out at the homestead this evening, it was a hot one today, 113 on the porch! I hear we’re looking at seven days more of this heat until there’s relief. The desert rats out their love this, I’m not a fan. I’m getting by with plenty of ice cold beer and dreaming of forested mountains and snow fed streams!

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A little front end Friday. Finally winding down from a very long ten day work week, that doesn’t sound like much, but I’m also dealing with the reality of turning 45 in 3 days.

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Been a busy week, I still found a little time to run away and talk with the new neighbors. They’re a little skittish still, they’ll warm up to the high jinks around here.

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Spent a couple of days down south in the concrete jungle of PHX, so I was getting the itch to find some dirt! I did, now I’m better. Now to start a 10 day stretch of work 😡

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I was just talking about this yesterday... and since it’s hot here’s a cool picture 😂 Life Principle 28: No Christian has ever been called to “go it alone” in his or her walk of faith. In Hebrews 10:25, the author makes it clear that believers should not stop meeting together. God wants us to regularly meet with other believers—He wants His people in church! There are those, however, who don’t take this admonition seriously. I’ve often heard this refrain: “I can worship God at home. I don’t need to go to church.” Many believe the sole reason we meet together is to worship—and understandably so. After all, we call it a worship service. If worship were the only reason we’re commanded to meet, then those who claim they can worship at home would have a strong argument. But worship isn't the sole reason. Nor is it so we can be taught God’s truth. We can turn on our radios, televisions, and visit websites to hear sound biblical teaching. On the surface, it seems that anything we can do at church we can do just as well at home. So why are we commanded to meet? Why go to church? The writer of Hebrews says it’s to safeguard against drifting. We’re the body of Christ, and when we’re with other believers, we’re doing what comes naturally and what we’ll do for eternity—being together in His presence. We make up the church, and together we provide strength for one another through prayer, fellowship, and encouragement. Enemy forces are always at work around us, seeking to blow us off course. Sheer individual commitment is not enough to keep us in line. We need the presence and accountability of other believers—and they need us. When we surrender our lives to Christ, He uses us in countless ways we may never know. The accountability and encouragement found in church anchor us against the tides that work to sweep us away. To neglect the regular assembly of fellow Christians is to miss out on this essential element in the development of our faith. Regular church attendance should never be viewed as something you do to gain God’s merit. Instead, it should provide the catalyst for spiritual growth.

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Life Principle 27: Prayer is life’s greatest time saver. Change is never easy, especially when our choices affect other people. Change means important decisions will be made—which introduces the possibility of terrible mistakes and ongoing consequences. When we make those choices without seeking the Lord’s leadership, we are headed for disaster. But when we pray to God, requesting His guidance and committing ourselves to His will, He moves in astounding ways to help us. Prayer is always life’s greatest time saver. The Lord knows exactly what you need, and He will always answer your prayers as is absolutely best for you. Therefore, spend time listening to Him, receiving His wisdom and direction, and drinking in His presence and power. Be quiet before Him, rest in Him, and allow Him to order your steps. He will keep you from moving in the wrong direction or from wasting your time doing useless things. Are you willing to stop and listen to Him? Are you ready for Him to make you the most fruitful you can possibly be? Then no matter what you face, commit yourself to His schedule, wisdom, provision, and guidance through prayer. You will find that your time with Him is the best investment you will ever make.

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In our new lawless society, I guess anything is possible

Park Rangers at Zion National Park are seeking information regarding the vandalism of sandstone in the northwest corner of the park. The vandalism consisted of approximately six bright blue squares, approximately 3' by 3', painted on the sandstone, one mile south of the Wildcat Trailhead. It is currently believed that the blue paint is part of a masonry or art project.

While most of the paint was removed, the area still has some paint remaining on the sandstone. Graffiti and other forms of damage to parks are harmful and illegal. Repair of vandalized sites is costly and time consuming. The staff often cannot restore sites and resources to their former condition.

If you have information that could help identify those responsible, please contact us. This information could help investigators. Callers don't have to identify who they are but are asked to share what they know so rangers can prevent this from happening in the future.

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