Author Archives: Rev. Carol Crawford Rowe

The Book of Genesis tells us nothing about Abel, son of Adam and Eve, except that he was righteous, obedient, and murdered by his jealous and angry brother.  That does not speak well for obedience and righteousness, in human terms!  … Continue reading →

We are becoming accustomed to our short-term neighbors, those who arrive near the end of the week and remain till Sunday afternoon, enjoying a week end in the wild, with all their modern equipment. We exchange waves, and sometimes brief … Continue reading →

Cain, the murdering son of Adam and Eve, by theological standards is seldom called a saint, but, in the love of God, he was still accepted and protected.  How easy it would have been for him, had he acknowledged his … Continue reading →

The first saints on safari were Adam and Eve.  Whether you believe that they were an originally created pair who are the parents of all of us, or that their story is a myth, shaped to tell a larger story, … Continue reading →

Abby wrote a few days ago about seeking and finding a place that is home.  My last post here was about the temptation to seek a larger space for home.  Now, having evaluated what we need and what we want, … Continue reading →

As we drive the roadways of our campground complex, we see many fancy campers and motor homes.  Some offer lifestyles that rival the fabulous condominiums of Palm Beach.  Several are for sale.  We looked at one that offers more space … Continue reading →

         Today, we forgot to purchase bread.  There is no possibility of storing extra loaves in our small freezer, so we have to learn to anticipate our needs and meet them in the European manner, on a day … Continue reading →

I am ashamed to admit that, after less than one week here in this beautiful place, I am feeling frustrated and annoyed.  The space is smaller than even my smallest dorm room.  Fortunately, my room mate is beloved and cooperative, … Continue reading →

Abby and I have been wandering the grounds of this beautiful place every day, meeting our neighbors and establishing acquaintanceship with the staff who serve here.  We are the rookies, with just six nights of living here, so we are … Continue reading →