Faith.Family.Ducks - Duck Dynasty

It seems as though Duck Dynasty is all the rage these days.  Pete and I have watched a few episodes, he more so than I.  But Peter shared this link with me this last week, and I thought I'd share.

It has caused me to take a second look at tuning in to the show.  I have been watching a few of the video clips (that you can find at the bottom of the story), and I have truly enjoyed listening to these guys give their 2 cents on faith, and hearing about their journey.

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A lot of people get on their soap boxes about their faith, and I'm not one to do that.  I'm not one to pressure people to think or believe certain things.  But I do feel compelled to express my gratitude for my own faith journey.  Especially lately.

In the grand scheme of the world, a world of death, starvation, and disease,  I have not experienced a complete rock bottom.  I have, and still do, experience tough times, just like everyone else, but nothing out of the ordinary.  Over the course of my experiences in my 27 years of life, particularly the last 7, I have taken a lot of pride and ownership in my faith.

I can recall the first time I attended a service at Easter Lutheran, and I'm amazed and grateful for how much I've grown in my faith since then.  I was just telling a friend just how much I crave Sundays, and my time at worship.  I crave the opportunity to be educated and challenged.  The chance to grow and to change.  And the opportunity to be grateful for our many blessings.

I think Grandma Andrus nailed it a few weekends back.  She looked at me, after we had been at Colton's baptism at Easter Lutheran, and she said..."You look so centered".  And I was.  Not only had I just witnessed the Baptism of Colton, spent time with family, but I had just spent the morning at one of my favorite places to be - Easter By the Lake.  I truly feel CENTERED and grounded on Sunday's after my time at church.

If you are interested in listening to any of the sermons from Easter Lutheran, they can be found on the website.  One of my recent favorites was from Palm Sunday: Palm Sunday - Pastor Sarah.

Okay, almost impossible to have only one favorite.  Another oldie but goodie: Breathe - Pastor Paul


Faith is yoga for my soul.  It leaves me centered and grateful, and wanting for more.  The guys from Duck Dynasty say: Faith. Family. & Ducks....in that order.  I would have to agree....minus the ducks.  Probably Faith. Family. and Fitness.  Or Food.