I do not feel obliged to believe....

" I do not feel obliged to believe that the same God who has endowed us with sense, reason, and intellect has intended us to forgo their use." Galileo

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Playing For Change | Peace Through Music

Playing For Change | Peace Through Music

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Playing For Change: Song Around the World "One Love"

I don't believe

I don't believe that God is dead.
 
The Earth is filled with His glory.

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My final report on our incredible boating adventure

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We left Morehead City, NC at 1:30am on Sunday morning May 17, 2009.
 
About 2:30am we entered the area called the "Knuckle" off the coast of Cape
Lookout, NC. We were struck by a huge 12 foot wave. Praise the Lord! Our
50 foot EastBay Motor Yacht did not get swamped. Our dinghy was damaged.
About 4 hours later we lost our Port Engine. We were forced to limp into
Cape Hatteras, NC on one engine. This is not an easy task, but our Captain
Phil Smith was up to the task. We secured our vessel in Teach's Marina with many lines because of the
approaching front and the accompanying rain and high winds.
 
We left Cape Hatteras at 1:00pm. We hired a local driver to take us to the
Norfolk Airport, a 3 hour trip by car. In Norfolk we picked up our rental
car at 4:35pm and began our journey back to Hilton Head Island. At 12:30am
Monday morning we arrived at home.
 
We give praise, honor, and glory to Jesus for our protection and our
provision during our travels.
 
Ben

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The adventure continues!

We arrived at Moorhead City Marina at 11:30pm on Saturday night. They are having problems getting the fuel pump started. Praise the Lord! The fueling has begun!
 
Please pray that we make it around Cape Hatteras at 4:00am Sunday morning.
 
BEN

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Passing due East of Charleston, SC

We are pushiing hard to beat the weather. By running all night we may be able to make it to our final destination in Norwalk, CT by sundown tomorrow.
 
Your prayers are very welcome and appreciated.
 
Many blessings,
 
Ben Wardlaw - First Mate
Phil Smith. - Captain

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Out of fuel 4 miles from :Hilton Head!

We just received 30 gals of diesel from Towboat US. We will arrive at Harbortown Marina at 11:00am.
 
We will be back in the Atlantic Ocean at 11:45am.
 
Praise the Lord!
 
Have a GREAT weekend!
 
BEN

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Arriving Hilton Head 8:30am

We've been moving Northbound at 21 knots all night. We're looking forward to a shower when we refuel at Harbortown Marina this morning.
 
Enjoy time with your family and friends today!
 
BEN

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8 miles out

We are 8 miles off the East coast of Florida. Sebastian Inlet is due Wesr of us. Seas 3-4 feet.
 
Uave a GREAT weekend!
 
Ben
 Ben Wardlaw
Chief FUN Officer
HISway Business Services
Hilton Head Island, SC USA
(843) 341-5066
Psalm 150:6
http://HISway.ning.com

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Waiting for Props!

Our boat is up on jacks at American Custom Yachts in Stuart, FL. Our propellers are being repaired at Stuart Propeller. We're hoping to be back in the water by 3:30pm this afternoon.
 
I hope you are having a GREAT Friday.
 
Many blessings,
 
Ben
 
Ben Wardlaw
Chief FUN Officer
HISway Business Services
Hilton Head Island, SC USA
(843) 341-5066
Psalm 150:6
http://HISway.ning.com

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A stone to stumble over

Look! I am putting a stone in Zion to stumble over, and a rock to trip over, yet the one who trusts on Him will not be put to shame.
 
Place your trust in Jesus. You will find life in Him.
 
Amen

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I am persuaded

I am persuaded that neither death nor life, nor angels nor rulers, nor things present, nor things to come, nor powers, nor height, nor depth, nor any other created thing will have the power to separate us from the love of God that is in Jesus our Lord.
 
Amen

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One step forward and five steps back

We have been trying to cross LaKe Okochobee siince 10:30am this morniing. Our 50 foot EastBay requires 4.5 feet of water. We have been experiencing. places in the lake with only 3 feet of water.
 
The Lord sent us an angel in a fast boat to guide us into a channel that he thinks will get us to the East side of the lake today.
 
Your prayers are welcome and most appreciated.
 
Ben

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We arrived in Naples, FL at 3:00am

The boat is beautiful. We will be shoving off after we return our rental car at 5:00am to Hertz at the Naples Airport. Let me know if you live on the East Coast between Florida and our final destination in Norwalk, CT.
 
Let the adventure BEGIN!
 
Ben Wardlaw

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The Way is narrow

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Matthew 7: 13 and 14 "Enter through the narrow gate. For wide is the gate
and broad is the road that leads to destruction and many enter through it.
But small is the gate and narrow the road that leads to life and only a few
find it."

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Changing Demographics

The demographics of Europe and North America are changing rapidly. We ignor these changes at our peril.