I received a copy of a letter today from an old friend, that I wrote exactly 51 years ago, in November of 1974. Reading it now, brought to mind this verse in Proverbs 25, verse 25, “Like cold water to a weary soul, so is good news from a distant land.” Actually the news, is not only from a distant land, but a distant time in my past. It's intriguing, that even though I have no specific memory of writing that letter, I am encouraged by it, just like the scripture says. 

It’s a flashback of beautiful days gone by, but is still relevant for me today. I was writing from our cabin at the Living Waters Ranch. The contents reveals the heart behind it, which was our foundation in the Lord. The principles of growing according to Gods will, is evident within the sweet letter. The basic teachings and practical lessons, were fresh in our minds.

The important truths that we experienced after becoming “born again” were transforming our hearts and minds. We had become immersed in a community of like-minded, ex hippies, who were learning spiritual lessons through reading the Bible every day, singing scriptures, giving thanks and praise, and serving one another.