Life has been pretty insane since my last post, and I’m glad to report that it’s all been a crazy good busy.
One highlight was my trip to Ireland last June. I traveled as part of a Celtic Spiritual Pilgrimage where we made stops in Dublin, Glendalough, Belfast, and Inis Mór.
It was a whirlwind trip which I am still processing. Most pics, unfortunately, remain unedited on my camera. Church life, school papers, and family time has taken priority.
Someday, I want to return to spend a little more time in a few of the places I visited and also to discover the roots of my Irish heritage. Ireland is such a beautiful country with a rich history and tradition. One needs to spend more than a week to fully appreciate the significance of this magical place.
But home is also a place of beauty and wonder, which we often miss as we long for greener pastures. So as I reflect upon Ireland, I need to remember that inner longing I had to go home.
But then, aren’t we all filled with a longing to be home? Our hope lies in knowing Jesus will one day return to fulfill that longing. In the meantime, we can look for signs of the kingdom, and Ireland is definitely one of them.
Grace and peace,
Parson Larson, 2025
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