As you may know, we keep sheep at Makanalani. Being close to the earth & all the wonders that God has provided through nature is very precious to us. So what exactly does it mean to be a shepherd? It is, of course, caring for the physical needs of the sheep. Making sure they have […]
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Yesterday we talked a bit about how today, January 10th, is celebrated as the Baptism of Jesus. That it falls on a Sunday this year is one of those glorious coincidences. We found this prayer online & thought we would share it with you… It moved us & we’re sure that it will do the
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Did you know that January 10 is celebrated as the Baptism of Jesus? Many celebrate it as part of the Epiphany, but we recently learned that January 10, tomorrow, is also a traditional day. It is an opportunity to contemplate Jesus, the Son of God, humbling himself to John the Baptist. It is part of
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Storybook Theatre is working with Captain Mark to provide a marine mammal tour for Kauai’s youth. You can take part in either the “Harmony & Melody’s Meet the Whales” program or the “Meet Our Two New Hawaiian Monk Seals” program. Each is just 30 minutes (perfect for those young attention spans) & features the large
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This Sunday, January 10 at 4pm There will be a concert presented by The Berklee College of Music Steelgrass Residency Contest Winners. This is an opportunity to see some of the amazing youth talent here on Kauai & also support the scholarship program so that it can continue to nurture the creativity of our youth. All
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We love the creations that come from the heart of our young people & it’s especially wonderful when they can be shared with others. The Kauai Museum is having three exhibitions to give these works of art the exposure they deserve. The first is opens on February 18 & is for art created by students from
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Every year on Kauai one of the great moments is the return of the humpback whales. The mothers start coming in November to give birth to their calves, but it is this time of year that things really pick up on the whale front. On Saturday, January 9 from 3-5 pm there will be a
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Sometimes the best way to get closer to God is to get closer to nature. At Makanalani, we practice this daily in our farming activities, but it is also good to get out & see more of our beautiful island. If you are on Kauai, you are lucky in that the Sierra Club offers many
How should we behave in the new year? What is righteous, what is holy? What about those difficulties in this life that we all experience? This Psalm, as old as the Bible, talks to us of the tribulations of life on earth, & the hope that has since been fulfilled in Our Lord Jesus Christ.
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As we embark on the new year we are often encouraged to make resolutions. Plans, perhaps, to be better people, to do good for ourselves, our families & our communities. Of course, as everyone knows, new year’s resolutions are seldom met… Thousands of comedians make their living because of this simple fact of human nature.
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