More Animals in Genesis

Yesterday we talked about how God made all the animals, every one, the fish, the birds, the mammals, the insects & every other sort of creature. Today we would like to present a few other passages from Genesis that talk about animals. We left off yesterday with Genesis 1:25… just before the big moment when […]

What does it mean to be a shepherd?

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 […]

Hiking Kauai

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 […]

A Psalm for the New Year

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. […]

New Year’s Resolutions

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. […]

Hau’oli Makahiki Hou! • Happy New Year!

[fusion_builder_container hundred_percent=”yes” overflow=”visible”][fusion_builder_row][fusion_builder_column type=”1_1″ background_position=”left top” background_color=”” border_size=”” border_color=”” border_style=”solid” spacing=”yes” background_image=”” background_repeat=”no-repeat” padding=”” margin_top=”0px” margin_bottom=”0px” class=”” id=”” animation_type=”” animation_speed=”0.3″ animation_direction=”left” hide_on_mobile=”no” center_content=”no” min_height=”none”][fusion_text]Happy new year in this glorious Year of Our Lord, 2016! Here at Makanalani, we are looking forward to another year of serving children & youth by giving them an experience of […]

After Christmas Joy

Have you recovered from your celebrations? Are the wrappings all cleared, the dishes done, the turkey sliced ready for those delicious sandwiches to come? We aren’t either… There is a certain reluctance to let go of Christmas. It is such a special day & like little children, we find ourselves pining for the day past […]

The Angel Gabriel’s Most Sensitive Mission

A charming story about Gabriel & Mary by Dr. Ralph F. Wilson. Enjoy! As the tall, stately angel rose and walked toward the front of the chapel, there was a buzz among the cadets. Gabriel was a living legend. He cleared his throat. I’ve been asked to speak to you today about what I’ve learned […]

A Giving Heart

Tomorrow is Thanksgiving, when we gather with our family & friends to give thanks to God for all of his blessings. But is there more? We would like to suggest that you take this opportunity to not only give thanks to The Lord, but also to emulate Jesus in his giving attitude. There is more […]

The Purpose of Gratitude

The question of why we are here is one that puzzles many people, but for the Christian the answer is easy, or at least it should be. We are here to glorify God. There can be no higher purpose. As we approach the Thanksgiving holiday, it is worth taking the time to contemplate the true reason […]