This is a pic from our final day of hiking. If you look closely in the break of the mountains, you can see Grey Glacier. On the map below, it is the white blob that runs into the lake on the left. Grey Glacier is a massive glacier that pushes down from the ice fields in the Patagonia. Unfortunately, this is the best shot of the glacier I have. I didn't get as many pics that day for one reason or another, but I wanted to post this one at least for my memory if for nothing else. 

It was a great day for me, but a really tough day for my brother. He had been sick the night before (thanks to me), and his knee was acting up pretty badly. For a good portion of the day, I was privy to a lot of painful groaning each time his foot hit the ground. I felt terrible for him. At one point, I was pondering whether or not I would be carrying him out. Fortunately (for me at least), he was able to push through. 

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SONG STORY

We have been singing this song at The Creek for the last several months. This song sings well and has fantastic theology. It poetically depicts our natural instincts to reject Christ. Yet in spite of our rejection God called and reconciled us back to Him. We love singing songs that focus on salvation being the work of God only because it reminds us that without his initiation we would never make any movement toward Him. As a result of the fall we will never cease trying to justify ourselves, and in doing so, rejecting the work of Christ. Built into our sin nature is a pride that tells us we are "okay." We want to do it on our own, our own way. As Christians, we have the decision to fight against that desire. We must fight to see ourselves as justified before God because of Christ alone. Only then can we participate in the good works that are prepared for us.

LYRICS

The stone that was rejected has become the cornerstone
Now my light and my salvation will be found in You alone
Word made flesh You dwelt among us, We were blind and knew You not
Still You called us and in kindness reconciled us back to God
Let my soul sing, You are holy
Let my life bring endless praise
To the only One who's worthy, All the glory to Your name

Your kingdom is advancing like a flood on desert land
For Your power knows no measure and against it none can stand

With Your final breath You purchased what we never could afford
Death is conquered, hell defeated, glory to the risen Lord
Death is conquered, hell defeated, glory to the Risen Lord