New Song - Living Water

Here's a song I wrote a while back. After a long, hot summer of camp and pouring our lives into kids and staff, we can end up dry, both physically and spiritually. Sarah is constantly reminding our staff and campers to drink plenty of water so they don't wind up in the nurse's office and miss out on everything.

If you find yourself spiritually exhausted, I hope you'll rest, turn to Jesus Christ, our Living Water, and drink deeply.

Blessings,

Eddie




Living Water - Words and Music by Eddie Walker, August 19, 2008

Fill me up with living water
Saturate my weary soul
Dry and barren, weak and worn
Living water make me whole

Flowing from the Rock of Ages
To a thirsty land below
Spring of healing wash me clean
Living water make me whole

Rain new life all around
Rain new life all around
Rain new life all around

Rushing river now surround me
Let the old man fall below
Raised to walk in life anew
Living water make me whole
Living water make me whole

Around the World in Four Hours

Last night I went to visit an Iraqi friend. He was a famous painter in the middle east, but finds himself struggling to make it as a refugee in America. His wife insisted I eat with them, and I enjoyed the experience! Waleed wants to make great art, to communicate ideas, and to discuss deep issues, and is frustrated by his inability to do so in English. But he's learning fast. His paintings are incredible!

Then I went to a Bhutanese friend's apartment. He asked, "Do you think Jesus and Krishna are the same person?" He does. He thinks everything is right...Buddha, Krishna, Jesus, Mohammed. He said he thinks cows are gods, because his parents and grandparents told him they were. Great conversation.

When I returned home, I lit a campfire for some orphans from Uganda and Nepal who have been staying with us at the ranch for a few days. It was a perfect night to see the stars, and we stayed up until 10:30 singing praise songs to God together.

I guess it's neat to jet around the world to see all these countries. Usually when I get to a new place, though, I'm ready to skip the tourist attractions, meet the people and learn about their family, foods, faith and culture. It's a lot easier to do right here at home.