Paris Landing to Pebble Isle to Clifton, TN

Here I am with looper friends Gary and Bob as I finished cleaning the dinghy to put back on the stern of the boat and continue down the Tennessee River.

One of the great things about this trip is our ability to find a weekly time to join with other believers in praise, worship and to hear a message from the Word of God. With few exceptions, we have been able to do that. This weekend was a real bonus as we happened on a Feast of Tabernacles conference sponsored by a group of Messianic congregations. They were meeting here for a week-long conference within a half mile of the marina in Paris Landing, TN.

I don't want to take away from those who are inspired by their devotional times, but absolutely nothing can compare to the affirmation and inspiration that comes from being in the fellowship of other believers who are joining in worship to our God! Here we are all singing the familiar song Our God is an Awesome God. I learned a lot about the Messianic movement over the weekend and plan to learn more. As the Admiral said, "we are going to be in Heaven with these people someday," maybe soon!

Please don't use the Mississippi River as your view of how a river is supposed to look. The Tennessee River is so clean and picturesque, it would rival the Hudson, which is still my favorite river so far.