PRAY FOR THE PEACE OF JERUSALEM

Pray for the peace of Jerusalem

"May they prosper who love you.
Peace be within your walls,

Prosperity within your palaces.” 

For the sake of my brethren and companions,

I will now say, “Peace be within you.” 

Because of the house of the Lord our God I will seek your good.   Psalm 122:6-9 (NKJV)

WILD ROSE HIPS

PLANTS OF THE WASATCH MOUNTAINS

Fresh ROSE HIPS and seeds have vitamin C and are used to treat colds, flu and stomach disorders.

STANSBURY ISLAND INTERPRETIVE TRAIL

STANSBURY ISLAND 

IS THE SECOND LARGEST ISLAND 

ON THE GREAT SALT LAKE

PRIVATE BUSINESSES ON STANSBURY INCLUDE EVAPORATE SALT PONDS, BRINE SHRIMP, AND GRAVEL PITS.  PLEASE DO NOT TRESPASS.  

ENJOY BLM LAND, HIKING, BIKING, SIGHTSEEING PETROGLYPHS AND WILDLIFE.

NORTH SHORE TRAILHEAD IS AT THE END OF THE STANSBURY ISLAND ROAD, 

NEAR THE BRINE SHRIMP BUSINESS.  RESTROOM AVAILABLE.

BRING YOUR OWN TP.  

GPS: 40°48'23.0"N 112°31'13.5"W

LOOK FOR THIS SIGN 

FOLLOW THE SANDY TRAIL 

TO THE SECOND KIOSK.

GREAT PLACE TO TAKE A BREAK.  

PLEASE PACK OUT YOUR TRASH.

STANSBURY ISLAND 

INTERPRETIVE TRAIL 

ENJOY A SHORT HIKE UP A HILL,

FOLLOWING GEOLOGY SIGNS

NORTH SHORE TRAIL 

FOLLOW THE TRAIL MARKERS 

TO THE NORTH SHORE OF 

THE GREAT SALT LAKE

DRIVE WEST ON I-80 FROM SALT LAKE,

TAKE EXIT 84 AND TURN LEFT,

DRIVE ON BROKEN ARROW ROAD,

CROSS TWO RAILROAD TRACKS,

TAKE STANSBURY ISLAND ROAD, 

DO NOT GO TO GRANTSVILLE.

STANSBURY ISLAND IS A
GREAT PLACE FOR 

SCENIC PHOTOGRAPHY

DOOLY KNOB

ANTELOPE ISLAND STATE PARK

DOOLY KNOB

Hike the FRARY PEAK trail up to the ridge to the trail junction.   The hike is 1.25 miles to the knob and 925' elevation gain.

DIRECTIONS:  GPS  40°59'39.3"N 112°12'09.1"W

MYSTERY MAN?

STRANGEST THINGS OF THE BIBLE

JOSEPHS BROTHERS WERE JEALOUS

 AFTER HEARING JOSEPHS TWO DREAMS

"And his brothers were jealous of him, but his

father kept the saying in mind."  Genesis 37:11  ESV

All of Joseph's brothers were sent out to work,

watching the sheep.

"Now his brothers went to pasture their father's

flock near Shechem."  Genesis 37:12  ESV

While Joseph the youngest, had an easy job of

 going out, to see if his brothers are doing well.

"And Israel said to Joseph, “Are not your brothers pasturing the flock at Shechem? Come, I will send you to them.” And he said to him, “Here I am.” So he said to him, “Go now, see if it is well with your brothers and with the flock, and bring me word.” So he sent him from the Valley of Hebron, and he came to Shechem."  Genesis 37:13-15  ESV

When Joseph arrived at Shechem, the flock of sheep and his brothers were no where to be found.  A MYSTERY MAN approached Joseph.

"And a man found him wandering in the fields.  And the man asked him, “What are you seeking?” “I am seeking my brothers,” he said. “Tell me, please, where they are pasturing the flock.” And the man said, “They have gone away, for I heard them say, ‘Let us go to Dothan.’” So Joseph went after his brothers and found them at Dothan."  Genesis 37:15-17  ESV

Why did his brothers go to Dothan, about 15 miles north/west of Shechem. 
Who is this mystery man who led Joseph to Dothan?

"They saw him from afar, and before he

 came near to them they conspired against him

 to kill him. They said to one another, “Here

 comes this dreamer.  

Genesis 37:11-18-19  ESV  (English Standard Version)

Had it not been for the MYSTERY MAN,

Joseph's destiny may have never

 changed.  

WHO IS THIS MYSTERY MAN?

MIDNIGHT VISITOR

FISH DINNER IN GALILIEE

What if your best friend arrived from a long journey at midnight.  He is hungry and knocks on your door asking for some food?

"And he said to them, If any of you had a friend, and went to him at midnight and said to him, Friend, lend me three loaves, because a friend of mine has come from a journey to me and I have nothing to set before him,"   Luke 11:5-6  NMB

Would you tell your friend to be quiet; I'll wake everyone up if I get you some bread?

"and the man inside were to answer and say, Don’t trouble me; the door is now shut, and my servants are with me in the chamber; I cannot rise and give them to you – "  Luke 11:7  NMB

Because his friend was persistent and wouldn't leave without some bread; he got up and gave him what he wanted.

"I say to you, though he would not arise and give him a loaf because he is his friend, yet because of his importunity he would rise and give him as many as he needed."   Luke 11:8  NMB

We are like the midnight visitor asking our Father in heaven for what we need.

"And so I say to you: ask, and it shall be given you; seek, and you shall find; knock, and it shall be opened unto you."  Luke 11:9  NMB

Would we have received anything if we didn't come to the Father's house seeking, knocking and asking?

"For everyone that asks, receives, and he that seeks, finds, and to him who knocks, it will be opened."   

Luke 11:10  NMB

If you asked your parents for bread, are they going to served you a rock?  Or if you ask for a fish dinner, are you going to get a snake?   Or if you ask for an egg for breakfast, are they going to give you a scorpion?

"If the son asks for bread from any of you that is a father, will he give him a stone? Or if he asks for fish, will he give him a serpent for a fish?"   "Or if he asks for an egg, will he offer him a scorpion?"   

Luke 11:11-12  NMB

The human nature of man is evil; but they would give only the best for their children.  

GOD's nature is good.  Your Father in heaven desires to give the gift of the Holy Spirit for those who knock, seek and ask him.

"If you then who are evil can give good gifts to your children, how much more will the Father of heaven give a holy spirit to those who desire it of him?" 

Luke 11:13  NMB (New Matthew Bible)

POISON IVY

AUTUMN LEAVES OF UTAH

Touching POISON IVY can cause a rash, by an oily resin called Urushiol.   To treat the rash, wash with soap and avoid itching; or it will spread.  Don't scratch!  Don't rub your eyes.

You can buy a medicated cream too.