It’s so good to be back. Holiday Island, AR. May 12, 2026

 I feel like Spring Training has lasted too long and Opening Day in “The Bigs” is still in the future.  But, I have learned;  Don’t wish your time away,  live  every moment, practice hard, and get your rest now, because later it may be hard to come by.  

We started at Easter, took a whole month “off”, did two performances the first weekend of May, took two weeks “off” and have a single performance this week   Everyone has plenty to keep them busy besides the Passion Play, so when the Play is on, the rest of our life doesn’t change.  But for some, the Passion Play is their main job and main source of income, and for them it’s a welcome activity and a way to show their love for Jesus, to glorify God and a way to witness to others and plant seeds which will hopefully bring others to see this presentation.  The improvements in the sound, lighting, music and small changes to the script have brought a new enthusiasm to all of us and encouraged us to stay, or in my case, return to the cast after a year’s absence, returning to blow the shofar and find others to blow. There are a few  ideas floating around about the shofar and how we might be able to introduce people to it.  There are more references in Scripture than you might think about the shofar and we’ll explore some of them in the blog and at the play when people come to see the Holy Land, the remodeled Bible Museum, the interactive Art Gallery, the Prayer Cross and Christ of the Ozarks Statue.  A lot to experience in person.

For now, thank you for coming back to the website, I’ll keep you  informed and amused as best I can and let you know how Ministry of Miles is being rebranded and refreshed and what we are doing to reach the world for Jesus Christ and share His blessings to us with others.  In His love and Grace……

  

Meet Tom. Holiday Island, AR May 5, 2026

 My mind is full of thoughts of the goings-on of life, but  my lap is full of a feral cat named Tom.  He came to me a while ago when I was about to feed Miss Hissy our first feral cat who has been a work-in-progress since we moved into our cabin almost six years ago.  Tom, who I initially named Gray, walked right into the kitchen nook and laid down across my feet and stayed there purring loudly.  He has been a constant companion, talking with me, telling me all kinds of things, wanting to share my food, and trying to sleep on my chest until I shoo him away.  He introduced herself to Timber, Patches and Loki the three dogs now living with me and made it very clear who is in charge. Loud yelps could be heard when a quick swat was skillfully landed on the nose of an inattentive pup.  The four of them get along very well now and are a real comfort to all of us and our visitors.

Over the years, I remember the cat wandering on a farm road in Iowa during RaAM 1983, Earl(Jarrell), Gus and Cream (Edwards), Monster(McCullum), our own Sweet Pea(Passion Play), Scooter(Briniger), Snoop (our stuffed dog) who has been with us since 1974 when he was with me in the hospital in Tulsa during my first bunion surgery, Ginger and all the Jackson dogs in Colorado, Muffin(Phil and Sharon’s cat), TarBaby(Gledhill) Bonnie’s Papillons, Etta Fay, Emmie Lou,Tom and Susie(Ludig), Hissy, Mo, Peggy (Schatz)……..and a host of others. 

 What joy pets bring to us.  They are part of God’s creation although The Bible speaks little about pets and mostly about animals and our duty to be good stewards of them while having dominion over them.  Interesting topic to consider.  Think about the Tabernacle and Temple:  the thousands of animals sacrificed  to atone for our sin, and then there was Jesus, the ultimate sacrifice to take away ALL sin, past, present and future.  The Lamb of God….the only Son of God…..God Incarnate.  Heavy stuff to ponder…..Thank You, Jesus

April 29,2026 Holiday Island, AR. Up again…..I think

 It seems like a long time ago that I last sat down to write a blog.  It has been four years and a lot of water has flowed under the bridge and over the dam.  Covid……Agent Orange presumptive conditions……attacks by the enemy……and personal periods of doubt and disappointment.  God was silent at times, prompting and encouraging at others but I think we are back to my First Love and ready to renew the fight.  Born again, again and optimistic about the future and what God has for me to accomplish for Him.

It’s been a battle for Karen and me and the battle is still ongoing, but I feel called to be bold, bolder than I’ve ever been because there is still so much to be done.  The past year has been especially challenging and while I could write volumes about it, I won’t, because it would detract from the goal of moving forward.  Many valuable lessons have been learned and they will be evident to those who know me.  I am on Facebook and Linked-in and have a bigger audience that I had before and hope we all benefit from that. I am not a big technology fan, but I will use what I feel comfortable with to deliver the message God has placed in me to deliver.  I have a donation button, but DO NOT use it until I understand how it works and know that any money will go to the right place.  For now I’m glad to be back on the air, hope you will continue to follow me and  I ask for your prayers and well wishes.  May  God bless you and keep you.

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July 14, 2022. Holiday Island, AR. A Time For Miracles

When I last blogged on May 31, we had just finished our Memorial Day re-opening for the 2022 season. Since then we have had eighteen performance days; very dry, hot and humid weather and a resurgence of Covid in our area. Karen and I have stayed Covid-free, but a number of our friends, coworkers and church members have been impacted. The Play has had decent attendance, but with all the fluctuation in fuel costs and the uptick in health concerns, we're unsure of the impact on us as we go forward.
In the part of the Passion Play where Jesus is brought before the Sanhedrin, Joseph of Arimathea and Nicodemus are presented as Pharisees petitioning that Jesus receive a fair trial and as Jesus is denigrated and sent off to Pilate for trial, Joseph remarks that it is "a time for prayer, my friend," and Nicodemus {the character I portray) responds, "Joseph, a time for miracles". Both these statements apply not only to the time of Jesus, but also to the present time as well.
Our country and world are facing major issues and emotions are high on both sides of every issue. It is a time for all of us to be in prayer and to ask God for a miraculous intercession on our behalf, that His will be done and His Kingdom come on earth as it is in Heaven. We seek Your presence among us, Lord, and Your continued favor on The Passion Play, our friends and family and all those we come in contact with on a daily basis. Praise You, Father, Son and Holy Spirit now and forever. You alone are our hope.

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