The heat radiated from the pavement through my white athletic shoes. Although, the summer heat was still months away, the sun blazed down on the Death Valley National Park. Bright yellow flowers interspersed with white desert buds bloomed along the highway. The colorful array of desert floral arrangements revealed a testament to the recent spring rains.
Hordes of tourists flock to Death Valley each year. A few never come out alive because they do not follow the instructions given in the brochure. They wander into Devil's Gulch. Many sip the bitter water at Bad Water. They ignore the signs that warn of unforeseen danger. Too little water, no communications, and no one to aid them, they fall prey to the elements of the arid landscape.
Our path becomes dry and lackluster as we lose our bearings. We feel isolated.
Do you feel lost in a desert today? Do you need some direction? Need refreshing? If yes, I have good news for you! Read the map of life.
Posted By: SIE aka george simons
Monday, October 17th 2005 at 5:15PM
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