ISLAND SPIRITUALITY

Yesterday went to church, New Hope Christian Fellowship Hilo, a large congregation situated on a beautiful new campus. I sat in the back but for some reason I was on the edge of tears the whole time, not necessarily because of things that were said, but just being in Hawaii at a place of worship, silent prayers and questions to God, seeing the beauty and grace upon those around me, ordinary people like me, following the yearning for something more, something deeper. I couldn't escape that feeling in my heart, a mix of brokeness and joy, gratitude and awe.

One thing the preacher did say was to honor the Creator. Beautiful creation points to the Creator. Appropriate being in Hawaii, surrounded by its breathtaking beauty.