Earth Day

I feel like I am becoming a Las Vegas tour guide... "On the left you have the Mandalay Bay and the Luxor. On the right you have one of the oldest casinos, the Tropicana. You may remember Ricky Ricardo singing here.  On up ahead, there is the newest casino, the Cosmopolitan, and of course, there is the Bellagio and across the street is Paris. Be sure to catch the Bellagio fountain shows each night. They're every 15 minutes, and choreographed beautifully to music."

With the revolving door of guests we've had over the past few weeks, my knowledge of the surrounding area has increased by the hour! We've taken Rob, Sarah, Karen, and now my mom to all of the "hot spots." Yesterday, I was a bit incensed by the "Earth Day" spectacle, and the lack of "Good Friday" recognition. The world seemed to be celebrating the Earth rather than the Creator. Thus in honor of our Creator, we visited God's tourist attractions in Las Vegas. (Oh, maybe that could be my new company name!)

We went to Lake Mead with its beautiful blue water and the mountains all around. It is an absolutely gorgeous spot to sit in awe. We also made our way out to Red Rock Canyon. The red mountains, the desert landscape, the quiet and the burros grazing alongside the road... It is absolutely picturesque. As we looked all around, more than once we said aloud, "How can you look at all of this and not believe in God, the magnificent Creator?"

So maybe we did celebrate Earth Day by giving glory and honor to the One who made all things bright and beautiful. Thanks to Him, we have amazing tourist attractions as soon as we walk out our front door.