Once Upon a Time, In Wadi Rum
The heavens declare the glory of God, and the sky above proclaims his handiwork. Day to day pours out speech, and night to night reveals knowledge. There is no speech, nor are there words, whose voice is not heard. Their voice goes out through all the earth, and their words to the end of the world. Recently my small group was studying Psalm 19. The question was asked, "what is one of the most beautiful, breathtaking views of nature you have ever seen?" I have seen many beauteous sights in this world, but the language of Psalm 19:1-4 (quoted above) drew my memory to one of the most stunning encounters I have ever had with the created world. 60 km east of Aqaba lies Jordan’s largest wadi (a low, dry valley). The red sand and desolate bedrock formations of Wadi Rum has captured human imagination for centuries. Wadi Rum has staged certain scenes from (among others) Lawrence of Arabia, Rogue...