November 5, 2008
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Simon
We butchered a deer. Austin did a great job. Kalli had to get in the action as well.
Simon Kenton became a hero to many who lived in the perilous wilderness of the American frontier in the early 19th century. James Finley, in his autobiography, describes how Kenton was “ready to fly at a moment’s warning to the place of danger, for the protection of the scattered families.” He seemed fearless, no matter how dire the threat. But no one realized that there was no peace within his own heart. In the fall of 1819, Kenton attended a campmeeting in Kentucky, and there he saw the power of God. Many “were awakened,” including several of his relatives. Moved by what he had seen, one morning he asked Finley’s father, Robert, to walk with him into the woods.
As the two men sat alone, Kenton confessed that although he knew God had preserved him through many adventures, he still was “a great sinner.” As he shared the dark secrets of his heart, tears poured from his eyes. This hardened warrior realized he needed Jesus. He fell to the ground, crying out to God.
Suddenly, Kenton’s burdens disappeared. He “sprang to his feet” and let out “a shout toward Heaven which made the woods resound with its gladness.” Like the man healed in Acts 3, Kenton began leaping and praising God, shouting louder and louder. When he arrived back at the campmeeting, “his appearance startled the whole encampment.” Everyone wanted to know what had happened. He told them, “If I had all the world here, I would tell of the goodness and mercy of God!”
Comments (8)
I remember grinding up deer meat with my dad. Good memories!
Mmmm…I love deer meat. I haven’t had in awhile.
Were hopeing to get some this year too!! My husband LOVES to hunt, but cant afford his lisence this year, So our pastor put us on his list of “People to give a deer to” lol! Im really excited. most women are squeemish about dealing with the meat, As long as I dont see a deer when it still looks like bambi…Im fine. And it tastes wonderful
first I like deer jerky only
That is great about Kenton and at first I thought you were talking about your Austin -we call that a life changing moment when you fall to your knees and accept Christ.
whoa, butchering a deer! that’s way too much for this city gal.
i’ve never had venison and i hear it’s pretty tasty!
RYC: You have laundry in YOUR playpen too??? Thats so great
LOL! Were brilliant!
Ooooo yummy – biltong (jerky)!!!! Nice venison pie…..yum.
Thanks for sharing that story.
Wow! Reminds me of my favorite childhood books, the Little House series. Pa went out and hunted to feed the family. Yes…Prop 8 passed here in California by a margin. Of course, a great force is attempting to overturn it in the courts.