The Divine Exchange
During Lent, as I contemplate Christ’s death and prepare to celebrate his resurrection, I also take time to reflect on God’s goodness, Jesus’ obedience, and my walk with Christ. Time is also spent in study. Recently I learned about the “divine exchange” that occurred on the cross for me. I learned that Jesus’ death and resurrection was, essentially, a “divine exchange” of benefits from God to me. This exchange, rooted in the forgiveness of sin and everlasting life, contains specific tangible benefits that will follow me, and you, all the days of our life “in the natural” as well as beyond. This is pretty cool stuff; so cool that I wanted to share it with you.
Thank you, God for this divine exchange. Blessings to you this Lenten season, my brothers and sisters in Christ!
Banff Nat’l Park
Banff National Park
Can there be a place more beautiful than this? I don’t know. All I do know is around every bend of the trail there was a “wow” . This park is nestled among the peaks of the Canadian Rockies. It is the first national park established in Canada and is a coveted UNESCO World Heritage Site. This place is a combination of vast unspoiled wilderness, mountain lakes like Lake Louise, and the gateway to it all: the Town of Banff. Closest airport is in Calgary, Alberta, about a 90-min drive along the TransCanada highway. No matter the time of year, Banff is a must-see. For more info check out http://www.banfflakelouise.com/About-the-Area/Banff-National-Park And for a special treat, be sure to go to Lake Louise and hike up to the tea house. The Lake Agnes Tea House is one of the most famous trails in Lake Louise and the Canadian Rockies. You’ll hike up to an altitude of 2,135 m/ 7,005 ft. When you arrive at the Lake Agnes Tea House http://www.lakeagnesteahouse.com/ you’ll be rewarded with stunning views and the opportunity to rest on the porch, order up a pot of freshly steeped tea and a bowl of homemade soup, or a delicious sandwich or dessert.
Lyric Living 
