A Little Video Tour of Tryon, North Carolina
From our Home on the Mountain, to Tryon, by the lake, and back again
I often sense that including something personal in our newsletter outreach is not only enjoyable, but also, at times, a kind of pastoral care. These small glimpses into daily life—shared with you in grace—can offer a rhythm of peace and quiet delight amid the noise of our days.
This morning, I invite you to accompany me on a short journey that I often take—a sort of morning liturgy on wheels. From our mountain home, we travel down to the heart of Tryon, North Carolina, loop gently around the lake, and return. It is not a grand expedition, but a slow and prayerful ride—a time to notice, breathe, and reflect.
Jonathan Edwards learned to study Creation to learn more about God's character and even the glory of the Gospel of Jesus Christ: “the beauties of nature are really emanations, or shadows, of the excellencies of the Son of God.”1
May this quiet ride, through hills and water and early light, draw your thoughts upward and inward—toward the One who created all things good.
Thank you for joining me on the ride. May it bless you with stillness and joy.
“You make known to me the path of life; in your presence there is fullness of joy” (Psalm 16:11 ESV).
We would be honored to have you join us for a ride this early April morning in North Carolina. This experience is more than just a scenic tour; it is a moment of stillness, a quiet invitation to reflect, pray, and appreciate the blessings of God’s creation in a place where time seems to slow and grace feels near. From the rustling leaves to the rising sun casting its golden light across the hills, this ride offers a glimpse of a town that has long attracted artists, writers, and seekers of peace. We invite you to pause with us—to take in the beauty, feel the rhythm of a morning in Tryon, and perhaps hear something more profound than words in the silence between the sights.
If you're interested in learning more about Jonathan Edwards, I suggest the authoritative book by George Marsden: Jonathan Edwards, A Life.
Jonathan Edwards (2002). The “Miscellanies”: (Entry Nos. a–z, aa–zz, 1–500) (T. A. Schafer & H. S. Stout, Eds.; Corrected Edition, Vol. 13, p. 279). Yale University Press.” (The Miscellanies, Entry No. 108).