Seth McAllister

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  • Jesus, Strong and Kind

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    Verse 1Jesus saidThat if I thirstI should come to himNo one else can satisfyI should come to him Verse 2Jesus saidIf I am weakI should come to himNo one else can be my strengthI should come to him ChorusFor the Lord is good and faithfulHe will keep us day and nightWe can always run to…

  • Morning on the hill

    Morning on the hill

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    A few snaps from my morning on the hill.

  • Norikura Powder Day!

    Norikura Powder Day!

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    Waking to a typical morning in Norikura Kogen, cloudy with a blanket of fresh snow on the ground I didn’t expect the clouds to fade. By 8:30 the sun started poking through the clouds lifted to present beautiful Mount Norikura spectacularly. I headed up to the ski resort to take a few runs and see…

  • Family snowshoe hike

    Family snowshoe hike

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    Thank you Yuma Fujie for a fun day in the snow. Today was a first for our family.We went for a snowshoe hike to Sanbondaki Falls with Eze and Kai. The other three kids were having fun with Fukiko Soma at のりくら自然保育.

  • Love the innovative approach and pioneer spirit

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    Way to go Double Mountain and Hood River, Oregon.Love the innovative approach and pioneer spirit. We also chose to only package our coffee in reusable glass bottles for the same reason.Plastic liners are in everything, even eco-friendly-looking recycled “paper” coffee bags.

  • アルプス山岳郷 | インタビュー #8

    アルプス山岳郷 | インタビュー #8

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    中部山岳国立公園管理事務所「国立公園のブランド力を底上げするための情報発信」 ～世界水準のDestination（目的地）になることを目指して 後編～ 今回は、中部山岳国立公園管理事務所へのインタビューシリーズ後編です。 前編では、森川所長から中部山岳国立公園全体の概要やこのエリアがどんな方向へ向かっているかについて、俯瞰的な話をしていただきました。— Read on alps-sangakukyo.amebaownd.com/posts/12722575

  • We think too much and feel too little

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    “We think too much and feel too little. More than machinery, we need humanity; more than cleverness, we need kindness and gentleness. Without these qualities, life will be violent and all will be lost.”― Charlie Chaplin

  • 平和を実現する人々は、幸いである

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    平和を実現する人々は、幸いである、その人たちは神の子と呼ばれる。 マタイによる福音書5章9節

  • Blessed are…

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    3 “Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. 4 “Blessed are those who mourn, for they shall be comforted. 5 “Blessed are the meek, for they shall inherit the earth. 6 “Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they shall be satisfied. 7 “Blessed are the…

  • Creating healthy interactions

    Creating healthy interactions

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    長い間「この山岳地域に暮らす皆とどう関わるべきか？」とか「山の魅力をどう伝えるべきか？」とか「長いスパンで環境問題をどう向き合うべきか？」をずーっと考えてきました。少しづつですがアルプス岳郷の地域づくりの取組みインタビューで答えていると思います。 大切にしていることは①お互いに助け合う事を実行する②人が見える地域やDestination（目的地）を見せる③二人以上で業務を取り組む④一緒に出来る事をさがし続ける⑤正しく「支配」する者に目指すリーダーシップの中で「支え」になる事を探す物と必要な支援を「配る」者は一番優れた姿です。 インタビューの言葉は地元デザイナー・ライターAyako Momijiさんが上手に取りまとめています。FBに出したり、HPに載せたりするのはTsuyoshi Matsushimaさんです。 https://alps-sangakukyo.amebaownd.com For some time now I have been thinking about “how to build healthy interaction in this community?” and “how to share the beauty of the Japanese Alps with others?” and “how to approach the long-term environmental issues we are facing?”.Little by little, we have been answering those questions through…

  • アルプス山岳郷 | インタビュー #7

    アルプス山岳郷 | インタビュー #7

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    「地域の理想を形にし、自然との共生を意識するきっかけをつくる」 ～世界水準のDestination（目的地）になることを目指して 中編～ 今回は、中部山岳国立公園管理事務所へのインタビューシリーズ中編です。 前回は、森川所長から中部山岳国立公園エリア全体の概要や方向性について、また「世界水準のDestinationを目指す」というスケールの大きな話をしていただきました。— Read on alps-sangakukyo.amebaownd.com/posts/12721452

  • Happy 13th Birthday Ezekiel

    Happy 13th Birthday Ezekiel

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    Since his birth, he has always kept us on our toes. We are so excited to see where God leads this brave young man.I hope I grow up to be as brave and strong and full of energy as you someday. If anyone who reads this has any encouragement for 13-year-old Ezekiel or his parents…

  • Life is a tragedy when seen in close-up

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    「人生は近くで見ると悲劇だが、遠くから見れば喜劇だ」 チャップリン “Life is a tragedy when seen in close-up, but a comedy in long-shot.” Charlie Chaplin

  • Happy New Year

    Happy New Year

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    We have been enjoying a few first slow days of 2021 here in Norikura Kogen, reflecting on last year and praying for wisdom, courage, and faith for the next.As I think of the new year that is already upon us, I am challenged and encouraged by the words of the disciple Paul from Romans chapter…

  • Help adults remember they were a child

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    “The more of a person we succeed in making a child, the better will both fulfil his own life and serve society.” Charolette Mason

  • アルプス山岳郷 | インタビュー#6

    アルプス山岳郷 | インタビュー#6

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    僕にとってアルプス山岳郷の仕事で成功したいの一つは色々なコミュニケーションのカベを下ろしたり、地域内の皆さんと地域外の行政を上手く連帯する事です。 第6回目の地域づくり取り組みインタビューには中部山岳国立公園と自然利用や保全のあり方についてのインタビューです。今回の記事はアルプス山岳郷が目指している「platform development」(プラトフォーム開発)のことも書かれています。国立公園にある地域との関わりについてもたっぷり入ってます、是非お読みください。 記事の言葉:Ayako Momiji写真:僕と中部山岳国立公園管理事務所

  • O Come, O Come, Emmanuel

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    O Come, O Come, EmmanuelAnd ransom captive IsraelThat mourns in lonely exile hereUntil the Son of God appears RefrainRejoice! Rejoice! EmmanuelShall come to thee O Israel O come, Thou Rod of Jesse, freeThine own from Satan’s tyranny;From depths of hell Thy people save,And give them victory o’er the grave. O come, Thou Dayspring, from on…

  • A picture is worth a thousand words

    A picture is worth a thousand words

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    They say a picture is worth a thousand words. Well, I think this photo that Hannah took of me at the top of Mt. Okuhotaka sums up 2020 pretty well.This year has been full of challenges that make us feel like we are being blown away and at the same time during those challenges, there…