Alliance Air Show October 28 2017

A great day in the sun and sky – I was accompanied by my father on this occasion and I was grateful to have him-
There were fighter jets and planes and stunt fliers and skydivers and races and food an wow, Just the history of it all. Every year they put together this showing and so far they have not disappointed. If you have never been – its a great day for friends and family.
What does this have to do with Prison? Or ministry? Or both? Good questions.

A day at the air show reminds me of the restrictions we all face in life – every one of us. Boundaries. Theses pilots must know them intimately to do what they do. The law of gravity says I cannot fly or just jump up and stay there. I cannot run fast enough to even really try. But then there are the laws of physics and aerodynamics that tell me if I have a large surface and if I can build enough speed and have aerodynamically shaped wings that cause the air to flow over and under them at different speeds – this produces what is know as “lift”. If I disregard the rules, laws, guidelines I will not fly, I will crash. And the damage could be loos of life , property, my health and more!

The point is – if I know the rules and boundaries – and I work within those boundaries – I can FLY! I can fly, I can soar I can do ‘the impossible’. For those who are behind bars or walls – the same thing applies – in there – out here – up there. If you use your knowledge and work withing the rules and laws what seems to be impossible – becomes possible! But if I don’t – I will crash and burn.
Another lesson here is that this is a safe and legal way to have fun. Somewhere you could bring your family. A place that does not require drinking or any other thing that could get us in trouble just to have fun. A place where I can learn or share with other friends or family. And by learning the boundaries and following the process and procedures – I was granted access to take these beautiful photos to share with all of you!