The photos are of PASSIONS, those activities that combine faith and interests, making life fun. These will include historical reenactments from Revolutionary times, 18th-century camping at living history events, educational programs with kids, and more. An additional organization that Lostpine is associated with is a living history group reenacting the 18th century in Florida. You can find additional photos of past activities HERE.
Category: Personal Faith Walk
Reaching out in life to share the Gospel takes many forms
History is a wonderful teacher. Nothing is more meaningful than to be transported back in time to understand the struggles of our forefathers. You can find photos of my 2009 Tea Party activity here as well as the message that was given. Their is a 12 minute Tea Party talk done August 22, 2009. These are non-political representations to help people understand the history behind the freedoms we all enjoy.
2009 Orlando Tea Party from Bob Samson on Vimeo.
The August 2009 message is here.
In 2011, there was a presentation made at an April 15th Tax Day event. You can find the message here.
The love of history extends to combining the message of hope from our Savior to historical events. These include celebrations of historical importance in our churches to duplicating the faith of our frontier families as they moved west and camped together. Here, the messages include a component of history to link our faith and our country’s dependence upon God.
Given at local Central Florida churches
Pine Castle Pioneer Days on February 24, 2019
Short Sermon given at the Sunday worship service in Cypress Grove Park, Orlando, FL
Wekiva Presbyterian Church in Longwood, FL on July 1, 2018
Why Did It Happen? A look at why our forefathers chose to separate from Britain and form a new country.
Pine Castle Pioneer Days on February 25, 2018
Short Sermon given at the Sunday worship service in Cypress Grove Park, Orlando, FL
Wekiva Presbyterian Church in Longwood, FL on July 9, 2017
It is given as a first person message as Rev. Mather Byles, Jr., the Rector of the Old North Church at the start of the American Revolution. Both sermon text and video are available.
Setting the Record Straight on July 9, 2017
Westview Baptist Church, Sanford, FL on July 1, 2012
The Lantern Revisited on July 1, 2012
Wekiva Presbyterian Church in Longwood, FL on July 4, 2004 and First Presbyterian Church of Apopka, FL on July 3, 2005.
It is given as a first person message where one of the signer’s of the Declaration of Independence, Caesar Rodney, is interviewed by the church pastor.
Freedom is Never Free – July 4, 2004
Alafia River Rendezvous Sermons
Bridging the Gap – January 18, 2016
Why Was It First? – January 18, 2015
Common Sense is Not So Common – January 19, 2014
It’s all About Love – January 20, 2013
What is a Patriot? – January 15, 2012
The Horn – January 16, 2011
The Lantern – January 17, 2010
A Song from our Savior – January 18, 2009
Did Jesus Camp with us This Year? – January 20, 2008
Fruits of the Vine – January 21, 2007
Gifts of History – January 22, 2006
Life’s winding road often takes us to interesting places. Here are a few short stories on how circumstance and faith have been intertwined. The spirit behind these stories is not unlike the early habit of journaling that our ancestors used to capture much of today’s understanding of how they lived.
A Bad Day At The Office
A Flexible Flyer For Christmas
A Lesson From My Father
A Million Dollar View
A Pet Story
A Road Trip
Did You Ever Wonder?
Hands
Hitting The Wall
My First Home
My Plumb Line
Passions [maybe not so short]
Phil, God and Sagamore Creek
The Lantern
The Road to Heaven Runs Through Pittsburgh
The Significance of the Pine Tree [How Lostpine.com got its name]
The Ultimate Return On Investment
What’s One Second Worth
