These Birch trees are the result of a fire in the 1940’s. It was the difficult circumstances that enabled them to thrive and create the beautiful backdrop to many trails and scenes in Acadia National Park. How do we allow the challenges in our lives to shape us and enable us to be what we are designed to achieve. These two are growing for their season from a small niche in the massive rock wall.

“Be strong through the grace that God gives you in Christ Jesus.” 2 Timothy 2:1 NLT