Taamtgi, warrior, “be still.” Creator Yahweh’s righteousness covers you. Rest and read the Sacred Writings until his whispered voice washes through your mind and sinks deep into your heart, birthing hope where despair has taken hold.

This battle you face is not an Indian battle, not one that was lost over a hundred years ago. This battle began back in Eden, back in the beginning of time when brother Adam and sister Eve made the first wrong choice. This battle has already been won, two thousand years ago when Creator Yahweh took on flesh and conquered sin and death.

Let peace fall over you as you enter a world where all is made right. Ride beside your Chief and Captain, both mounted on winged horses, flying on the wind. The battle cry is called, but your scabbard is empty. The Sword is in the Captain’s hand.

Eagle People … Today’s reading is Jeremiah 15:11-21. Pleya gi. “Go with Blessings.”

(Photo by Sandy Cathcart of Aaron Gentry at the Restoration Celebration Powwow, Chiloquin, Oregon, 2014)