Ghostdancer Shadley

Warriors, let us return to Creator Yahweh. Do not let your love and kindness waver as the night mist or the dew that goes early away. Let us honor our Great Chief and Captain with a steadfast goodness and love for him and for each other.

Do not neglect his words in the Sacred Writings, or we will become starving dogs picking at every scent of death, devouring each other at every whim and chance. Let us eat the words of his Sacred Writings as if they are the only food that can save our souls!

Yes, we have been torn to pieces, but he will heal us; we have been injured, but he will bind up our wounds. He will revive us through the living water of the Sacred Writings. He will restore us with his own lifeblood that we may live in his presence. Speak words of kindness to one another. Walk in the Truth and Beauty Way.

Eagle People … Today’s reading is Hosea 6:1-6. Pleya gi. “Go with Blessings.”

(Photo by Sandy Cathcart from Wiconi Powwow, 2009)

Dear warrior, what is on your mind? Words hold the power of life and death, not only spoken, but also written; not only written but also as thoughts. The enemy of our souls tries to rob us of good thoughts, filling our minds with words of death. Get close to the earth, sit in silence, open the Sacred Writings and let Holy Spirit speak words of life. Think of the goodness of Creator Yahweh. Think on what is true.

As the morning sun rises and pours new hope into our souls, think about Creator Yahweh’s love for you. As the sun continues its walk across the sky and pours its warmth into every living thing, think about Jesus Yeshua and how he poured his life out for you. When the sun heads to its resting place in the west and you gather with your loved ones, think about how Creator Yahweh carried you through another day. When the sun disappears from the heavens and you stare at the star-filled sky, think about Creator Yahweh and how the splendor of his creation speaks truth day after day, night after night. There is no tongue or language where his voice is not heard.

All the glory and splendor you see in this world is temporary and fading away, but the love of Creator Yahweh endures forever.

Eagle People … Today’s reading is Philippians 4:8. Pleya gi. “Go with Blessings.”

(Photo by Sandy Cathcart of Marcus Scott Gibbons, Wiconi Powwow 2008)

Warriors, it is possible that Creator Yahweh has allowed you to be chastened severely. If this is so, he will not give you over to death for he has conquered death, so that even if decay touches your body, it cannot touch your soul. Your soul is alive!

Let shouts of joy and victory resound in the camp! We will not die but live. Dance before Creator Yahweh! Let the bells on your feet match perfectly with Creator Yahweh’s heartbeat. Wave your arms in a dance that is as much a part of you as the blood pumping through your veins. He made you for this very purpose. Give him honor through your traditions. Spread your arms wide, and in this realm of endless possibilities, let your soul suddenly take flight.

Eagle People … Today’s reading is Psalm 118:19-29. Pleya gi. “Go with Blessings.”

(Photo by Sandy Cathcart of Casey Church, Wiconi Powwow 2008)

Yes, warriors, we are sometimes sorrowful on this earthly journey, but don’t allow your sorrow to cause you to become partners with those who reject Creator Yahweh. For even when our bodies walk the Sorrow Way, our souls rejoice!

We are poor, yet we make many rich. We own nothing yet we possess everything. We endure troubles, hardships and distresses because of our devotion to our Great Chief. We honor him in hard work, sleepless nights and hunger; in purity, understanding, patience and kindness. Like a true dog soldier we stay at our post in Spirit power and sincere love; in truthful speech and in the power of Creator Yahweh; with weapons of righteousness in the right hand and in the left; through glory and dishonor, bad report and good report.

We can do all these things through Spirit power, because we have been welcomed with grace as Creator Yahweh’s people. Hang on, fellow warriors, now is the day of deliverance, first in the Spirit, but soon in the body. Open your hearts wide with love for your fellow warriors.

Eagle People … Today’s reading is 2 Corinthians 6:1-13. Pleya gi. “Go with Blessings.”

(Photo by Sandy Cathcart of Robert Soto, Wiconi Powwow, 2009)

Warrior, do you know Creator Yahweh? Are you aware of his presence as something…someone…totally other? He is bigger, brighter, more all encompassing than you can imagine. We live and move and dance and become in him. He is both in me and I am in him. He’s untouchable, yet He touches every part of me.

Feel the breath of his caress on your face. Breathe in the sweet scent of him, swim in the water of him. Let his sweetness quench your thirst. Bathe in the light of him and take comfort in the shadow of his wings. Let him be your every reason for existence, your hope, your joy, your tomorrow.

When you know Creator Yahweh in this way your life will never be the same. No pit will be so deep that he is not there. No sorrow so clenching that he cannot touch. No disappointment so shattering that he cannot mend and restore. Victory is a heartbeat away.

Eagle People … Today’s reading is Psalm 118:1-13. Pleya gi. “Go with Blessings.”

(Photo by Sandy Cathcart, Restoration Celebration Powwow, Chiloquin, Oregon, 2014)