The Desert is Fertile! "Tucked in the Rocks" of the sacred landscape of New Mexico, the desert is indeed fertile and the landscape simply enchanting because it is imbued with the presence of God, who calls out to each of us with an alluring voice, and who desires nothing more or less than abundant, flourishing life. What lies ahead along the journey through these essays are "Life Lessons," vignettes of experiences and encounters with God. Each life lesson emerges from either a specific encounter, or in some cases, the melding of several experiences into one shimmering stone that speaks truth for our lives. Take hold of these pages, these touchstones for the journey, and enter into a time of Sabbath and inspiration.