Monument Rocks, on the Smoky Hill River in Kansas, is a little off the beaten path today, but it was once an important marker for travelers headed west. The formations are also known as the Chalk Pyramids. They are made of Niobrara Chalk and are the remains of an ancient seabed formed during the Cretaceous Period. I made a side-trip to them a number of years ago and was happy that I did. They are an interesting remnant of a time long ago.
I was browsing through old photographs on my computer and came across these. They made me think about how some things, and some people, manage to weather the onslaught of time much better than others. These have managed to stand for roughly 80 million years. I don't think I will make it that long.
These formations make me think of the things that endure no matter what fad may come and go -- things like integrity and honesty. They are anchors to which we can hold fast -- or, be held fast -- in times of storm. When all else fails, they remain.
"Be on your guard; stand firm in the faith; be men of courage; be strong. Do every thing in love." -- 1 Corinthians 16:13-14
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