So often, we hear Christians speak the truth on social media and in real life. They put it out there: This is what the Bible says, this is what is true. They remember John 8:32, “you will know the truth,…
There are a few collections of sand dunes in Death Valley. The most famous are the Mesquite Dunes, located along the main highway near Stovepipe Wells. I’ve also been to the Ibex Dunes in the far south of the park.…
I didn’t hike Kyhv Peak the traditional way. Most people start down at the Rock Canyon Trailhead in Provo. But given that I was already on the dirt road high in the mountains (the Kyhv Peak Road), I decided to…
It’s a gear review today, and I’m thrilled to be reviewing my day hiking backpack! The G4Free 45L (45 liter) Hiking Backpack has done me extremely well over the last 5-ish years (I forget exactly when I got it, though…
The other day, I was reading 2 Peter and the following passage jumped off the page: Everything that goes into a life of pleasing God has been miraculously given to us by getting to know, personally and intimately, the One…
Martha’s Butte is an unofficial hike in the southern part of Petrified Forest National Park. There are several ways to get there and get back, so I did a loop (which included a road walk – you can trade that…
Stiles Falls is a hidden gem deep within Virginia’s Blue Ridge Mountains. In fact, it’s so hidden that I would never have gotten to the parking area without a GPS! Thankfully, it was findable with Google Maps, and except for…
For years, I had my eye on the Hermitage Point Trail in Grand Teton National Park. But it’s a long hike by Grand Teton standards, especially when you can see almost the same view from the Lakeshore Trail, which is…
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There are three basic reasons you might do something you know someone wants done. 1. Authority structure. You know your boss wants you to finish writing up a report. So you do it. 2. Honor, love, or serving others. My…