Do we see God as a narcissist? Most of us would give a forceful “no,” first because we can rattle off “God is love” with fervor, and second because we all know narcissism is bad, and we can also rattle…

Do We See God as a Narcissist?

Views of Roanoke from the Roanoke Star
When I looked up the best hikes around Roanoke, Virginia, one of the most popular was the Roanoke Star. Mind you, you can drive nearly to it. I suppose you can also hike up the hill from the bottom instead…
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The Wilderness and Jesus aren’t Enemies
Over the years, I’ve talked to a lot of other hikers on the trail. It’s fun to get to know them people a little bit, and I seem to meet people with the most interesting stories, backgrounds, and viewpoints on…

Terrace Spring near Madison Junction
There are dozens of minor geyser basins and hot springs in Yellowstone. Most people drive right by them; after all, how many hot springs do you really want to look into in a day? And with limited time, why go…

Death Valley, Grand Canyon, Canyonlands… and a Lot of Off-Trail Adventures!
If you read my last post, you’ll know that we were in the middle of Death Valley, following routes instead of trails and having a marvelous time hiking off the beaten path. We were about to have even more excitement…

Exploring Petrified Forest and Death Valley – With Very Few Trails!
I recently returned from an amazing trek across the country! We drove nearly 6,000 miles, hiked around 160 miles, and saw some truly amazing scenery both by foot and by van. Of course, we also slept under brilliant stars, watched…

Adveturous Christians
I’m around a lot of adventurous people. They’re a great group to have as friends. First, their perspective on life is usually one of hope – they believe that there’s always another great trail to hike, another beautiful view to…

Cataract Canyon Overlook in the Maze District
In my wanderings around the internet looking for places my van could access in the Maze District of Canyonlands (no easy feat!), I read about the Colorado River Overlook, also known as the Cataract Canyon Overlook. Technically, it’s a short…