Last fall, I had the opportunity to kayak down Irondequoit Creek. It was fun, not too hard (as creeks in the Rochester area go), and we got to see quite a bit of flora and fauna along the way. It’s…
Do You Win Well?
Some years ago (ok, quite a few years ago), my younger brother and I took our driver’s tests on the same day. Through the workings of the system more than because of our driving capabilities, I received my license that…
Views of Rainbow Canyon from Father Crowley Vista
Father Crowley Vista, also known as Rainbow Canyon Overlook, is little more than a nice parking area and a couple of primitive restrooms on the Darwin Plateau between the western border of Death Valley National Park and the Panamint Valley. …
God as Fire
Every once in a while when we’re out camping, everything works out right and we’ll have a campfire. It doesn’t happen very often because 1) there are usually fire bans, 2) we frequently aren’t in a place where a fire…
Which National Park Should I Visit Quiz!
Get ready for some fun with this quiz that asks, “Which national park should I visit?” But beyond the fun, I’ve tried to make it useful. If you really are trying to figure out where you should go, this is…
We Don’t Serve a Fatalistic God
Recently, I’ve met some people who believe that God knows everything that will happen. They talk about how God knows what we’ll choose, what we’ll do, and how we’ll do it. He also already knows what He is going to…
The Joint Trail
Part of why I like hiking to Chesler Park is to enjoy the spectacular rock formations. But the other reason – and I’ve actually hiked out of my way to do it – is to play around in The Joint. …
The Gift of Faith vs. the Gift of Prophesy
When we think about spiritual gifts, we tend to think of them as different and individual: The gift of leadership is different than the gift of teaching, the gift of decerning of spirits is different than the gift of hospitality,…
The Overlook in Colton Point State Park
There is one classic view of the Grand Canyon of Pennsylvania from Colton Point State Park. It’s just a little viewpoint along the road, but it gives great views of Pine Creek, the Pine Creek Rail Trail, the Grand Canyon,…
The Grand Canyon and Experiencing God
I heard a preacher recently who talked about visiting the Grand Canyon. His wife really wanted to visit the park, so they drove several hours out of their way to be able to see it. They arrived at the first…