Have you ever noticed that when you’re around someone you start to act like them? It’s an age-old occurrence, documented in the Bible (Proverbs 13:20, 12:26, 22:24-25, 1 Corinthians 15:33), etc.). Plenty of cultures and wise people have also noted…

Be Careful What Sins You Tolerate!

In Search of Kirk Arch
Last week, I wrote about hiking Upper Salt Creek Canyon to Kirk Cabin in Canyonlands National Park. I had read of the possibility of scrambling overland to Kirk Arch, across the canyon from the cabin of the same name. It…

The Fear of the Lord and the Trust of the Lord
Last week, I was talking with God about the fear of the Lord. It’s an oft-mentioned idea in the Bible and especially in Psalms and Proverbs. I was already familiar with the idea that the fear of the Lord is…
Upper Salt Creek to Kirk Cabin
Upper Salt Creek was a hike I’d had my eye on for quite a while. I’d even almost convinced my group to do it back in 2020 on our way back from Death Valley (we landed in Arches and Island…

Walking with the Spirit
Life in Christ can be exciting. Jesus said, “You don’t know where [the wind] is coming from and where it is going; so it is with everyone who is born of the Spirit” (John 3:8). When you’re born of the…

Coyote Rocks Loop
Searching for hikes to take near Ricketts Glen State Park last fall, I ran across a trail report for Coyote Rocks. But instead of just doing the out and back up to the views over the valleys and hills of…

10 Exercises for Growing in Hearing God’s Voice
Last week, I shared seven ways to begin to hear God’s voice. This week, I’d like to share 10 exercises you can use to grow in hearing God’s voice. Many of us have heard God’s voice in the past, but…

7 Exercises for Beginning to Hear God’s Voice
Many articles about hearing God’s voice start by trying to convince you that you can, indeed, hear God’s voice. I’m not going to try and convince you. If you need a verse, here’s a few: “My sheep hear my voice,…

An Off-Trail Adventure to Winter Camp Arch
Winter Camp Arch is located just outside of Arches National Park, but to get to it, you’ll have to drive the dirt roads into the Yellowcat Flat area northeast of Moab, Utah. A low-clearance vehicle might be able to make…