One of the things I enjoy about hiking is the comradery between people on the trail. We have a common goal: to enjoy this hike and get to our destination. Whether it’s a passing “hello” or “have a good day”…
What If You Go Alone?
In C.S. Lewis’ book “Prince Caspian,” he writes one of the most difficult and most beautiful scenes I’ve found in all of Lewis’ books. Lucy, the youngest of the group, sees clear direction from the Jesus-figure (the lion Aslan) –…
Hunger is Good
Did you know that hunger is a God-given bodily function? It’s necessarily convenient; you’re finally getting somewhere in your work and suddenly, “I’m hungry; I’d better take a break and get something to eat.” Or we’re pushing toward the next…
Have You Heard God’s Voice?
In some Christian circles, there’s a fair amount of talk about hearing God’s voice. “God told me,” some will say, while others will describe it as, “I feel like God is saying…” or “The Holy Spirit revealed to me…” Jesus…
Changed, not Conformed
The Bible says, “Do not be conformed to the patterns of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind” (Romans 12:2). The more I live in this world, the more pressure I see from the world to…
Christmas Thru-Hikes in the Bible
Did you know that the Christmas story mentions several thru-hikes? From Nazareth to Bethlehem to Egypt and beyond.
The Better Plan
Jesus didn’t have to come to earth. But He had a better plan than to leave us in our sin. The plan brought pain and endless joy.
Re-finding Beauty and Peace in the Wilderness
I know that I have written about the power of the wilderness many times before. The power to strip away the stress and the cloudiness and to bring us close to God. But I’ve discovered it all over again, so…
Reminders of What He’s Done
One of the interesting things about the Old Testament is how many things God gave the Israelites to remind them of what He had done. He gave them festivals: Passover, Succoth, and so on. He gave them signs and customs:…
It’s Time… to Love Enemies
A couple of weeks ago, my dad asked each of us to come up with a song that meant something to us. It could be anything from “I just like this song” to “This song means so much to me…