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…
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…
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…
An Accurate Definition of Gossip
If you’ve been in the Christian faith for any amount of time, you’ve probably heard sermons and admonitions against gossip. That’s in part because gossip is such an enormous problem in many churches, and in an attempt to bring some…
Bible Verses about Camping
The Bible talks about camping quite a bit, probably because the Patriarchs lived in tents! And of course, David and others lived in tents when they went to battle, and the tabernacle was a tent (the Tent of Meeting). Enjoy…
Never Walk Alone
I’m reading a great book write now that was written by a friend. In it, she says, “If the enemy cannot get you to walk away from God, he will try to get you to walk alone.” One of the…
Practical Tips for Spiritually Fathering, Mothering, & Being Fathered/Mothered, Part 2
Last week, I started talking about spiritual mothers and fathers / spiritual sons and daughters: The function they take, roles each plays, how they help each other, and practical tips for doing it well. Today, I’d like to delve a…
Practical Tips for Spiritually Fathering, Mothering, & Being Fathered/Mothered, Part 1
There’s been a lot of talk in churches in recent years about spiritual fathers and mothers, and how necessary they are for the younger generation. I thought here I’d give some practical tips and thoughts on spiritual mothers and fathers…
Are We Scared of Sin?
I couldn’t quite decide how to start this post, so I’ll do it with a question: What is your response when blatant sin crosses your path? I’m not talking about the powers of evil here, just obvious sin. Are you…
Christians Off-leash
I love seeing dogs off-leash on the trail. While there are notable exceptions, if a dog is off-leash, it’s almost always because its master knows that it’s under voice command – in other words, the dog won’t jump, won’t bite,…