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…
40 Things My Parents Taught Me
In just a few days, my parents will celebrate their 40th wedding anniversary!! They’re as much in love if not more so than when I was young. In fact, they still go hiking together almost every day… a luxury they…
Newton’s Third Law of Motion
Newton’s Third Law of Motion is simple: For every action, there is an equal and opposite reaction. In other words, when you push against a wall, the wall resists you with an equal and opposite push (that’s why the wall…
Faith is Action
I was reading a book this week that talked about faith. The book said that there are two words for faith in the Bible – Pistis (Greek) and Aman (Hebrew). While they’re related, the two words don’t mean exactly the…
The Heart Behind Truth
Most people in the world today are looking for “truth” – or at least their own version of truth. They want to know what is real and what is fake. They want to see that truth lived out in their…
And the Morning Stars Sang!
Sometimes people wonder why I post songs about the wilderness. Isn’t it enough to just combine Jesus and the wilderness? Why add some music to it, too? The simple answer is that music has a way of getting into our…
Bible Verses for Rock Climbers
A few weeks ago, I did a post on “Bible Verses for Hikers.” That was a lot of fun, and it turns out others have enjoyed it, too! So this week, I’ll be sharing some Bible verses for rock climbers. …
Big Love of God
There are two kinds of love – “big love” and “small love.” People say, “I love you.” They mean it, usually. But how much do they love you? Is it a casual love – like an acquaintance who appreciates what…
Practice Makes Perfect
We all love talents and gifts from God. It’s so much fun to see someone that is gifted and recognize what God has given them and enjoy the way they use it. Sometimes I feel like I get to access…
Possessing by Trusting
This year, I’ve been reading a chronological Bible I found amongst my grandmother’s estate last summer. It’s been fun to see the Bible in a more blow-by-blow fashion instead of jumping around based more on topic than timeline. As I…