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:…
In Every Footprint
There’s an old song (well, not too old; it was released during my lifetime) that goes like this: “Let mercy lead Let love be the strength in your legs And in every footprint that you leave There’ll be a drop…
It’s Time… to Make Memories
Last week, we talked about how it’s time to love some enemies. Or in the words of the song, “It’s time to love some enemies Start livin’ and make some memories It’s time to dream again And show the world…
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…
Made for Beauty
We were made for beauty. God made the earth with beauty that we could enjoy and experience; in heaven, there is endless beauty. Beauty touches His heart, and as such, it touches our hearts, too. There are several kinds of…
Revelation 5 – The Earth is Shouting!
“Then I heard every creature in heaven and on earth and under the earth and on the sea, and all that is in them, saying, “To him who sits on the throne and to the Lamb Be praise and honor…
Dirt and Rock
In our Christian life, we find both rock and dirt. The dirt may grow pretty vegetation, but only the rock is a firm Foundation.