Something incredibly significant happened in my life recently…my Dad finished his course in this world, and was welcomed into the Celestial City (as it’s called in Pilgrim’s Progress). One of the ways my dad, Ivan, lived his life was in loving and enjoying the outdoors. He passed on that love to all five of his … Keep reading…
Sometimes we tend to keep certain things in our lives separate. Things that don’t seem to go together—like Jesus and nature. But this Season is a great reminder of how Jesus and nature are indelibly linked together. I’ve always loved verses in the Bible that talk about the interaction between nature and God. So what … Keep reading…
The idea of God using wilderness experiences to shape us has been on my radar for years. Probably ever since I spent my first summer leading kids on canoe trips in the Boundary Waters back in 1987. And I don’t mean what Christians sometimes refer to as a “wilderness experience,” as in symbolism for a … Keep reading…
“For ever since the creation of the world His invisible attributes—His eternal power and divine nature—have been clearly seen, being understood through His workmanship…” (Romans 1:20, Amplified Bible) I think that’s why I love being in the outdoors so much. I don’t even have to go to the mountains or to a wilderness area. I … Keep reading…
Did you know even looking at pictures of Nature is good for us? It’s true. Studies have shown that being in nature…looking out the window at green spaces…even looking at a book with pictures of the natural world all contribute to health benefits for us. So, why don’t you take a break right now. Less … Keep reading…
When I saw my friend Gail’s Facebook feed last fall and learned she and her daughter were running Twin Cities Marathon together, I knew I had to get their story. Two reasons — Gail is not an athlete! and… I’m a big fan of any kind of mother-and-daughter “we can conquer this” adventure. I know … Keep reading…