May 2014

  I was recently asked a great question by a young, energetic follower of Christ as we sat under the stars at the bottom of the Grand Canyon.  He wondered out loud, "Why are so many Christians boring and bored?"  He expressed disheartening frustration with the many genuine followers of Christ that lacked the ability to let loose in laughter and fun.  It appeared to him that many of the Christians that knew how to have fun lacked depth, while the Christians with depth lacked fun. There is no excuse

An April raft trip through the Grand Canyon spills over with adventure and the weather participates as an unpredictable companion for the journey.  The most recent April romp through the wilds of Grand Canyon included rain, sleet, and snow urging us down river toward shelter and a warm lunch. Praise God for Redwall Cavern, propane, cheese, ham, and bread! We camped the second night at Eminence near Point Hansbrough at river mile 44.  As previously mentioned, the day had been cold, precipitation laden, and windy.  A hike was in

Alright, so really it's about God and our trust in Him and His word.  Upon that foundation, God builds a community of believers called to love and serve one another and bear each others' burdens.  Day upon day is deluged with details, responsibilities, questions, and concerns.  Our attention must be given to these as we love the Lord with all our heart and all our mind.  1 Peter 3:15 makes it quite clear that we are to be prepared to give a reason for our hope.  To be