Tent camping vs hammock camping—which one is right for your next trip? It depends! I’ve done a fair amount of camping. So I have in mind what I know I need to take—with slight edits based on what kind of …
There’s so much in our Bible about what healthy Christian community looks like. And the outdoors is one of the best places to build it! Community could mean an individual church…THE Church…families…friend groups…roommates…church staff…ministry staff…classmates. There are tons of ways …
There are several stories in the Bible of the Lord speaking clearly to people who were in the wilderness. I should point out that people in Biblical times didn’t go to the wilderness for fun adventures like we do today. …
Have you ever tried to fit more people into a tent than you should? Companies give their tents capacity recommendations for a reason. In the moment it sounds fun and adventurous and economical for everyone to cram a little. Everyone …
We know from the Bible’s very first verse that God is the Creator of heaven and earth. But what about Jesus? What does He have to do with creation? While the Old Testament is filled with prophecies and hints about …
There are so many fun ways you can include meaningful devotional times in your camping trips. No matter who’s along and their ages, we have ideas for you. Do you want a trip theme? Will you write your own devotions …
Celebrating Advent is such a special time of year for many of us with a Christian faith practice. It’s an invitation to step into the waiting. To slow down to meditate on the magnitude of the nearness and incarnation of …
Have you ever gotten so used to something in your environment that you forget it’s there? Do you have consistent parts of your daily routine? How does repetition change the way you see those activities, for example, a commute you …
As followers of Jesus, why should we be thankful people? Even the MOST thankful people of all? It’s Thanksgiving week in America as I write this. Ironic that this annual holiday is sandwiched—and often eclipsed—between marketing campaigns for us to …