Sometimes the hardest part of the trail is simply the sheer length of it. Thus, trail tip #10: Trail Tip #10 – Persevere What long stretch of trail are you on right now? Sure, you may be navigating a steep incline today or a rocky patch this week. But you’re probably also enduring a seemingly never-ending stretch of some sort… Read More
When you’re walking off the beaten path, eventually you will come to a fork in the trail, an incline to climb or a poorly marked opening where you will need someone else’s perspective to safely navigate your way back onto the right path. At this point you’ll be tempted to turn to your fellow sojourner for advice. Resist the temptation…. Read More
Today I continue to share a few tips for successfully navigating the narrow path, the one Jesus calls us to follow Him on. Some of these are bona fide spiritual disciplines. Others are simply biblical mandates that seem to help us stay closer to our Guide, avoid pitfalls, and enjoy the journey along the way. Trail Tip #8 – Appreciate… Read More
Trail Tip #7 – Trust and Obey For there’s no other way, right? That may sound like a given. Not much of a tip. But many of us seem to struggle with the simple concept of trusting our navigation devices. Believe me, I’ve been out on the trail when the map didn’t seem to make sense, and it was more… Read More
My aunt has backpacked several sections of the AT all by her lonesome. She is brave. But I will always prefer to hike and backpack with at least one partner. We don’t have to talk all the time; in fact, I’d prefer a little silence most of the time so I can hear the breeze whisper through the trees, entertain… Read More
Today we continue to review some basic but necessary trail tips for successfully walking the narrow path with Jesus. Remember, just like packing the right supplies and exercising the right muscles before a back packing trip, these are simply spiritual disciplines that help us navigate the path wisely, handle the stress of the trail, and enjoy the walk. They don’t,… Read More