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IS BEING QUIET OR ALONE WITH GOD INTIMIDATING TO YOU? HERE’S A REMEDY

IS BEING QUIET OR ALONE WITH GOD INTIMIDATING TO YOU? HERE’S A REMEDY

Sitting on deck of our fishing cabin in Crested Butte this summer taught me something I’ll never forget. As I sat in the quiet by the river behind our cabin I reflected on one of the most epic days of fly fishing I had ever had. There are so many things God revealed to me through the professional guide I was shadowing, but on this night the fishing experience took a back seat, and I noticed something else.

5 WAYS iPHONES IN THE BACKCOUNTRY ARE AN OPPORTUNITY, NOT AN OBSTACLE

5 WAYS iPHONES IN THE BACKCOUNTRY ARE AN OPPORTUNITY, NOT AN OBSTACLE

For many youth today, their ipod or iphone is more important for them to have close at hand than anything else in their backpack. Since outdoor ministry is about first about transformation, outdoor leaders who understand the art of facilitation need to view this seeming obstacle to a “true wilderness experience”, as an opportunity to help young people see how their addiction to connectivity might be wounding their soul.

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