Nov 14, 2014 | Experiential Teaching & Facilitation, Spiritual Formation, What is Wilderness Ministry?
I have learned now that while those who speak about one’s miseries usually hurt, those who keep silence hurt more. ― C.S. Lewis Sitting in my office as I write, a woman drives by on the street below with her window down. Screaming at the top of her lungs she...
Oct 21, 2014 | Experiential Teaching & Facilitation, Solitude, Spiritual Formation, Wilderness Core Knowledge
At the deepest core of our being, we want to hear God speak to us. Yet, the clutter, busyness, and noise of life at times makes me feel like God’s still small voice is being drowned out. Do you ever freak out a bit and say to yourself something like, “I...
Aug 27, 2014 | Spiritual Formation, Wilderness Bible Studies, Wilderness Core Knowledge
“But when you pray, go into your room, close the door and pray to your Father, who is unseen. Then your Father, who sees what is done in secret, will reward you.” -Matthew 6:6 This morning I got up really early for my quiet time with God which is becoming more...
Sep 23, 2013 | Experiential Teaching & Facilitation, Prayer, Solitude, Spiritual Formation
Therefore I am now going to allure her; I will lead her into the wilderness and speak tenderly to her. There I will give her back her vineyards, and will make the Valley of Achor a door of hope. There she will respond as in the days of her youth, as in the day she...
Jan 6, 2013 | Experiential Teaching & Facilitation, Fishing, Solitude, Spiritual Formation
Guest blogger Ken Cox and I worked on this post together to reflect on his wilderness experiences in Crested Butte, CO. Who is like the LORD our God, the One who sits enthroned on high, who stoops down to look on the heavens and the earth? (Psalm 113:5) STARS YOU CAN...
