Sep 15, 2014 | Outdoor Leadership Training Tips (Blog Series)
There was a man sent from God whose name was John. He came as a witness to testify concerning that light, so that through him all might believe. He himself was not the light; he came only as a witness to the light. Last week I had the privilege of sea kayaking on...
Dec 25, 2013 | Exposure, Teachable Moments, Wilderness Core Knowledge
You find out the strength of a wind by trying to walk against it, not by lying down. – C.S. Lewis Therefore, since we are surrounded by so great a cloud of witnesses, let us also lay aside every weight, and sin which clings so closely, and let us run with...
Nov 21, 2013 | Experiential Learning, Experiential Teaching & Facilitation, Spiritual Formation, Teachable Moments
I have taken my taste buds for granted for my whole life. After enduring a two-day tooth ache, I concluded that one of my molars was begging for a root canal. The numbing shots hurt a bit, but everything went smoothly. Then came the most gloomy part of the whole...
Feb 20, 2013 | Outdoor Leadership Training (Blog Series), Planning, Program Management, Rock Climbing, Teachable Moments
Come, all you who are thirsty, come to the waters; all you who have no money, come, buy and eat! Come, buy wine and milk without money and without cost.—Isaiah 55:1 Searching through the Beta | Insights on Adventure Planning I whisper in her petite ear, “Do you want...
Jan 7, 2013 | Marketing Outdoor Ministry, Outdoor Leadership Training Tips (Blog Series), Program Management, Teachable Moments
Guest blogger Ken Cox and I worked on this post together to reflect on his wilderness experiences in Crested Butte, CO.I remember one of my non-outdoorsy friends telling me they didn’t understand why anyone would want to hike because you can see just about...
