A Christmas Tree Tale

This year we hiked into the forest to obtain our tree. We were prepared and excited for the day. Signs at the beginning of the trail warning of mountain lion presence were not daunting and we forged ahead. Soon we encountered a lone woman and her giant Malinois carrying her tree down like a prize …

The Art of Reframing: Shifting Your Focus and Adjusting Your Attitude

It was a beautiful day. The temps had risen. The sun was shining. Snow and ice had begun to melt. It was a great day for a hike. I had wrenched my back a few days prior and was looking forward to the idea of moving. Perhaps this walk would work out all the kinks. …

Footwear: Functional Art

Daily writing promptTell us about your favorite pair of shoes, and where they’ve taken you.View all responses I've always considered shoes works of art. I chose them for their beauty, having little concern for their function or fit. In truth, I preferred being barefoot to any shoe created. But shoes were beautiful. My heart leapt …

Saunter

May I look at life in such a way. Not merely to hike through it as though it is a task to be checked off the list or goal to be accomplished, but to saunter with awe and reverence into all He has set before us.