A few years ago when my friend Kim and I decided to join my Aunt Ida for a 6-day backpacking trip on the Appalachian Trail, we knew we had our work cut out for us. You see, Kim and I are expertly proficient at nothing athletic or physical, but we aren’t going to make fools of ourselves either. We’re going… Read More
On the Highway Today
No trails for me today, but plenty of paved roads in wide open spaces. I’m hitting the road in both directions. First I have to drive to a quaint old mining town about 40 minutes away called Bisbee, where I get my hair cut (much to my husband’s chagrin). Then I whip back by the house to put the final… Read More
Sticking to the Ancient Paths
One of my favorite scriptures is Jeremiah 6:16 – This is what the LORD says: “Stand at the crossroads and look; ask for the ancient paths, ask where the good way is, and walk in it, and you will find rest for your souls.” NIV I just found this scripture about a year ago and I was absolutely amazed. In… Read More
Choosing a Different Path
We all choose which paths we take, and that choice determines our destiny. But it also determines the journey we experience to get there. Tuesday night there was a wonderful special on the National Geographic channel about the Appalachian Trail in the eastern United States. I’m delighted to say that I backpacked a small section of this magical trail a… Read More
It’s About Letting Go
I often hike in the mountains that I wake up to every morning. They’re just a few miles from my house and I have a perfect view of the Huachucas from most of the windows in my house and my back porch. They’re beautiful mountains, turning different colors throughout the day and even seemingly growing larger when surrounded by a… Read More
Step Off the Beaten Path!
Today I begin a brand new blog! The purpose of this site is to offer encouragement and direction along the trail, the spiritual trail that is. God’s Word has so much to say about the paths we choose, what they should and should not look like, how to navigate those paths wisely, and how to experience joy regardless of the… Read More