Day hikers can head to the Palm Desert Cross on an easy hike into the foothills.Though short at 2.6 miles round trip, it’s uphill much of the way.
Get in touch with your wild side in some of the worst weather the Lower 48 has to offer.
Do we believe that the gospel really has the power to create not only saved individuals but also a saved culture? The Bible proclaims such a message, a message of sacrificial love for God's glory. We need to realize that real Christianity is going to cost all of us something, even things we value highly.
From overnight backpacking trips to thru-hikes, this handy guide will walk you through how to prepare to hit trails like a pro!
Over the next few days, many of us will look more closely at the cross than we normally do. But we will likely not linger there long enough.
The situation –– you’re stranded on a desert island, and you can only save one Insomnia cookie from the plane crash. Which cookie do you choose? Your choice says more
Have you ever found yourself wandering through a spiritual desert? I’m told these spiritual “dry spells” happen to every Christian, but that doesn’t make them any less discouraging.
Test how much you know about weird and wonderful Shrovetide traditions.
Do you ever feel guilty for getting distracted by the way any good book, blog or podcast leads down a rabbit hole of connected thoughts, ideas, people and movements? This is part of the contemporary human condition; indeed Nicholas Carr (The Shallows: What the Internet is Doing to Our Brains) suggests humans are losing our capacity to dive deeply and concentrate single-mindedly.
Now, I don’t know if you’ve tried turning away from sin and being faithful to the gospel, but let me tell you, it doesn’t happen instantly. No one achieves Mother-Teresa-level-holiness overnight. It’s a journey – but so is Lent!
Think you're ready to hit the trails? Make sure you follow these navigation and safety strategies to make the most of your trip.
The world’s highest and driest desert – perfect for mountain biking. Or, er, not. As I carved my way through Devil’s Canyon in Chile's Atacama – tyres kicking up floury crimson earth, eyes squeezed tight to block out intense, brilliant sunshine – a feeling of malaise suddenly seemed to wash through every oxygen-starved cell in my body. I started wheezing in the thin air. My heart was racing at twice its resting beat and I felt a pins-and-needles sensation on the back of…
Some churches “weaponize scripture and religion to do very deep damage on the psyche,” one pastor says.
We have access to some of the most beautiful mountain trails in the country but it can be intimidating if you don't know where to go or what to bring with on a hiking adventure.
When a technical feature forces you off your bike, don’t skip it! Challenging sections of trail provide you an opportunity to progress your bike handling skills, build confidence in your abilities and identify potential areas for improvement. You can safely and confidently approach challenging t ...
Pros and everyday runners have extended their joy of running by moving off the pavement. Why it’s time for you to add more trails as well.
In the past, we've explained the difference between a Strong's concordance and a cross reference, but if you're using a Strong's tagged Bible, you can
Why is fashion even remotely relevant in the backcountry, anyway?
We have all the info you need to hit a winter trail
Don’t let a little weather keep you from the trails this winter.