Months ago I made my way down the dirt road I live on, walking and chatting with God. Am I always such a good multitasker? Absolutely not. But on this occasion one prayer kept seeping through the walls of my mind: "Lord, help me step out of the boat."
Do we ever stop to think about what Peter must have been experiencing in the moment Jesus invites him to step onto the water? Imagine boating far from shore under a night sky. The wind is furious, kicking up waves which send the boat moving like a toy in a toddler's bathtub. In a moment like that, I can imagine the awareness of lacking…
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The Camino de Santiago welcomes people from different places, diverse ages, and varying walks of life. In fact, though it has religious historical ties, there are a variety of reasons that people venture out to walk this pilgrimage. While making the voyage, one may simply find joy in the physicality of it, sacred time of personal reflection, growth in faith, or perhaps even just an awe for the surrounding creation.
There are seven main routes shown in the map above from stingynomads.com. Some stay solely in Spain, while others span from the Pyrenees of France or up the coast of Portugal…
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You may know the question all too well. Especially if you are a recent graduate, or have experienced transitional phases in your life. Here's some examples that may hit close to home:
You studied social work? Cool, so what do you plan to do with that?
Congratulations on the new marriage! When is the baby arriving?
You quit your job? That's risky. Do you have a side hustle until you settle into something?
Now that the season is over, how are you being proactive in staying sharp for the next one?
Curiosity is so important. I am a firm believer in this. I am also aware that a lot of times…
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