The Burdens I Carried
“Cast your burden on the Lord, and He will sustain you.” — Psalm 55:22 One of the most meaningful moments for many pilgrims on the Camino occurs at a place called Cruz de Ferro—the...
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A Beacon
Today, I was in a town at a busy intersection, and I got turned around. I couldn’t find any arrows, and I couldn’t discern which of the five possible directions I was supposed to...
Helps and Hindrances
On the Camino, what you pack becomes a bit of a game. Walking 500 miles while carrying your supplies in a backpack means constantly balancing between keeping your pack as light as possible and...
Colors
Today marked another transition in my journey. I left the mountains, forests, wine country, and animals behind as I entered an area known as the Meseta. The Meseta is a plateau in central Spain...
Walking with God
As a means of seeking God during my sabbatical, one of my goals is to read the entire Bible over the course of the summer. Yesterday, I finished the book of Genesis. As I...
Beyond the Fear of Failing
“Commit your way to the Lord; trust in him, and he will act.” — Psalm 37:5 One of the lessons the Lord has continually taught me over the years is the importance of stepping...