Category Archives: God

How to respond during difficulties

Posted on March 3, 2015 by Pastor Wes

When troubles and trials come our way (and they will) how do I properly respond?  What is my reaction supposed to be?  Here a 5 key points I use: 1) Remember that the world looks at our reaction.  It is … Continue reading →

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God is my Trail-manager Part 12 ‘Hiker Hunger’

Posted on June 7, 2014 by Pastor Wes

When hiking the Appalachian Trail the hiker is burning calories at a tremendous rate. When coupled with the fact that the hiker can only carry a small amount of food with him, the hiker is always looking for the next … Continue reading →

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God is my Trail-manager – Part 11 “White Blazes”

Posted on June 6, 2014 by Pastor Wes

The Appalachian Trail is famous for being a well marked trail.  The ‘White blazes’ which mark the trail are 2″ by 6″ and there are tens of thousands of these markings that show the way for both north and south … Continue reading →

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God is my Trail-manager – Part 10 ‘Keep Walking’

Posted on May 31, 2014 by Pastor Wes

The Appalachian Trail is 2185 miles long and it is a footpath.  The only way to cover the distance is by walking.  One foot in front of the other one step at a time.  If you are going to cover … Continue reading →

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God is my Trail-Manager – Part 9 ‘Zero Days’

Posted on May 27, 2014 by Pastor Wes

Most hikers will take a day off from time to time along their hike in order to rest or avoid some bad weather.  Hikers refer to these days off as ‘Zero Days’ – a day when they register zero miles. … Continue reading →

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God is my Trail-manager – Part 8 ‘Just Finish’

Posted on May 21, 2014 by Pastor Wes

The Appalachian Trail is 2185.4 miles officially as of this writing (it changes from time to time as portions are re-routed).  The goal of a Through-Hiker is, of course, to finish.  To hike all 2185 miles from one end to … Continue reading →

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God is my Trail-manager – Part 7 ‘Slack-packing’

Posted on May 20, 2014 by Pastor Wes

This week my son, Philip, passed the 1000 mile mark on the Appalachian Trail.  I have been able to walk with him on two occasions now and have walked about 50 miles with him over four days.  Three of those … Continue reading →

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God is my Trail-manger – Part 5 ‘Walking Wisely’

Posted on May 10, 2014 by Pastor Wes

I have enjoyed being the trail manager for my son as he has experienced the Appalachian Trail this year.  I have sent him care packages at designated post offices.  I have kept him advised of weather conditions.  I have met … Continue reading →

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God is my Trail-manager – Part 4 ‘No Rain-No Maine’

Posted on May 6, 2014 by Pastor Wes

One of the most common sayings on the Appalachian Trail is the phrase ‘No Rain; No Maine’.  The Appalachian Trail is over 2100 miles long.  It stretches from Springer Mountain in Georgia to Mount Katahdin in the Baxter State Part … Continue reading →

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God is my Trail-manager – Part 3 ‘Trail Name’

Posted on May 4, 2014 by Pastor Wes

One of the unique attributes of trail life is that everyone on the Appalachian Trail has their own unique Trail Name.  It is usually given to you by others along the way.  You may show up with a name you … Continue reading →

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