"Travel by Foot"

Walking is the purest form of mobility. No special gear or skill is really needed. Most of the population can use this form of transport to get around.

The economic cost is relatively low and the benefit is extremely high. A famous qoute says" Any place can be reached by foot if you have enough time".

I have read many books that the walker discovered something new or indept about themselves or the world by walking!! In my own limited experience I have found that walking can be addictive(in a good way). It can fill us with joy and a sense of accomplishment.

Some people will pick up the pace and even try running. The ground covered is faster and the health benefit even higher. Praise God, for our desire and ability to move!!! Verses : Deut 11: 16-32 Joshua 14: 6-12

"Powered by Fuel"

To expand our world in a timely and relatively vast manner we use other forms of travel. Humans have made it to the moon and back literally!!

Without our petroleum powered vehicles, getting to some family members could be almost impossible. A lot of our countries businesses rely on that very fact. If we do travel great distances than we will need temporary housing(hotels), convenient food (restaurants), fuel to burn and places to see and learn about.

Given average statistics, most cars travel 12000 miles a year. A lot of that is repetitive commuting. Some of it though is a way to explore and visit new and exciting places!!

Often the destination is not the experience but the people along the way. All those we encounter are Gods' people and therefore important for us to interact and share with each other.

Pray: God, show us the world and all that it encompasses, fill our hearts and minds with your awesome creation!! Verses: 2 Cor 12: 9-10 Heb 1(all)

"Powered by Humans"

Our picture of all that is in this world is quite different at 10-20 miles per hour than at 60-70 mph!

Every time I am cruising along on my bicycle I feel at ease and complete. The modern bicycle is a wonderful invention indeed! The whir of gears and the sound of tires on pavement is very comforting.The mechanics to operate are something like 98% efficient.

I am sure God is pleased at human desire to be their own source of power. I am also sure God is amazed at the many forms of transportation man has developed.

Our ability to think and do is a great and awesome gift from God. The fact that often the most rewarding ways are often the simpliest.

Jets and Rockets and modern cars are pretty spectactular, but biking up a mountain canyon can be more rewarding at times!!

Verses: Philippians 2: 1-11 Joshua 1: 1-9 Psalm 118

"Two Wheeled Travel'

I have found that the world takes on a whole new picture when we see it free of a cars confines. With out windows and doors and other obstructions a car has, we can experience a lot more by two wheeled travel.

The other added bonus is smell and temperature. The worlds' odor changes as we travel from area to area. Pine trees are very uplifting and have a unique odor all to themselves. Very hot to very cold can humble us and heighten our awareness.

To be at the mercy of the weather is both scary and exciting. We discover that we can endure quite a bit of discomfort and still survive. We should be grateful that we weren't the two guys standed on a deserted Island for 3 1/2 days without food or water.(3-4 days is the limit for humans without water, they were rescued and survived!!).

God: watch over and protect us and allow us to experience all of the awesome world you have created!! Verses: 1Tim 4: 4-16 Psalm 84 (all)

"Climb that Mountain"

After a week of interesting possibilities I did make a decision. It wouldn't be earth shattering or hugely impactful to anyone but me. It didn't require a lot of training or prep. God had all along been prepping that need for me. It only took part of a day and was very uplifting and inspiring.

Oh, so I climbed an actual mountain, Longs Peak to be exact. On Thursday of last week I took the day off and at 2am headed up the trail to Longs Peak's summitt. At 7am I was sitting on top of the world!! (as far as I was concerned).

A new friend said I would probably get fourteener fever?? , and he is probably right. I now have plans to climb Bierstadt and Mt Evans in a few weeks. I can't wait for all that God has in mind for me from today to my last days on earth!!!!

Verses: Isaiah 55: 12-13 Micah 4: 1-5 Luke 6: 12-26

Research all Options"

Now comes the time to commit and make a choice. Do we learn a new language? Do we learn to water ski?, Rollerblade, build a bird house or what?

We could just decide to improve on an existing skill we have. I could really use a computer keyboard lesson, or two! or three or .........! I still hunt and peck. My sister and my children look like world class keyboarders!

Once again I am led back to God. What would be of most value to God and be his desire for me? Often I am not real clear on what that may be?

Right now I may be in my friends term" Nesting". I know that lots more is to come and God will place me, teach me. encourage me and lead me where to go and what to do.

I will just continue to hone my present skills and passions. I trust God will use my skills and talents to be of service to him.

Verses: Eph 4: 10-16 2Tim 4: 1-8 2Peter 3: 17-18

"Training"

Every athlete knows that to get good at something training will be necessary. I remember a little league ball player about 10-12 years old. He wanted so badly to be good at baseball. He didn't always have a partner to practice with. He would throw the ball at an old shed and retrieve it as it bounced back. Hours would pass as he did this.

That is how we can improve even if we are limited in our resources. Perseverance is often the best way to success!

The trial comes in the amount of time we will have to devote to have success. I once heard a speaker comment that it takes twenty years to get proficient at any thing. That is kind of scary when you consider that a child grows to and adult in 18. We can all rest assured that with God at our side, success is possible in all we do including raising children!!

Verses: James 1: 12 Heb 5: 11-14 Heb 12 : 7-13