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The Appalachian Trail is a massive walking trail that is said to be roughly 2,150 mile long from end to end (pg. 7). This trail is one of few enormous walking trails in the United States. It runs from Georgia all the way to Maine. People set off to walk this trail every spring. They may walk it straight through or in sections. Many obstacles are involved throughout the trail such as: animals, the weather, diseases, and even plants can be a danger as Bryson states multiple times throughout his book. People walk these trails to get a sense of nature that one would not normally feel on a regular daily basis elsewhere. The problem with this is that it creates a division between us and nature. We now have to go out and find nature rather than living

My faith and how I lived in my faith made serves as a lasting example to believers in Christ (Lindslay, 3). In life, I believed that all work that I did was spiritual work for the betterment of the Lord’s kingdom. Whether I was writing, ministering, eating out, or simply talking with friends, all work, all things, all I did was for the advancement of the Lord’s kingdom. For the work of “a Beethoven” or the work of a “charwoman” were all the same in my eyes; for both the workers, their work should be “offered to God” and done “humbly” “as to the Lord” (Eshlemen, 2). Although I struggled with cynicism, this way of living life challenged and brought new meaning to my life (Lindslay, 3). This idea on the life I lived and how I lived the life I was given serves as an example of Colossians 3:17 for Christians who wish to live and long to live in similar fashions (The Holy, 237). This way of living my faith truly required me to be quite public and open with my thoughts and beliefs. My faith was not always outright and public. When I was young, my family was my first spiritual influence (Eshlemen, 5). My faith started when I was young, but was shattered with the death of my mother when I was ten years of age (Lindslay, 1). This tragedy shook who I thought God is. The death of my mother affected me deeply. In fact, in college, I denounced the protestant

The kmz map that I selected and find interesting entails the Appalachian Trail. This 2,190 miles journey travels through 14 states and attracts over 3 million visors each year. The beautiful mountainous adventure coincides with this week’s study of rock formation and a visual experience of land formation. I selected this region of the United States because I wanted to learn more about the trail and my future home state. My husband and I are planning on moving to Kentucky or Tennessee in 3 years and I’ve set a goal of walking part of the Appalachian Trail. I have a bad back and do not think I could manage the entire journey. I have lived in Virginia (while in the Navy) and have traveled all around Kentucky, West Virginia, and Virginia immensely.

Bible Memory: It is important to keep God’s word close to your heart, you grow closer to Christ and become armed with a means to protect yourself from the devil’s schemes

America today has become an unhealthy nation and the disconnect from nature can be at blame. In the book the women states to Bill, “She said you guys were a couple of overweight wimps who didn't know the first thing about hiking and that she was tired of carrying you." (Bryson) From this quote it can be understood that many of us would like to think of American’s as dumb and fat. Nature needs to be reestablished as part of out lifestyle in order to create healthier living. Going for a walk on a trail, paddling a canoe, going bird watching or even finishing is not part of the American lifestyle any longer. For many on weekends as Americans the choice of watching television would come before camping for the weekend. Being outdoors can inspire

The contents of the family restroom off of Peaks Place Trail were always the same. The little 8X5 room usually contained a stained-up finger print covered mirror, a leaky sink, a clogged up or overflowing toilet, and a drain in the middle of the floor that had probably never gotten rid of any water in its existence. However, on the last Sunday of every month, the items in dirty room would get a few additions. On these particular Sundays, the public restroom would contain its usual revolting things, but it would also contain a view from the doorway of a rusty bike leaned against a rotting tree, a black duffle bag that housed a few dirty clothes, and a visit from a 19 year old homeless girl who would be frantically trying to get the dirt stains out of the only semi-nice thing that she owned. This particular Sunday would be no different as the young lady tried to get ready for her usual once-a-month church going.

Many different ages of people hike the Appalachian Trail. There are 3 million visitors per year who enjoy hiking the Appalachian trail. “The trail conservancy claims that the Appalachian Trail is the longest hiking-only trail in the world.” Nancy Gowler hiked the Appalachian Trail at the age 71 in 2007. In 2014 Christian Thomas hiked the appalachian trail at five years old. Thru hikers average in their 20s, section hikers average in their 40s. Some families hike the trail together, at the beginning the parents carry most of the gear, by the end most kids carry their own gear. If the family finishes the trail together it makes them stronger.

Starting from county road 550, drivers will take Junctions Creek road which is on county road 204, then they will take a right onto county road 205, which goes around Turtle Lake and then ¼ of a mile the road will turn left into Hidden Valley. Once in Hiding Valley drivers will see two different mountains one of the left and one of the right side of the road. On the left side is a mountain that has a white band of rock (figure 12). This is called the Wingate sandstone also known as the Wingate Formation. The Wingate Sandstone was deposited in the early Jurassic (figure 9a). The Wingate Formation is estimated to be approximately 200 million years old (United States, 2014). On the right side of the road the Wingate is seen at the top of a small mountain. Under the Wingate formation is the Chinle Formation. This formation is very recognizable based on the red color. Additionally, this formation was named by a geologist by the name of Herbert E. Gregory who studied at Yale University. He was the first to name and describe the upper Triassic including the Chinle Formation (figure 9b) (Uncompahgre, 2014).

“We’re not meant to disregard others and their stories and simply live these lives unto ourselves”(Rev.

Why does a person need to show acknowledgement to those of other sects? How come he looks different from his denomination? What reason does he have to always oppose my father’s method of raising me? These questions bug three characters as they figure out the link that mysteriously connects their lives together. In The Chosen, Chaim Potok precisely portrays the various ways of welcoming differences.

12Wherefore, my beloved, as ye have always obeyed, not as in my presence only, but now much more in my absence, work out your own salvation with fear and trembling. 13For it is God which worketh in you both to will and to do of his good pleasure.

We humans are social animals. We normally prefer others around us and enjoy sharing experiences with others. In some situations, some of us like to experience the world alone. If the empty, open trail beckons you, then solo hiking might be what you’re looking for. There may be potential consequences when solo hiking which you need to be prepared to deal such as being prepared for solo hiking, and the dangers of solo hiking.

In examining my experience during the recent Cohort Intensives held at Payne Theological Seminary (PTS) in Wilberforce, Ohio; I was quite intrigued with how all of the scholars and guest speakers reinforced many of the initiatives I have already implemented in the context of my own ministry. Likewise, my time spent in class with my Cohort mentors Bishop Vashti Murphy McKenzie and Rev. Dr. Kenneth S. Robinson was both scholastically and spiritually invaluable. During the week-long Intensive class sessions with my mentors, I learned a number of new things about myself that I was not previously willing to address. In short, I had a moment of self-actualization that required some personal omissions on my part regarding my faith and yes some internalized oppression as labeled by author Gayraud S. Wilmore. Opening up in class and admitting a few of my own short-comings was nothing short of liberating. Suddenly, I felt as though I had an epiphany; that has given birth to a renewed zeal, mind, and spirit. For the first time in years I am certain that I am now moving closer to the apex of excellence where God intended me to be.

As religious men, we should avoid the peril of becoming so engrossed in our theological studies that we neglect our personal devotion. Warfield’s caveat to us is Christian service or work alone cannot replace the depth of Christian affection to God. Work does not equal prayer it is the combination of work and prayer that will develop as ministers. By maintaining a strong devotion to God we are setting an example of holding fast to the confession of our hope. We must frequently examine ourselves against God’s Word to verify our hearts. It is as Warfield says, we should have our hearts on fire brightly so that in our innermost being we are men of God. The greatness of our calling as ministers should flow from the depth of our understanding of the unsurpassed greatness of God. This understanding should motivate, empower, equip and direct us in our