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1000 Steps…Again

07 Monday Nov 2016

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1000 Steps, Lake Raystown, Pennsylvania

While we were at the cabin by Lake Raystown, we went to a favorite location – 1000 steps.

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We really like climbing up the steps.  It’s a good workout and you get a great view at the top.

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But let me be clear – this is not an easy hike.  It’s a lot of work actually.  But great a great workout.

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As you climb, you get to see some neat things too – like piles upon piles of rocks.  Can you even fathom how many rocks there are on this hill?

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The picture above is looking up.  There’s no end to the amount of rocks.

But nothing makes you happier than when you reach this step:

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Of course, this isn’t the last step, but you know you’re really close to being done.

Copperas Stone

21 Friday Oct 2016

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copper, Lake Raystown, Pennsylvania, state park, Trough Creek

After the overlook, we made our way to Trough Creek state park and explored.  First up was the Copperas Rock.

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Your eyes are not deceiving you, the rock is a copper color.  This is due to the minerals in the rock.  Pretty neat.

BTW, Trough Creek state park is beautiful, in case you haven’t figured that out already.  Over the next few weeks, I’ll be sharing pictures from our time there.

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Creepy crawlers

20 Thursday Oct 2016

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Lake Raystown, Pennsylvania

We met this guy while we were on a short hike.

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Needless to say, we didn’t get too close.  Still, pretty impressive looking, isn’t it?

Preach It!!!

19 Wednesday Oct 2016

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Lake Raystown, Pennsylvania, preaching

Ok, so here’s just a piece of the silly humor that I like.  We were walking along the little trail from the parking lot to the overlook and I saw a garbage can.  Yet, the garbage can looked unique.  Being a seminarian, I couldn’t help but convert the garbage can into something else – a pulpit.  It just looked perfect.

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How about we do a catchy caption contest.  There are no prizes – except my eternal gratitude that you have a sense of humor also.  What do you think the caption should be on the picture?

Overlook

18 Tuesday Oct 2016

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Lake Raystown, Pennsylvania

We rented a cabin in the woods near Lake Raystown.  I’ve been told that it is the largest inland lake in Pennsylvania.  It’s shaped like a snake, yet has the beauty of a butterfly.

During out time there, we made our way to an overlook to enjoy the beauty.

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There is some interesting history behind the lake.  We’ve heard stories that at the bottom of the lake is a town that was taken over by the Army Corp of Engineers in order to make the lake what it is today.  At the one end of the lake is a dam, which holds the millions of gallons of water.  I don’t know if the story is true, but I do know this – on a beautiful day, this view is gorgeous.

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Every once in a while it’s wonderful to sit back and enjoy what the senses allow us to take in.

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I believe that God, church, and theology are approachable, enjoyable, and relevant for everyone. I write about this a lot because people need to hear it. So many people feel lost, hopeless, alone, and are searching for identity and meaning. I'm an ELCA Pastor (Lutheran) who has a background in politics, business, and the non-profit worlds. I take churchy theological ideas and words and communicate them in everyday language that people can understand, in ways that relate, and show that God, church, and theology matter a great deal. Oh, and it doesn't have to be boring either - mostly because it's the best news ever!

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