If gardening feels a bit intimidating . . . good! The greatest rewards come from starting and finishing quests that are challenging and unpredictable, that require dependency on God and that insist upon a process of patience and intentionality. It took me forty years to believe I could. It’s never too late to start learning something new!

When you view your body as a spiritual temple, you are more likely to prioritize healthy practices that nourish your body and soul. This includes techniques such as healthy eating, physical movement, prayer, meditation on God's word, and rest. You begin to see your body not as a tool for achieving external goals but as a vehicle for attaining internal growth and transformation for the sake of the Kingdom.

Because camping serves as revival for the body, soul and mind, the last thing I want to do is feed our family junk on the journey. Some of the best memories are made when we are fueling our bodies healthfully for the experience and avoiding headaches, dips in energy and digestive distress (because, really, while I am grateful there are bathhouses, I would not say the use of them is the highlight of the trip). We want to be PRESENT while we are camping and RESTORED when we return home. With our desire to be the first generation in our family to pass on the tradition of camping, we hope our children are inspired to learn how to feed their families healthfully while enjoying sacred time with God, His creation and each other.