The disciples didn’t believe it, thinking Jesus was somehow a ghost. Just hours earlier, Jesus created a banquet from breadcrumbs, miraculously feeding 5,000 people. Still, their faith was weak. They refused to believe because “their hearts were hardened” (Mark 6:52)…

Endurance Athlete Kilian Jornet rockets up alpine peaks so fast that his times make even professional mountaineers look like the junior varsity. A skyrunner, he bounds up thousands of high-altitude vertical in the mountains like a galloping gazelle

I gasped for breath as I ascended the steep mountain slope on skis. Somehow, I strode in front of the pack of racers. In the sport of skimo, weight is a critical component. Because most of the race is spent ascending, racers fuss over every ounce, seeking the lightest boots, bindings and skis. Even carrying too much water can slow one down…

Multiplication is a key biblical principle. In the parable of the sower, the seed grew hundred-fold. So often, God uses humble means to reap a great harvest…

It was my turn to build a fire, but the November dampness of eastern Washington quickly snuffed out my flicker of flames. Even gasoline-soaked cotton balls couldn’t ignite the rain-soaked twigs and tinder. Meanwhile, a fellow student sparked a fire which quickly raged knee-high…

A countercultural lifestyle often happens when people believe in something so strongly that they reject the established norms and choose to live differently than people around them…

Near the summit, I ran out of water, though we still had the 12-mile return trip. My lips grew chapped and my throat dry. The thought of a cold drink consumed my thoughts for the next several hours. Once my mind fixated on a cool drink, I could think of little else…

Scripture talks a lot about sturdy trees, especially olive trees. Olive trees often grow in adverse conditions, desert climates where water is scarce. They produce olive oil, which provides food, light and healing. They also live long lives—up to 1,000 years! As Christians…

On their mountain descent, Yates cut Simpson’s rope, leaving him to plummet to the bottom of the gorge. The story that followed was simply unbelievable…

Honestly, I often get frustrated when it comes to talking to others about Jesus—it’s too hard, takes too much patience and I wish I could see more “results”… 

I remember looking out into the inky void, wondering if we had made a wise decision…

What do mountain lion attacks have to do with Christian community and following Jesus? Chris Lawrence discusses here.

As an outdoor guide and cancer survivor, Christopher Lawrence has a unique perspective on trust. He offers here a strong reminder of the life that comes with true faith.

In the the minutia of the everyday, it can be difficult to feel as though our lives are pointing towards a single goal. But the trajectory of our lives is inevitably a product of our daily priorities. So, what is your greatest priority, as revealed by your day-to-day lifestyle? Christopher Lawrence invites you to “zoom out,” look at your daily pursuits, and examine whether you are on a path towards Abundant Life.

Prayer can feel mysterious. What is the purpose of prayer? How is it supposed to feel when we pray? How do we know if we’re doing it right? Inspired by his hiking adventures, outdoorsman and author, Christopher Lawrence, offers insight on prayer that is at once simple and profound.