Thanks for joining me!

Over the mountains and the sea, Your river runs with love for me, and I will open up my heart and let the healer set me free.   Martin Smith

In about a week I will set out on my PCT Hike with my good friend Jerry O’Farrell. We are Ascending to Higher Ground. There is a literal and spiritual dimension to that phrase. Obviously we will be climbing in altitude a lot (and declining). However we will also be ascending to a higher place in our walk with our creator. I will be on sabbatical from my position as Pastor of Covenant of Grace Christian Fellowship in Phoenix Arizona. Jerry is retired. My wife Sharon, who is also Co-Pastor at COG, will be assuming the full weight of leadership responsibiity during this time. That she has been willing to affirm and bless this crazy idea of leaving her for several months to pursue this dream is a testimony to the love she lavishes on this undeserving soul.

I invite you to join me on this adventure, if not physically, at least through this blog. I plan to post devotional thoughts, insights and experiences, as well as pictures and videos that will help you share in the awe of God’s majestic creation as often as I can. I have also created a GoFundMe account by the same name (Ascending to Higher Ground), just in case you might like to help with the considerable expensess assocsated with this trip. I look forward to the journey together.