Safety First
Three years ago, our Bethel Church Women’s Rock Climbing Small Group started with just 10 women. Our little group met each week for easy top ropes and lots of laughs…. Read more »
That’s Not What I Expected
Last week my husband and I were climbing at one of our favorite climbing gyms, Zenith Climbing Center in Springfield Missouri. They had just set a bunch of new routes,… Read more »
Above the Bolt
This past Spring was an amazing adventure, climbing and scuba diving in Cayman Brac. Towards the end of our trip, we decided to take a break from diving, and headed… Read more »
Unexpected Benefits
Climbing has been a major part of my life for the past nine years. As a single mom, there wasn’t the time or money to invest in myself. When my… Read more »
I Have No Idea How to Start This Thing
In my sometimes-hectic world, it is hard to find the time to spend the day rock climbing in the Black Hills. When life gets too busy, but I really want… Read more »
Thrive Through Adversity
“For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future. – Jeremiah 29:11 For… Read more »
Teach Me to Love
Lord, train me to think and respond to the challenges I face in my work, family, and nation with boldness as Your servant. Holy Spirit, fill me with gratitude, praise… Read more »
The Jesus Nut
Towards the end of last Summer I began to delve into the world of traditional, or trad climbing. Up until now, my only experience with trad has been following and… Read more »
Mind Maps
I have always found it interesting to watch new climbers navigate the fear of falling. For some, sitting back on the rope to be lowered is more terrifying than actually… Read more »
God Loves You Just As You Are
The day I started climbing I was not a climber. I did not know what I was doing, and had no clue about technique, strength training, how to set up… Read more »