FALSE SUMMITS

We didn’t know how far up the mountain we were. Obviously. Just moments earlier, we had quickened our footfalls, pulled out our phones to take pictures, and prepared (for the second time) to summit our collective first 14er. Just moments earlier, we had crossed over the curve of the slope, and (for the second time).

PASSING THROUGH THE FIRE

This Easter weekend, running and mountains are taking the backseat as I discuss my favorite passage from The Bible instead. “Everything that can withstand fire shall be passed through fire.” Numbers 31:23 There is nothing remarkable about Numbers 31:23. This partial passage is indifferent, the words merely stating a law. Purity was an important part