Joining My Husband’s Adventurous Spirit

Adventurous. 

The word described me in my younger days. Even though I’ve never really enjoyed roller coasters or spur of the moment adventures. Because friends often stirred up my adventurous side by coaxing me into trying new things or spontaneous things.

And my past history proves the word fit me at least for a time. Like the way I spent every summer in college on a mission project with CRU, Campus Crusade for Christ. Travels including Virginia Beach, Virginia; Zimbabwe, Africa; and Redlands, California.

Also, when my husband and I were dating and first married, adventure still lived in my heart.

I was on an adventure with Mike in life and glad of it.

Adventurous Heart for Jesus

Back then, I considered mission work as adventures with Jesus and for Him.

And the adventurous ministry life continues. Mike is a lead pastor and I write and speak. So God’s calling to share the gospel of Jesus Christ is an adventure.

We’ve lived in eight cities and three states. Mike’s also ministered overseas to Hungary and Germany.

Since adventurous portrays Mike’s spirit, I want it to characterize who I am, too. Especially during this season of life as never before. Mike’s favorite adventures are trips to the mountains and camping. So I’m doing a two-week blog series about joining his adventurous spirit.

Even if you are single, I hope you join the adventure. We could all use a little more adventurous spirit not only in marriage, but also in life and with Jesus.

Adventurous Souls as a Couple

This week I highlight a day trip we took to a place called Beauty Spot. Beauty Spot lies on top of Unaka mountain and includes part of the Appalachian Trail.

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