Ten Essentials: Illumination
A headlamp on a dark trail doesn't show you the destination — it shows you the next safe place to put your foot. God's guidance often works the same way, providing just enough light for the next faithful step.
The Shakedown Hike
You don’t rise to the occasion, you revert to your training. Watchfulness is forged in daily “shakedown hikes” of faith — where we practice resisting temptation and walking wisely before the storm hits.
Ten Essentials: Navigation
On the trail, navigation is more than a convenience — it’s survival gear. The same is true for faith. God’s Word isn’t just a map, it’s how we tune our ears to the living voice of our Guide.
Pour-Over: Looking at the List
After outlining ten spiritual “essentials,” I had to get real about the pressure such lists can create. A vulnerable look at ditching the checklists, the shame, and the comparison trap to embrace God’s grace for the actual trail we’re on today.
Ten Essentials: Equipped for the Journey
Before you step onto the trail, you check your pack — not just for what you’ll use, but what you might need when the path gets rough. This series explores 10 spiritual “essentials” to equip you for a durable, field-ready faith.
Tuning In
The same spiritual discipline that guards our peace can also cultivate our joy. A behind-the-scenes reflection on learning not just to watch for threats, but to actively tune in to gratitude.
The Watchful Rest
Real peace doesn’t come from avoiding danger or controlling outcomes — it comes from knowing the One who surrounds you. When life feels unpredictable, God invites us into the kind of watchfulness that brings deep, lasting rest, even when the trail ahead feels uncertain.
Pour-Over: Trusting God for Breakfast
Sometimes faith isn’t about giant leaps — it’s about small, steady steps God establishes. Even wobbly ones count when he’s holding your hand.
Give Me This Mountain
At 85, Caleb looked at a giant-infested mountain and said, “I’ll take that one.” His story shows us that faith doesn’t expire — it gets stronger. Learn how to breathe a different spirit, finish strong, and trust the God who still moves mountains.
Pour-Over: Choosing Lighter
On a mountain trail and at a Bible Geeks retreat, I learned the same truth: you can’t grow if your hands are full. Pruning happens in quiet, intentional spaces where we notice the weight we’ve been calling “necessary.”
Pack Light
Jesus sent his disciples with nothing but trust in God’s provision. Learn to travel light in faith, let go of what weighs you down, and discover the freedom and fruitfulness of an unburdened life.
Welcome to Field-Ready Faith
Faith is a journey — sometimes smooth, sometimes steep. Field-Ready Faith helps you walk it with confidence, offering Scripture, practical tools, and a little trail humor to keep you steady.