For Those Making Pilgrimage Through Spiritual Landscapes | Debbra Stephens

Click here to read the full article at RENEW.org: https://renew.org/for-those-making-pilgrimage-through-spiritual-landscapes/  This is an audio version of a written Article from RENEW.org Check out other great articles on RENEW.org here: https://renew.org/articles/ I have always loved road trips. Mostly for the view and the scenery. It’s the adventure of discovering different landscapes I love most. That and traversing God’s good creation. On a recent day off, I took to the road and headed for the mountains. As I navigated the changing grades peppered with sharp curves, I reminisced on the ups and downs, twists and turns I’ve experienced in this spiritual life in Jesus. Winding my way around those blinding curves, not being able to see what lay ahead or when I would reach the summit (or valley), I reflected upon our pilgrimage with the Lord. Much of the journey often seems unforeseen and uncertain. Life, in general, takes us across various physical terrains which can map onto our spiritual lives. The spiritual journey of disciples crosses many metaphorical landscapes. Metaphors, like those of weather or seasons, help us gain a fuller meaning of the unseen spiritual life. You’ve likely heard it said that we “go through different seasons” and “weather many storms.” For this article, I’m exploring the symbolism of natural landscapes to our spiritual lives. Listen for more... Join RENEW.org's Newsletter: https://renew.org/resources/newsletter-sign-up/ Join RENEW.org at one of our upcoming events: https://renew.org/resources/events/ Get our Premium podcast feed featuring all the breakout sessions from the RENEW gathering early.  https://reallifetheologypodcast.supercast.com/  Be sure to like, subscribe and follow on social media!  You can find us on: Instagram: @the.renew.network  Facebook: Renew.org  Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@RENEWnetwork Twitter: @therenewnetwork TikTok: the.renew.network  Rumble: https://rumble.com/c/RENEW