Kayaking at Rock Cut

On July 2^nd the youth went to Rock Cut for the fifth summer to kayak, canoe, and paddle boarding.  Grant and Pastor Chad bravely tried the water trike, and I don’t think either would recommend it. For the past 5 summers; interns and youth have gotten a taste of one of my passions and spiritual practice.  I absolutely love canoeing and kayaking.  Rock Cut is so beautiful and peaceful. 

I grew up canoeing on the Kishwaukee River.  I remember many trips down the Kishwaukee.  I went to Boundary Waters one summer when I was the youth intern at Zion Lutheran Church.  My husband and I have canoed down the Namekagon River and enjoyed canoeing and kayaking on Beaver Dam Lake in Cumberland, Wisconsin. And of course, we have spent several hours as a family on the lake at Rock Cut.  I hope to explore more lakes and rivers later this summer.

I love being on the water.  The sounds of nature all around me, and the gentle rocking of the boat on the water brings me peace that I don’t find many places.  Being in nature and especially on or near a body of water reminds me of how wonderful God’s creation truly is. 

Being in nature is a spiritual practice of mine. It connects me to God’s creation.  I find it difficult to put to words exactly how I feel when I am in a kayak or canoe soaking up all that nature brings. I love it! It centers me and calms my spirit.  It is good for my soul.  So, I wonder, what is good for your soul?  What brings you peace? 

There are many spiritual practices out there.  Some spiritual practices may include music (another passion of mine), reading, quilting, knitting 

, meditating, journaling, coloring, etc.  If you don’t have a spiritual practice and what to explore one, let me know if I can be of any help.  I hope you all have something that brings you peace and a greater connection to God. 

Yours in Christ,

Pastor Katrina Steingraeber