On July 2nd 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
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