Read & Run

Journey Quest's Blog & Ministry Update

The Great Outdoors

The Great Outdoors

What draws people to the outdoors? What causes the desire that wells up inside of them? How can you do something repeatedly and still experience the same thrill, the same joy? To some people it looks like just another mountain, just another river, or simply, more...
Staffing: An Inside Look

Staffing: An Inside Look

Journey Quest is unique in the fact that our staff is a priority. Staffing with JQ is much more than simply a job, it’s a family, an opportunity to grow, and a place you’ll always call home. In this series of blog posts, I want to give you an inside look...
To Trust or Please

To Trust or Please

“And without faith it is impossible to please God, because anyone who comes to him must believe that he exists and that he rewards those who earnestly seek him.” (Hebrews 11:6) Recently, trusting the Lord has been a lesson I am relearning again. As I work through a...
Fear is a Liar

Fear is a Liar

We have all seen the barrage of insane reactions from people about the Coronavirus, whether it’s the person wearing a pair of rubber gloves all day (wouldn’t they be better off simply washing their hands frequently?) or the shopper at Walmart wearing their...
The River

The River

“Come to me all who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you REST” (Matt 11:28) The river. I’m reminded today how much it is like life. It’s always flowing. It never moves backwards. It’s unpredictable. It has Obstacles. It creates joy and fear. It’s amazing and...
Living in a Fishbowl

Living in a Fishbowl

Guiding on the Arkansas River is an entirely engaging experience. When one is paddling through a rapid, all the focus is on the water straight ahead. As a guide, my viewpoint has been from the river. I immerse myself in each trip by talking with my guests and...

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