Getting to Know God in Nature and Everyday Life

Getting to Know God in Nature and Everyday Life
An Author Interview with Randall Cirner, White Water, Bears, Dry Flies and Other Ways God Speaks to Guys
By Lisa M. Hendey

I have been struck in recent days by the many images of our beloved Pope John Paul II in his younger, more active years, actively skiing, hiking and pursuing outdoor activities. One relatively recent photo shows him reclining amidst a grove of trees in deep prayer. For me, this photo brings to mind the thought of Jesus Christ, praying in the Garden of Gethsemane prior to his crucifixion. Many of us keenly sense the presence of God when in we find ourselves interacting with nature. Others succeed at treating everyday occasions as an opportunity to serve and to love in the manner taught by Christ - to have