s ago, I felt a strong call to follow the Lewis and Clark Bicycle Trail from Pierre, SD, through the 12 Native American Nations along the Missouri River, ending up at the YWAM (Youth With A Mission) Nez Pierce Outreach Base in Kamiah, Idaho. As I studied maps and trail guides in preparation, I knew that I was on the right trail, so to speak, but the preparation was all for the "ride" rather than the mission. Then, while looking over the book table at a conference at church, this book caught my eye. I have met Dr. Christenson and spoken to him at various Lutheran events over our 19 years in Minnesota. He often taught at the Lay Ministry Training Center where my wife was both a student and then the office manager. Like me, he had read Stephen Ambrose's excellent account of the Corps of Discovery, "Undaunted Courage" and the DeVoto edition of the journals of Captain Lewis, Captain Clark and the corps. While I felt the Missouri call me to an expedition of my own, Pastor Larry saw parallels between the journey of Lewis and Clark and the adventure of our life's journey as Christians, and turned it into a wonderful devotional book that is very easy to read and understand and apply to life. I would go so far as to suggest that every missionary can and should read this book. They will find many things that will help them in their own journey. Eventually, I hope to post potions of "Ride the River" here or on the new St. Brendan's Spoke website, http://www.stbrendans-spoke.org/ but until then I have included a link so you can buy your own copy. (Click on the post title above.) When I do finally get to Ride the River, this book will be with me, next to the bike trails guide, the Captain's journals and the Bible. Proceeding on...
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