3
Jul

Catawba Falls

   Posted by: Jonathan Hopson in Family

photo posted from my iPhone

Today we hiked 1.5 miles to this beautiful waterfall. It took about 45 minutes to hike it and was beside a stream the whole time. Once there, we took our shoes off and stepped in the freezing water. Dalten collected rocks, Cody threw them, and Brianne splashed us all.

Tomorrow, we leave for Cherokee, Newfound Gap, and finally home. Maybe we can get one more hike in before the vacation’s done. Who knows?

1
Jul

At the summit of Mt. Mitchell

   Posted by: Jonathan Hopson in Uncategorized

photo posted from my iPhone

1
Jul

Bars and Church

   Posted by: Jonathan Hopson in Bloggers, Elevation Church

So our church meets about 100′ from a pub. I’ve been in Gary’s Place a few times to hang out with Gary and meet people. Gary is the person that recommended our guitarist to come and play for us. He’s just a great all around guy that I like to chat with. In July, Gary’s Place and Elevation Church is partnering together for an event that we hope will be awesome. I’ll share more about that when I return from our family’s camping trip.

There’s been lots of discussion in the blogosphere lately about christians drinking beer, churches meeting in bars, does Jesus belong in a pub, would jesus have a beer with me, and many many others. The list of sites discussing this issue is huge. I have huge respect for each person I linked to because they’re bringing this subject out in the open.

What’s your thoughts on the subject? I’d love to hear them.

30
Jun

We’re at the Biltmore McDonalds

   Posted by: Jonathan Hopson in Uncategorized

photo posted from my iPhone

30
Jun

We made it to Asheville

   Posted by: Jonathan Hopson in General

We’re sitting in the McDonald’s across from Biltmore. It’s the prettiest one I’ve ever seen.

Some things heard in the car so far:
Alicia: “Give me the bird”
Cody after drinking Cheerwine: “That’s the best drink ever.”

More to come

30
Jun

Camping Trip

   Posted by: Jonathan Hopson in Family, Hiking

We’re heading out to beautiful North Carolina to camp at Catawba Falls Campground. We picked this spot because it has waterfalls, it’s near Biltmore, and we can hike a number of trails in the area. On our return trip, we’re going to hike a spot on the AT near Newfound Gap. Hopefully, we’ll have good cell coverage so I can provide some posts and some pics of our journey.

28
Jun

Camping Game

   Posted by: Jonathan Hopson in Games

A buddy of mine heard we were going camping next week and sent me this. It’s kind of like Sim City only you’re running a campground. I played it for about an hour and had really messed up a campground.

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26
Jun

It’s hot in here

   Posted by: Jonathan Hopson in Prayer

Our a/c unit went kaput today and it’s a sauna inside. The temp inside is 82 and climbing. There’s times I like having an office in the garage and today’s definitely one of them. Last summer, we knocked a hole in the garage and put a window unit in and it works quite well.

Here’s two links that got me thinking about prayer. First up is my friend Pete’s. It wrecked me and I hope it messes with you too. We are so blessed we don’t even realize how blessed we truly are.

Second is this article in the Tennessean. Do you agree with the article?

Remember, One Prayer continues this Sunday at Elevation. Jentzen Franklin will be sharing his one prayer and you’ll definitely not want to miss this one.

24
Jun

Link Love

   Posted by: Jonathan Hopson in Bloggers

Tim Stevens shares Granger’s One Prayer opening video for free.

Pete did a time-lapse at Crosspoint that was amazing.

Also, check out the series Sync that Crosspoint is in right now. Really good stuff there.

My friend Randy Elrod put out this post about Levitra last night. (I knew there had to be some drawback to that drug)

You really have to check out Stuff Christians Like. This post had me rolling.

Nelson Searcy is blogging now.

24
Jun

Hooters Tour

   Posted by: Jonathan Hopson in Bloggers, Sports

I shot that pic at the golf course about ΒΌ mile from my house. Some of the best amateur golfers are playing and it looks to be a great turnout. Even as amateurs, they can still whip my tail all over the course.

Just the name, made me think of Anne’s post a couple months ago. I heard that Chris and Anne are moving to Nashville this weekend and need help moving in. If you can help out, visit flowerdust.net and let her know.