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Robert Hurtgen

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Robert Hurtgen is a husband, father, minister and writer. Read more of him at robhurtgen.wordpress.com.

Finding your adventurous faith

Saturday, January 30, 2021

Remember the song "Born to be Wild" by Steppenwolf. "Heading out on the highway, looking for adventure, whatever comes your way, you were born to be wild." Nearly anytime someone in a movie, TV shows or commercial takes off and does something adventurous, the soundtrack starts. For many of us, just the guitar introduction stirs a restless and rebellious spirit within. Maybe that is because we were created for the wild, designed to explore and discover, and formed for more a faith of risk and adventure over safety and security.

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