Never stop exploring

I'm a huge fan of The North Face stuff, ever since I got my first Denali jacket, I've been a TNF disciple. I was reminded of why I am such a devotee this afternoon. Before we moved to HK, I bought Melissa her first pair of TNF pants. She's wearing them today and noticed the company tagline on the cuff of her left pant leg: Never Stop Exploring.
Think about that for a minute. Never stop exploring. For a Christ follower, that's a great statement. With all the changes in my life over in 2005, one thing became a little too stagnant, my walk with Christ. There were far too many days of "phoning it in" last year. I fell into what I warn so many of the teenagers I work with of, complacency. I relied heavily on my own strength and often left God out of the equation. It wasn't an intentional rebellion, it was more a subconscious neglect but it was neglect all the same.
Never Stop Exploring.
I think I forgot that last year. God's word is rife with wisdom and truth. There is so much to it that I have yet to understand and learn. I've been reading Rob Bell's book Velvet Elvis this month. Going through it has made me realize how often I don't go beyond the surface of God's word. I haven't been exploring it.
With the beginning of 2006 upon us, I find myself excited about exploring. I'm in a very new environment, a new situation at home, and a Bible that begs to be studied, not just read.
I'm excited to live with my eyes wide open this year. I'm excited to explore, to grow, and maybe even mature a little bit.

Never Stop Exploring.

I don't plan on it.