A Wandering Coracle

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A Wandering Coracle
Gerry Lopez 1948-

Gerry Lopez 1948-

“Okay...I guess this is a good day to die!" - Lopez, upon entering the water to become the first “big wave” surfer

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Lopez and his signature “leaning in” stance

Bear with me, but I find a lot of similarity in the histories of surfing and Christianity.

Both began in simplicity and, over time, became too complicated to carry their own weight. Christianity was a simple movement realized from person to person and nimble in its spiritual expression, especially when compared …

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