Contributed by Stephen Evoy on Dec 14, 2007
                    
                
                    
            
            
            
            
            
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                    Applies a "mountaineering" metaphor to the Christian journey to illustrate the difference between a burden ("boulder") and a load ("backpack").  First person perspective, honest illustrations from my own experience.  Engaging stories, easy applicability, 
                
                    
                        In 1953, John Hunt organized an assault-style expedition to Mt. Everest.  He enlisted an army of Sherpas to serve as porters.  The porters established the climbing route, built bridges across the glacier, and stockpiled supplies at strategic locations up the mountain.  One of the Sherpas was named
                        
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                        Free Methodist