We’re The Claborns!
The word “Rugged” has three definitions…
Our spiritual journey is like a climb, and we aim to help climbers shift their focus from the rugged obstacles found on the face of the mountain to the rugged strength found in the face of the Master. Within this gaze there is growth.
Rocky and Uneven
The terrain we will encounter in our pursuit of adventure is often filled with obstacles making our ascent up the face of the proverbial mountain all the more daring and dangerous.
Strong and Determined
Through God’s strength we find the courage to keep fighting and climbing looking always to His determined countenance.
Weathered and Experienced
Then we enter into the wisdom that can only be gained when we experience the trials and tribulations that lead us to a place of immense purpose.
A few things we value.
We are rooted in our core values. Every big decision. Every life change. Every aspect of our life is in pursuit of the F.A.C.E. of God.
FREEDOM
Freedom is not just a prize to be reached but a lifestyle to be lived. It is a gift; so we must not strive to attain but rather stand to defend that which is already ours. We fight “from” not “for” freedom. Expanding its fullness by refusing to embrace defeat.
ADVENTURE
Adventure is not just a thrilling experience to be sought after, but an opportunity that can be created even in the most mundane of moments. We desire both. Living abundantly in the face of adversity is undeniably adventurous.
COMMUNITY
Community is not just a group of people, but the unity that is modeled in the way they live. Together we climb, and together we seek His face.
EXPERIENCE
Experience is not just being a life but being truly alive. Experiences help us know Him; not just know about Him. They allow us to embrace, not escape, the meaning of life.
A few things we offer.
We want to offer everything we can to our community! This is 1.0 of our plan to continually offer valuable resources. Enjoy!
CONTENT
The articles we write are both transparent and authentic. The mission behind our writings is to not only inspire people to seek adventure, but also show that the mountain of dream-chasing is rocky and jagged. We want our
readers to see the full picture – good, bad, ugly, and beautiful.
EXPERIENCES
The experiences we provide are designed to replenish the spirit, restore the heart, and refresh the soul. Crafting a community built around big dreams and honest conversations is the only way we truly know how to get the
most out of life. Join any of our experiences to discover what true community looks like.
RESOURCES
Our resources are very simple ideas we’ve created that have helped spur our story on to more freedom and adventure than we could have hoped for. These resources are the exact resources that we used when we first started this
journey. We’ll continually craft new resources, so take any of them you’d like!
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