Extended Life – Follow-up

follow-up (noun) Definition: A continuation or review of a previous action, task, or discussion, typically intended to reinforce or evaluate results, ensure progress, or address unresolved issues. One of the […]

Extended Life – Catch-up

The Extended Life phase of our trip began when the rest of the FBC mission team boarded the train from Český Těšín to Prague. On top of our list of […]

Real Life – Returns

Today began with a worship service at the CB church in Český Těšín.  It was fitting that the last meeting that the combined camp team had would be worshiping our […]

Real Life – Passing Through

What would you say to a person if you knew that you might not see them for another year, if ever, again?  Perhaps it depends on the person.  You would […]

Real Life – Pivot

“The end of a matter is better than its beginning, and patience is better than pride.” Ecclesiastes 7:8 (New International Version) Today marks the ending of the “Real Life” camp.  […]

Real Life – Stand Firm

“Be alert and of sober mind. Your enemy the devil prowls around like a roaring lion looking for someone to devour.“ 1 Peter 5:8 (New International Version) Peter wrote this […]

Real Life – Gospel

It is now slightly before midnight as I write this blog.  The camp is starting to quiet down after the intense experience of the evening.   Our evening program provided a […]

Real Life – Care

“This makes for harmony among the members, so that all the members care for each other..“ 1 Corinthians 12:25 (New Living Translation) This year’s camp has had several challenges – […]

Real Life – Love

The love of God is a strange and wonderful thing. It softens hearts, it heals wounds, it changes lives forever.  I have been contemplating the depth of God’s love for all of us this morning as we prepare for our first full day of teaching.  Around me, the camp is still. Rain falls gently, but steadily outside, and through the window in front of me, a slender tree drips and shimmers gently in the morning breeze.  The manicured lawns have burst forth in renewed greenness, refreshed by the life-giving water.

Real Life – Ups and Downs

“He must become greater; I must become less.” John 3:30 (New International Version) An interesting consequence of the ministry this year is that I have very little scheduled activity as […]