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 […]
Real Life – Beginnings
Today was a celebration of the first day of camp. We spent the morning and early afternoon in preparation. Class materials were prepared, workshops were finalized, and supplies were sorted. […]
Real Life – Train-ing
Today we enjoyed a final breakfast in Prague, then headed for the main train station for the 5 hour trip to Malenovice. With a group of 18 people to move, […]