An Important Update
We have an important update to share. Carolyn and I have sensed for a little more than a year that the Lord has been leading… Read More »An Important Update
Unusual
Has this been an unusual summer for you too? Seems like every couple of days or so we’re thinking of something new we’ll remember 2020… Read More »Unusual
Better Than Life
“Because your steadfast love is better than life, my lips will praise you.” -Psalm 63:3 These are the words that ring in my heart today… Read More »Better Than Life
The Fire
It’s been a most interesting week at Camp Barakel. Last Saturday while our family was away from Camp I received a call that our camp… Read More »The Fire
A Benediction and Blessing
My brother, Ken is here speaking each evening to the college-age volunteer staff who are here serving at camp this week. They’ve been working hard… Read More »A Benediction and Blessing
Thirty
Sixteen college-age adults, five adults on a work crew from Ohio, and nine more adult volunteers. These are the workers here for the week laboring… Read More »Thirty
A Man Named Ron
Let me tell you about a man named Ron. Ron is here helping with a project this week. We’re getting ready for a volunteer crew… Read More »A Man Named Ron
By the Mercies of God
I’ve been thinking about the mercies of God this week. In Romans 12:1 Paul writes, “I appeal to you therefore, brothers, by the mercies of… Read More »By the Mercies of God
Through It All
We’ve had several young adult volunteers helping here at camp this week. This is far from a normal summer for Barakel, but it does make… Read More »Through It All
Just Right
I asked you to pray last week for the Snowshoe Lodge roof project. Thank you for praying. We had a group of volunteers last week… Read More »Just Right
Strong and Willing
While we’re still social distancing here in Michigan, we are allowed to work on construction, maintenance and groundskeeping projects. Following the safety guidelines, of course.… Read More »Strong and Willing
Recharged Batteries
In my work here at Camp Barakel I’m often the guy tending to automotive batteries. I’m either charging, maintaining or replacing batteries. Sometimes a battery… Read More »Recharged Batteries