Where I Am
Can I share with you one of my favorite passages in the Bible? Of all the funerals I’ve preached I’ve read this passage for many… Read More »Where I Am
Essential
There’s been a lot of talk these days connected with the Covid-19 virus about essential workers and non-essential travel. We’d certainly like to see everyone… Read More »Essential
People Who Care
The staff at Camp Barakel were saddened this week to have to cancel our beloved His-ability week scheduled for early June. The decision was not… Read More »People Who Care
Joy of Serving Jesus
One of the highlights of ministry at Camp Barakel is the joy of serving Jesus alongside fellow believers who also love this place where God… Read More »Joy of Serving Jesus
True Masculinity, Humility
Pastor Mike Hixson was going to be the speaker at our Spring Men’s Retreat at Camp Barakel. Unfortunately due to the Covid-19 virus we needed… Read More »True Masculinity, Humility
Everything By Prayer
The Camp Barakel team leaders gathered today for a this week. We kept our distance and we met outside; and it was still pretty cold… Read More »Everything By Prayer
A Church Where Anyone Can Grow
I come back to this quote from Ray Ortlund often. It’s simple and clear. This is what I long for the church to be. I… Read More »A Church Where Anyone Can Grow
Virtual hike around Camp Barakel’s Shear Lake
Carolyn and I over Easter weekend enjoyed three walks around Shear Lake in thee days. If you’re missing Barakel or want to see what a… Read More »Virtual hike around Camp Barakel’s Shear Lake
Coronavirus and Christ
Here’s a timely free resource from John Piper, “Coronavirus and Christ”. It’s available as a free eBook, audio book (read by John Piper himself), and… Read More »Coronavirus and Christ
The Weaver
Were you at home like we were on Sunday? I hope we're all really missing church by now. On Sunday we gathered as a family… Read More »The Weaver
Do not fear, only believe
It’s been an interesting few weeks for our nation and for our own communities. At Camp Barakel we’re following our state guidelines, doing our part… Read More »Do not fear, only believe
Jesus loves me this I know
How are you? We hope you are well. With Covid-19 in every headline and news report its hard not to think about much else. Probably… Read More »Jesus loves me this I know